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HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on BusinessWhat assessment his Department has made of the effect of tiered covid-19 public health restrictions on businesses’ ability to trade.15 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateDespite all the sacrifices we have made in South Shields, we are one of the top 50 coronavirus hotspots. That is not surprising since centralised contact tracing is failing us.…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Support Schemes: Ineligible PeopleIt is always a pleasure, Ms Rees. Like others, I am angered by the Government’s blinkered obstinacy in denying the existence of 3 million people—people such as my constituent…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outThe Secretary of State will not be surprised, bearing in mind his track record in rolling out testing and tracing, that the hope offered today comes with some serious concerns…08 Dec 2020HANSARDIntegrated Review: PublicationWhen the Government plan to publish the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy; and if he will make a statement.07 Dec 2020HANSARDIntegrated Review: PublicationI thank the Secretary of State for that response. An unaffordable and delayed equipment programme; a shortfall in personnel targets; plans to invest in space and cyber, and…07 Dec 2020HANSARDAviation Sector Employment: Covid-19What steps he has taken to support the aviation sector to maintain employment levels during the covid-19 pandemic.03 Dec 2020HANSARDExams and Accountability 2021We have heard yet another statement from the Secretary of State that did not mention children in care or children with special educational needs and disability. That is not…03 Dec 2020HANSARDAviation Sector Employment: Covid-19This year, I have watched close friends and constituents lose their jobs as the aviation industry and its supply chain have collapsed, yet it took the Government until October to…03 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsI did.02 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsI want to congratulate the Prime Minister, as I think next week marks his first year in post. However, in that time: over 71,000 covid deaths, the highest rate in Europe; over £2…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthWe are in a never-ending cycle of national and localised lockdowns and restrictions that are not working. The daily death toll remains high, and hundreds continue to die every…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe are stuck in an endless cycle of lockdowns that are simply not working. The Government have again wasted the opportunity over the past few weeks to get a handle on testing,…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastThe Chancellor has repeatedly said that he does not recognise them, but today 3 million taxpayers—including many of my constituents—who have been excluded from any support at all…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyIf the Government were in control of this situation and favoured transparency, they would have come to the House to make a statement, not be forced to via an urgent question.…17 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCoastal communities, such as the gorgeous South Shields, have been hit hardest by regressive Tory policies and now by the pandemic. Members from across this House signed my letter…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUThese negotiations are not going well and time is running out. The best the UK can now hope for is a very basic trade deal with the EU. The Minister knows that in all negotiations…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUWhat recent assessment he has made of the progress of the UK’s negotiations with the EU.12 Nov 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI will speak to the amendments and new clauses tabled by my right hon. and hon. Friends on the Opposition Front Bench, those in the name of my right hon. Friend the Member for…03 Nov 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations: Civil ClaimsDid you write that for him?02 Nov 2020