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HANSARDImport of Medical ProductsAcross the world, we are being advised to wash our hands with soap regularly to keep us safe from the virus, but the average import tariff on soap among WTO members stands at 17%,…12 May 2020HANSARDPPE Manufacture: UK BusinessesWhat progress the Government have made in processing offers of help from UK businesses to manufacture personal protective equipment.04 May 2020HANSARDPPE Manufacture: UK BusinessesA large number of UK companies and consortia came forward with offers to manufacture and supply PPE, including the Protecting Heroes community interest company, which manufactures…04 May 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Evidence from Macmillan Cancer Support shows the availability of home visits for people suffering from cancer and claiming universal credit varies considerably across the…09 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingIn his statement, and in his interview on “The Andrew Marr Show” on Sunday, the Secretary of State rightly acknowledged the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Does he…24 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseI join the Secretary of State in praising all agencies, including the Environment Agency, local authorities, police and volunteers. Will she also recognise the enormous…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI was very interested in the Leader of the House’s response to the questions about compensation for the Equitable Life pensioners. It may be opportune to have a general debate in…06 Feb 2020HANSARDGlass and Plastic Deposit Return SchemeI thank the Minister for her response. I think the whole House welcomes the introduction of the deposit return scheme in the Environment Bill, but the concern is that it is overly…06 Feb 2020HANSARDGlass and Plastic Deposit Return Scheme6. When she plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for (a) glass and (b) plastic.06 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood) on securing this most important and popular debate. In the…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationCan the Minister clarify his thoughts about the cliff edge after the production of 5,000 hectolitres, to which several hon. Members have referred? Will there be a taper?05 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationAbsolutely, and there are a number of measures that the Minister can take. Despite the success that we are all very proud of within the craft brewing sector, it accounts for only…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: North-East EnglandI know the Minister is in a terribly difficult position. I do not know whether the theme tune should be “Things can only get better”, but the theme of the Adjournment debate is…04 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: North-East EnglandI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. He is absolutely correct. It is not just in North Durham but in my constituency that the services are a disgrace.…04 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I would also like to wish the Minister a happy rail nationalisation day. I was rather anticipating a statement on it today, but I thank him for the letter that was sent giving…30 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS: Take-up of New TechnologyWhat specific investment is being directed to supporting the 11 new radiotherapy IT networks that are required to provide a world-class radiotherapy service and improve cancer…28 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS Funding BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Dover (Mrs Elphicke), who made powerful arguments in support of improving maternity services in her area, as well as other hon.…27 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS Funding BillI want to make a point about new technologies and what is not in the Bill—namely, capital and training budgets. That is vital to address our woeful performance on cancer outcomes,…27 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportThat point is not in dispute, and it was forcefully made by the coroner in the aftermath of the Lakanal House fire in 2009. Those recommendations landed on the desk of the then…21 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportI am sorry; I did not hear that—I do apologise. The wrong decisions were made in Westminster and Whitehall and communities such as Grenfell have suffered. I believe that it was…21 Jan 2020