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578 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDAccess to Bus Services: CumbriaBus services offer a vital lifeline for people in rural communities such as Penrith and The Border, and the importance of this connectivity has been brought into sharp relief in…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Skills for Jobs White PaperI really welcome this forward-thinking skills for jobs statement from the Government. FE colleges play a huge role in levelling up rural communities such as mine. As my right hon.…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Trade BillI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in the debate on this important piece of legislation. I welcome this Trade Bill, and believe it is vital for our country as we move…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for the reassurance he gave me last week about the vaccine roll-out to rural communities. Will he join me in paying tribute to everyone in Cumbria and…17 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUThe end of the transition period will present both opportunities and significant challenges for those involved in the agriculture and food production sector. Will my right hon.…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outI congratulate and thank my right hon. Friend, his Department, the NHS, the scientists, the clinicians and everyone involved in the development and roll-out of this covid vaccine…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s financial support for people and businesses during the pandemic has been a lifeline, but many people have not been able to access support, such as some…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanI welcome the statement and, as a vet, the fact that high animal welfare and health standards will be recognised as a key public good. Farmers in Penrith and The Border and…30 Nov 2020HANSARDChristmas Services: Covid-19What steps the Church of England is taking to help ensure that people can safely celebrate Advent and Christmas during the covid-19 outbreak.26 Nov 2020HANSARDChristmas Services: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend for his answer. Once again, churches have done amazingly through this pandemic, continuing with outreach to their communities. I pay tribute to the churches…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanQuite rightly, we are keeping young people in full-time education at this time. The outdoor education sector provides an amazing parallel education for children, and there are…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyI am pleased that the Government have strengthened the Trade and Agriculture Commission, announced more robust parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals and provided reassurance that…17 Nov 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare StandardsAs a veterinary surgeon, I was absolutely gutted that the amendment to the Agriculture Bill to uphold our high animal welfare and farming standards in trade deals was defeated…15 Oct 2020HANSARDChurch Attendance and ParticipationI thank my hon. Friend for that encouraging answer. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, it has been at first impossible and latterly difficult to enable church congregations to…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare StandardsWhat steps he is taking to improve animal welfare standards.15 Oct 2020HANSARDChurch Attendance and ParticipationWhat plans the Church of England has to increase the number of regular church attendees during the covid-19 outbreak.15 Oct 2020HANSARDLifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 EducationI really welcome the lifetime skills guarantee from the Government and firmly believe it will increase access to and flexibility of learning in both further and higher education…01 Oct 2020HANSARDPolice FundingRural and wildlife crime sadly continues to affect our local communities. Theft of farm machinery, burglary, animal theft and cruelty, antisocial behaviour and vandalism are just…28 Sept 2020HANSARDPolice FundingWhat steps her Department is taking to increase police funding.28 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial StrategyThe Government’s support for people and businesses during the covid crisis has been fantastic and has helped countless constituents in Penrith and The Border and across the UK.…01 Sept 2020