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HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessThe 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.…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.21 Jul 2020HANSARDTourism Sector: ReopeningWhat steps his Department is taking to help the tourism sector reopen safely as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.09 Jul 2020HANSARDTourism Sector: ReopeningLast weekend I joined several businesses in my constituency as they reopened and saw the great work they had done to reopen safely. Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsNewton Rigg College is a land-based further education college in Penrith that has been listed for possible closure next year by its host institution. Will my right hon. Friend ask…01 Jul 2020HANSARDFurther and Higher EducationThe coronavirus pandemic throws into sharp relief the importance of food production and security, and the critical areas of health and social care. Newton Rigg College in Penrith…22 Jun 2020HANSARDFurther and Higher EducationWhat steps he is taking to help further education colleges to support students studying vocational and practical subjects during the covid-19 outbreak.22 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: Benefits for All Parts of the UKWhat steps her Department is taking to ensure that all parts of the UK benefit from future free trade agreements.18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: Benefits for All Parts of the UKDoes my hon. Friend agree that trade options such as free port status will add a major boost to our local economies, and that free port bids, such as the one involving Carlisle…18 Jun 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate on such an important Bill—the first new Agriculture Bill in many years. I welcome the Bill and want to outline the key areas and…13 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19The covid-19 pandemic has affected all our lives in so many ways. First, I offer my condolences and prayers to all those who have lost loved ones during this crisis. I pay tribute…12 May 2020HANSARDFloodingIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis), for whom I have the utmost respect. He speaks very clearly and succinctly, and with passion…04 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I was delighted to be appointed to the Committee and it is very welcome that it is going ahead with that inquiry. It is important…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Medicines and Medical Devices BillI should declare an interest as a veterinary surgeon. I want to bang the drum for part 2 of the Bill and the importance of the way in which it addresses veterinary medicines. The…02 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingWill my right hon. Friend join me in recording my gratitude to the teams from the Environment Agency, the emergency services, local councils and the amazing volunteer groups, such…24 Feb 2020HANSARDFebruary AdjournmentIt is a great honour to stand to make my maiden speech as the Member of Parliament for Penrith and The Border. It is a tremendous privilege to be in this House, and I thank my…13 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseI am sure that the thoughts of the whole House will be with all those families who suffered as a result of the storm and floods over the weekend. Penrith and The Border was hit…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe Minister talked about public goods. As a veterinary surgeon, I am proud to say that in Penrith and The Border, in Cumbria and across the UK we have the highest standards of…28 Jan 2020