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HANSARDData Breach: ARAP Applicants in AfghanistanThis is another in a long line of serious errors regarding the Government’s Afghan relocations that will cost lives. Can the Secretary of State please advise us how many of the…21 Sept 2021HANSARDMusicians: Touring the EUThe reality is that there has been limited progress on this matter. South Shields is home to many independent musicians, who used to be able to showcase their talents right across…16 Sept 2021HANSARDMusicians: Touring the EU5. What progress the Government have made on supporting touring musicians to continue to work in Europe following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State has not delivered a concrete plan today, and there is no real clarity on thresholds for further lockdowns, or details of what draconian and unnecessary…14 Sept 2021HANSARDAjax Armoured Vehicle ProcurementTime and time again, when it comes to defence procurement, programmes are beset by delays, costs spiralling out of control and poor oversight—in short, the abysmal contract…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseEven by this Government’s standards, it has not been a great first week back, has it? We have had chaos and misinformation regarding Afghanistan, attempts to impose vaccine…09 Sept 2021HANSARDInfrastructure for Businesses: WeymouthQ3. A constituent of mine spent hours waiting to get through to someone on the Government-issued telephone number for non-British nationals in Afghanistan. Distressed and fearful…08 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe app forcing self-isolation is making our country grind to a halt. Delivery drivers, shops, transport, hospitality, factories, and essential public and blue-light services are…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Summer AdjournmentThroughout this pandemic, we have seen the Government award almost £1.5 billion to Tory friends and donors; send covid patients into care homes, leading to thousands of deaths;…22 Jul 2021HANSARDCare Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021What the Minister is saying is all very nice, but the SI we are discussing places children who are 16 and 17-years-old in unregulated accommodation where they are not safe. There…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCare Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I am little bit curious because the Minister claims that this type of accommodation can work for some children, but the SI actually removes the current level of responsibility…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCare Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies, and to follow my hon. Friend the Member Hove, who spoke from the Opposition Front Bench. However, I respectfully rise…20 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThroughout the pandemic, the Transport Secretary has treated the travel industry as an afterthought—delaying decisions, making vague promises, creating chaos and confusion. Nearly…29 Jun 2021HANSARD Social Care ReformThe Minister’s responses today further confirm that social care and the millions who rely on it are simply not a priority for her or this Government. It was recently reported that…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions Bill (First sitting)I am. The Minister says that he is confident about the argument he is making, and that the Government believe they are on the right track. With these new clauses, all the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions Bill (First sitting)Will the Minister give way?22 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagements“Our greatest national asset”; “Best of this country”; “Record increase in funding”; “Saved my life—no question”; “My No.1 priority”—all things that the Prime Minister said about…09 Jun 2021HANSARDSouth Tyneside HospitalI rise to present a petition about South Tyneside Hospital on behalf of 44,000 of my constituents in South Shields. The petition states: The petition of residents of the…09 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn April last year, Government guidance in relation to hospital discharges clearly stated: “Negative tests are not required prior to transfers/admissions into the care home.” One…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19South Shields and North Tyneside are interconnected. Today, my community and businesses are incredibly anxious. We know that local lockdowns do not work and inevitably lead to…25 May 2021