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HANSARDCoronavirusThe nation’s health recovery and the important strides made in recent weeks give us an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to leave no stone unturned in our drive for…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningMy hon. Friend will know that Chester Zoo has, I think, about 125,000 members, but of course in order to get as much revenue as quickly as possible through visitors, it would be…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningDespite the fantastic news for zoos, particularly Chester Zoo, does my hon. Friend share my concern that there is a risk that the narrow drafting of the regulations on reopening…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseBuilding on my right hon. Friend’s answer to the question on refuges, covid-19 has also highlighted the fact that despite the best efforts of the staff in our refuges across the…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: BusinessBusinesses in Eddisbury planning on reopening will want to get covid-secure as soon as possible but also as safely as possible, especially where, as we just heard, they might…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceIt cannot be emphasised enough how important it is that victims of domestic abuse get the support that they need during this very difficult time. Does my right hon. and learned…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCrime Hotspots17. What steps her Department is taking to reduce burglary and theft in crime hotspots.23 Mar 2020HANSARDCrime HotspotsIn Cheshire, the police rural crime unit recently reported having dealt with 170 crimes, including burglaries and thefts, in three months. Will my hon. Friend guarantee that…23 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The weeks and months ahead will test us all and stretch society to its limits, none more so than the national health service, which is working day and night to care for the…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsThe measures that my right hon. Friend has announced are profound, but it would appear that, in the circumstances, they are now a necessary step to take. Does the definition of…18 Mar 2020HANSARDGP Appointments5. What steps his Department is taking to increase the availability of appointments in GP surgeries.10 Mar 2020HANSARDGP AppointmentsAt a time when the Government are rightly committed to increasing GP provision, my constituents and I are deeply concerned that Sandiway surgery in the north of Eddisbury has been…10 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusIn May and June millions of pupils, including in Eddisbury, will be sitting important public exams. Although I accept that my right hon. Friend is doing the right thing by…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]One of the reasons why the Manchester Commonwealth games in 2002 was so successful is that it took the best from the Sydney Olympics and transferred that to Manchester,…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Health InequalitiesWhen considering how best to improve the nation’s health, including where inequalities exist, I have a natural tendency to want to go back to the very beginning and consider…04 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool ExclusionsWhen they are used effectively, fixed-period exclusions can help to address the underlying causes of poor behaviour, but when they are not, they are not able to. For some…02 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool ExclusionsIt is a pleasure to have you in the Chair, Mr Bone, and I appreciate your calling me in this debate. In March 2018, while having an unexpected and, as it turned out, well-timed…26 Feb 2020HANSARDSchool ExclusionsI realise that we are about to finish, but I reiterate my offer to my right hon. Friend the Minister. He may need some time to consider the generosity of it, but in the meantime,…26 Feb 2020HANSARDSchool ExclusionsOn teaching training, one of my recommendations was about trauma and attachment training, and really getting under the skin of why some children are struggling to meet the…26 Feb 2020HANSARD Environment BillI welcome the Bill and its attempt, alongside enhancing the environment, to improve our farmers’ ability to produce food. To that end, will my right hon. Friend confirm that the…26 Feb 2020