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HANSARDEngagementsCan I start by thanking the Government for their change of policy, announced today, on the vaccination priority for people with learning disabilities, despite the Prime Minister’s…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapThe road map to recovery must put people hit hardest by this pandemic first, not least people with learning disabilities. They have died at rates that are more than three and half…22 Feb 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021I pay tribute to everyone who has spoken in this debate so far, not least the hon. Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart) for that last very moving speech. I would like to start my…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAs of 6.30 pm yesterday, the UK has the worst recorded death rate by head of population in the world. This is a grave moment for our country. I am sure all our hearts go out to…27 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsGood afternoon Mr Speaker. May I add my warmest of welcomes to President Biden and Vice-President Harris on their inauguration in Washington today? In answer to my question in…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19People are afraid and anxious. This lockdown should have come sooner, but we must all support it now and do all we can to vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as…06 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman; he is absolutely right. The more businesses see this, the more disappointed they will be. These reels of red tape will put more jobs at…30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillOur country is gripped by two crises: Britain’s hospitals are overwhelmed and Britain’s economy is in the worst recession for 300 years. A responsible Government, faced with those…30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?30 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthWill the Prime Minister ensure that anyone who wants to take a test to confirm that they do not have the virus before they visit family members over Christmas can have a test on…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthCovid is still taking a heavy toll on the lives of our constituents, and with this job crisis and health crisis, we all want to get back to life as normal as soon as possible, so…01 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsThree weeks ago, I asked the Prime Minister to support unpaid carers, who are facing extreme hardship during covid, by raising carer’s allowance by £20 a week. It is very…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanI think this makes the case for investing in broadband. May I ask the Secretary of State a very serious question? From the lack of tests and PPE to the claims about a protective…23 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewWe all owe an enormous debt to the brave men and women of our armed forces and security services for their work in keeping our country safe. We will give the review the study it…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyOur annual remembrance services and traditions, from the laying of wreaths to the wearing of poppies, must be permanent in the life of our nation, even as those who lived through…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateIn confirming that the Liberal Democrats will back this new lockdown, can I tell the Prime Minister that we will hold this Government to account for failing to listen to the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsMikey is severely disabled. He turned 18 last month, so he is one of the first to see his child trust fund mature, but Mikey’s disabilities mean that he cannot manage his own…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Government have asked a lot from people during the pandemic: stay at home; close your business; do not be there at the death of a loved one. The British people have borne such…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; I am a patron of the Disability Law Service. This pandemic is taking an enormous toll on people…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)Has the Secretary of State seen the evidence that many disabled people and people who need care have not received the care that they need? If he listens to the organisations that…30 Sept 2020