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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI congratulate my hon. Friend on his election to his new role on the all-party group. He makes a very important point about education. I have had the privilege, I would say, of…23 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareI commend the hon. Gentleman for his point about mental health issues and some of the stresses and strains, and there is a need for greater focus and attention on teenage cancer…16 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareIt is good to see you restored your place, Mr Deputy Speaker, and a particular privilege to take part in today’s debate on the Gracious Speech, with a particular focus on our…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationI warmly welcome the restoration of the Executive and devolved government in Northern Ireland, in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland. I join others in commending…16 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI do not think any Conservative Member would, in any way, demur from the need to uphold the Belfast/Good Friday agreement, which has provided the bedrock of political stability,…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI know that my right hon. Friend will be taking these steps very reluctantly, as I remember doing when I was in his post. He has highlighted the deals and the investment in…30 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to echo that again in the context of the fact that next month, November, is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. I ask my right hon. Friend to commend the Roy Castle Lung…29 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceIt is a huge privilege to be able to speak from the Back Benches for the first time since my change in role and position. I cannot think of a better topic to be speaking on than…23 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWill my right hon. Friend give way?22 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister’s StatementI support my right hon. Friend in securing this deal, but he will acknowledge the concerns that have been expressed in relation to Northern Ireland. In addition to the commitments…19 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsI commend my right hon. Friend for his clear intent to ensure that we leave with a deal on 31 October. He has set out a detailed and considered proposal and, despite the…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Building SafetyMay I support what my right hon. Friend has said in his statement about driving forward cultural change and ensuring that people are safe in their homes? I also encourage him to…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend ask a Transport Minister to make a statement on the future of the Southeastern train contract? Under the franchise arrangements, the competition has been…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandThank you, Mr Speaker. I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his appointment. It is a privilege to serve in office and I wish him all success with his role. He highlighted in his…05 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will look into the matter and come back to my hon. Friend.22 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for flagging this up in the way he has. I took the step to introduce the ban on combustible materials on the surface of walls of high-rise residential…22 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased to say to my hon. Friend that some further positive steps have been taken since my visit to India last October to forge those relationships between the midlands and…22 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have had discussions with not just the Home Office but the Department of Health and Social Care, and we have pursued the issue with our local government delivery board, which…22 Jul 2019HANSARDChildren’s Social Care FundingMy Department regularly meets council representatives to understand the services that they deliver, including children’s social care. Although the Department for Education has…22 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe want to get this right in the private rental sector, which is why we have launched the consultation today on section 21 and how we provide that reform. If the hon. Lady wishes…22 Jul 2019