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HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKSome MPs on the Government Benches seemed to think they were speaking in the first debate. While they still cling to the idea of a post-Brexit fairy tale, other MPs from right…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS Staff PayThe proposal for a mere 1% pay rise suggests this Government do not value the risks taken and sacrifices made by health and care staff throughout the pandemic, nor the challenge…08 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAlthough the number of cases of the Brazilian variant is thankfully small, it is a warning that being tested in advance does not rule out travellers carrying covid. The South…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination ProgrammeThe provision of insufficient doses for care home staff to be vaccinated at the same time as elderly residents may have contributed to the fact that only two thirds have been…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination ProgrammeMore vaccine-resistant strains, such as the South African variant, could risk undermining the UK’s vaccine programme. As they could come via any country, does the Secretary of…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19As we move into the second year of covid, and despite still being in lockdown, there are key positives to be celebrated. The vaccine roll-out is progressing quickly, and staff in…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareHealth and social care staff always do their best for their patients and residents, regardless of legislative systems, but I welcome the Government’s recognition of the damage…11 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Space IndustryThe value of the UK space industry has more than trebled since 2010 and impacts on our daily lives, including the TV we watch, GPS navigation in our cars, and the covid apps on…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI associate myself with the Secretary of State’s comments on HIV test week, but it is concerning to hear that over 100 cases of the South African variant have been detected in the…02 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid ProtectionsPacific countries that controlled their borders have suffered less economic harm from covid. With evidence growing that the South African and other variants are resistant to…26 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryEighty-five per cent. of the seafood caught by my local fishing fleet goes to customers in the EU. Along with boats right across the UK, they are currently tied up, as logistics…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentAs the Secretary of State highlighted earlier, primary care networks will play a major role in rolling out the vaccine in England, but we have heard previously from MPs that not…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outYesterday, the Secretary of State revealed that only a quarter of care home residents in England had been vaccinated against covid, despite being the No. 1 priority group. Can he…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. First, I wish to pay tribute to all NHS and social care staff across the UK for the incredible role they have played in this crisis and to all the…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationsThe Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation was very clear that those who live in care homes were the top priority for vaccination against covid-19. Due to integration of…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthA year ago, when the SARS-Cov-2 virus emerged, there was no handbook on covid. All Governments had to feel their way, but there is little excuse for repeating the same mistakes a…06 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillDespite the Government doing their best to limit parliamentary scrutiny, we now see how the promises of the 2016 leave campaign, led by the Prime Minister, compare with reality.…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on vaccinations for all, I absolutely welcome the authorisation of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Storage in normal fridges will make it…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMany public health experts have questioned the use of Innova lateral flow tests for mass community testing, especially as the manufacturer does not recommend them for detecting…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodEven if there is a deal at this eleventh hour, it will be very thin, inflicting customs costs and delays on sectors that are already struggling to survive covid. The Minister has…07 Dec 2020