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HANSARDBudget ResolutionsDoes my right hon. Friend share my concern that there was nothing in the Budget to support our aviation industry? Indeed, air passenger duty was increased as a result of…12 Mar 2020HANSARD Airport ExpansionWhat is the Government’s policy on Gatwick airport?02 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusThe Health Secretary is absolutely right that containment of covid-19 is very important. In that vein, will he keep under review isolation facilities being made available at…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPoints-based Immigration SystemI very much welcome the introduction of a skilled points-based immigration system, which is commonplace in many developed economies around the world. Will my right hon. Friend…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseSince July 2018, junctions 8 to 10 of the M23 have been reconstructed into a so-called smart motorway. The closures continue. Both north and south sections will be completely…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillMy right hon. and learned Friend is absolutely right that this legislation ending the automatic halfway point of release is the correct thing to do. The Parole Board obviously…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Deportation Flight to JamaicaDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is important that the views and feelings of victims of crime are taken into account in our criminal justice system and how it operates?10 Feb 2020HANSARDClimate Change3. What progress the Government have made on tackling climate change through international co-operation.04 Feb 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that answer. Does she agree that increasing the UK’s climate diplomacy capabilities is important for a successful COP26 conference in Glasgow…04 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI very much welcome the Health Secretary confirming that he has granted £20 million to seek a vaccine to combat the coronavirus, which I think is commensurate with Britain being a…03 Feb 2020HANSARDNHS Funding BillI will try to be as quick as possible, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am grateful to be called in this debate. The mood in this Parliament, since the general election, has been completely…27 Jan 2020HANSARD5G Network and HuaweiRobust exchanges have obviously taken place with the United States and we know its opinions, but what discussions have the UK Government had with other Five Eyes allies, such as…27 Jan 2020HANSARDFree Schools and Academies: Planning Policy9. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on ensuring that the development of free schools and academies is not…20 Jan 2020HANSARDFree Schools and Academies: Planning PolicySince its launch in 2014, the Gatwick School has been very successful and is looking to expand its capacity, but it is coming into difficulties—there are suspected ideological…20 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOver the past year, train services from my constituency have significantly improved following previous industrial action and timetable problems, but in recent weeks train services…16 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareBlood cancer is this country’s fifth-most common cancer and the third-biggest cancer killer. May I have assurances from my right hon. Friend that that will also be a focus in the…16 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. I declare an interest, as a member of the Crawley towns fund board.Can my right hon. Friend say a little more about how he envisages the realisation of the £3.6 billion that…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldMy hon. Friend is entirely right about self-determination. As a democracy, we have been talking about our own self-determination to leave the European Union and how people were…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldIt is wonderful to see you deservedly back in your place, Mr Deputy Speaker. May I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts) for his excellent maiden…13 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresCongratulations, Madam Deputy Speaker, on your re-election to the Chair. I was in Victoria last week, and I was very moved by the remarkable resilience of our friends and family,…09 Jan 2020