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HANSARDEngagementsDuring the Brexit referendum the Prime Minister promised that there would be no change in the rights of EU citizens in the UK, yet in a week’s time those without settled status…23 Jun 2021HANSARDFunding for Academic ResearchThe UKRI’s global challenges research fund was set up to promote international collaboration on global issues, including climate change and health. However, due to the reduction…21 Jun 2021HANSARDFunding for Academic ResearchWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the allocation of Government funding to academic institutions for research.21 Jun 2021HANSARD Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: AustraliaAntimicrobial resistance is a major global health threat, which led the EU and the UK to ban regular antibiotic use to promote growth in farm animals in 2006. Australia continues…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWhile hospitalisations and ICU admissions are, thankfully, not increasing as fast as covid cases, they are both rising significantly, so this delay was inevitable. According to…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Scottish GovernmentI think the Secretary of State would find that most people in Scotland were rather glad that their NHS did not come under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 fragmentation. Having…08 Jun 2021HANSARD 0.7% Official Development Assistance TargetThe Prime Minister has declared his aim to secure an agreement of the G7 to vaccinate the world against covid by the end of next year, but it is hard to see how he will have the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Scottish GovernmentI am sure the Secretary of State is well aware that the Scottish NHS has been separate since 1948 and has been under direct Scottish Government control for the last 20 years, so…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI note that the Secretary of State is still considering ending all social distancing measures on 21 June, but does he not think that that would be dangerous in the face of rising…07 Jun 2021HANSARDBarriers to Trade Between EU and UKOn top of the impact on our local fishing fleet, Brexit is driving businesses to move operations to Europe. Foxglide, a sportswear company, is not just facing shipping delays and…27 May 2021HANSARDBarriers to Trade Between EU and UKWhat recent assessment his Department has made of the extent of barriers to trade between the EU and the UK for (a) importers and (b) exporters since the end of the transition…27 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19Can the Minister explain if the new restrictions for areas such as Bolton are only advisory? Will hospitality companies affected still be eligible for financial support? Why was…25 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareI rise to speak to amendment (i), which stands in my name and those of my colleagues. At the start of my speech, I wish to pay tribute to all health and social care staff, right…19 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and Gaza: CeasefireGaza has been under a suffocating blockade for almost 15 years, which already undermines the delivery of healthcare. Having been involved in breast cancer projects in Gaza for…19 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateCovid cases in India began to soar at the start of April, so why were Pakistan and Bangladesh added to the red list at that time but not India? Was it because of the Prime…17 May 2021HANSARD Government Support for IndiaThe Minister keeps repeating that no one is safe until everyone is safe, but the reality is that 80% of all covid vaccines have been delivered in just 10 wealthy countries, and…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsPolio, a disease that kills and maims children, has been eliminated in all but one region of the world due to the incredible work of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. In…21 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWhile the vaccine programmes across the UK are going well, vaccine-resistant variants remain a major threat. I welcome that the Prime Minister has now called off his visit to…19 Apr 2021HANSARD New Plan for ImmigrationIt is shocking to see some of the overcrowded and squalid accommodation, including military barracks, that is used to house asylum seekers. Safe accommodation for vulnerable…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSocial Care ReformThank you very much, Dr Huq. I pay tribute to social care staff for all they have done during the pandemic and recognise that they, too, suffered bereavement when they lost…18 Mar 2021