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717 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPublic and Private PrisonsWhat comparative assessment he has made of levels of (a) violence and (b) staffing in (i) public and (ii) private prisons.22 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19Mr Speaker, you will be aware of the recent imposition of further restrictions in the north-east of England. First, I thank the Prime Minister for listening to and acting on the…22 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI am pleased to hear that the Minister is having robust conversations with the Saudis, but will the UK Government publicly call on the Saudi authorities to immediately and…14 Sept 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare OffencesWhat plans he has to increase the penalties for animal welfare offences.10 Sept 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare OffencesI thank the Minister for her answer, but I have been really disturbed by recent reports in the local press regarding incidents of animal cruelty in my constituency. I certainly…10 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate on establishing a bereavement standard to simplify, streamline and standardise the process for grieving families to close accounts with utility companies and…10 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesAs a Unite MP, I wish to acknowledge the tremendous campaigning efforts by members of Unite the Union, my own trade union, who have come down today from the aerospace, aviation…09 Sept 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Human Rights DefendersWhat steps the Government are taking to support human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia.08 Sept 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Human Rights DefendersI am pleased to hear that the Minister is having robust conversations with the Saudis, but will the UK Government publicly call on the Saudi authorities to immediately and…08 Sept 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseI hope the Secretary of State is aware of the tragic case of Kelly Smith, who sadly died when her cancer treatment was stopped during the covid lockdown. The Government’s…20 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere are sections of my community blighted by absentee landlords, substandard housing and a total disregard for the need for tenant vetting. Will the Minister take this…20 Jul 2020HANSARDHouse Building and Regeneration: Domestic Supply ChainsI thank the Minister for his answer. Horden, Easington and Blackhall in my constituency need investment in housing regeneration. The recovery plan is ready. However, we need…07 Jul 2020HANSARDHouse Building and Regeneration: Domestic Supply ChainsWhat assessment he has made of the economic effect on domestic supply chains of stimulating house building and regeneration.07 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDuring the covid crisis, the UK has received valuable assistance from Cuba, including assistance with the repatriation of British citizens trapped on the Braemar cruise ship, and…30 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister confirm that senior management in the Department for Work and Pensions are suggesting that an additional 31,000 staff are needed to cope with increased universal…29 Jun 2020HANSARDDual Tariff Proposals: British Food StandardsWhat steps he is taking to protect British food standards under dual tariff proposals.25 Jun 2020HANSARDDual Tariff Proposals: British Food StandardsI thank the Secretary of State for that response, but will he restate that he is still willing to stand by his party’s manifesto commitment to put that into law to prevent food…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Strengthening the Four-nation ApproachIs the Minister aware of a survey by the charity Radiotherapy4Life, which says that there may be between 2,500 and 7,000 avoidable cancer deaths in Scotland as a result of…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Strengthening the Four-nation ApproachWhat recent discussions he has had with the Minister for the Cabinet Office on strengthening the four-nation approach to the covid-19 outbreak.20 May 2020HANSARDImport of Medical Products12. What steps he is taking to expedite the import of essential medical products during the covid-19 outbreak.12 May 2020