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HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI rise to speak in support of this Nationality and Borders Bill, because the current system is not working for the interests either of nationality or of UK borders. It cannot be…19 Jul 2021HANSARDG7 Advocacy for Free and Fair TradeI welcome the work that my right hon. Friend is doing with her G7 counterparts to reform global trading and encourage a rules-based multilateral trading system. Does she agree…15 Jul 2021HANSARDG7 Advocacy for Free and Fair TradeWhat recent progress she has made with her G7 counterparts on advocating for free and fair trade throughout world.15 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that it is thanks to UK Export Finance reacting so quickly to the economic challenges of the covid-19 pandemic with the full backing of the…15 Jul 2021HANSARDSmall Business: Government ContractsWhat steps the Government are taking to increase opportunities for small businesses to bid for Government contracts.08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement. These are absolutely the right measures to be taking. However, can I encourage him as soon as possible to go further and…08 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, alongside civil service reform in terms of places and personnel, digital and data reforms are also at the heart of the Government’s agenda to…08 Jul 2021HANSARDSmall Business: Government ContractsMany companies in Crawley and across the UK have been forced to adapt because of the covid-19 pandemic. Does my hon. Friend agree that they should have greater opportunity and…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe UK’s world-leading covid-19 vaccination programme has been phenomenal, but, unfortunately there are some immunosuppressed and immunocompromised people, such as those with…06 Jul 2021HANSARDTourism Industry: Covid-19Inbound tourism in normal times contributes about £28 billion to the UK economy. What discussions has my hon. Friend had with other Departments about reopening safe international…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTourism Industry: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to support the recovery of the tourism industry from the covid-19 pandemic.01 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsI pay tribute to the Government for the world-leading covid-19 vaccination programme. Can I encourage my right hon. Friend and the Government to press ahead with allowing those…30 Jun 2021HANSARDInternational TravelIf we do not have a meaningful summer of transatlantic operations, it will cost the UK economy an estimated £2.5 billion and mean up to 52,000 jobs are lost, so may I encourage my…29 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Support for Aviation, Tourism and Travel IndustriesI thank the right hon. Members for Exeter (Mr Bradshaw) and for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell), my hon. Friends the Members for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman), for…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Support for Aviation, Tourism and Travel IndustriesI beg to move, That this House has considered support for the aviation, tourism and travel industries in response to the covid-19 pandemic. It is a pleasure to serve with you in…24 Jun 2021HANSARDDisadvantaged Students: Tutoring SupportWhat steps his Department is taking to provide high-quality tutoring to disadvantaged students.21 Jun 2021HANSARDDisadvantaged Students: Tutoring SupportI welcome the Secretary of State’s comments. What particular support will be made available to disadvantaged pupils who have a disability and are therefore more affected still?21 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Can the Secretary of State say what particular support is being made available for pupils with…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesThe aviation industry was one of the first to face the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic 15 months ago. Sadly, because of the overly cautious restrictions and the confusion…10 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the fact that the recent Queen’s Speech said that the sovereign borders Bill will come forward in this Session, but in recent weeks thousands of illegal migrants have…07 Jun 2021