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HANSARD Football GovernanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Elliott. I first thank the 412 people in my constituency who have signed these petitions. Football is deeply rooted in the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Injectable Vitamin B12I beg to move, That this House has considered proposals to remove classification of prescription-only medicine from injectable B12 vitamin. It is a pleasure to serve under your…26 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllAt the heart of the Queen’s Speech was a commitment to our nation’s recovery and to building back better, greener and stronger. Planning reform is fundamental to achieving that,…18 May 2021HANSARD Violence in Israel and PalestineMany of my constituents have contacted me about the recent reports from Jerusalem, and I share their concerns about the ongoing violence and unrest. I therefore welcome the…12 May 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)My point was that Dominic Cummings has been mentioned very frequently, but when debating the previous amendment we talked about wanting to promote women and their status in…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)Will the hon. Lady give way?20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I have two points. First, UKRI is not broken. It is a great service that offers, through a process of application, grants and so on, a means to research and development. What ARIA…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I wish to refer to some of the things that were said during the evidence sessions. In the very helpful session with Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, she talked about the “edge of…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI rise to speak in favour of the Bill. Freeports will play an important role in the Government’s levelling-up agenda, bringing much needed opportunities for economic growth and…19 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Ms McVey. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. My question is to Professor Mazzucato and Professor Bond. In the previous session, it was very…14 Apr 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Hospitality IndustryI first congratulate my good friend, my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby), on securing such a vital debate. I declare an interest in that my husband works for…24 Mar 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) and his wise words. For decades the UK has been at the cutting edge of innovation and…23 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe first duty of any Government must be to protect the public and keep local communities safe. I know that that belief is shared by many in my constituency, so I welcome this…15 Mar 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Yesterday’s Budget came at a critical time for our country. The Chancellor placed a strong emphasis on jobs and livelihoods, announcing schemes and programmes to help people get…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsWe are all aware that the cultural and entertainment sector has been hit hard during the pandemic due to the prolonged time that the sector has been restricted. Indeed, over the…02 Mar 2021HANSARDGirls’ Education: Covid-19The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Choose to Challenge”, which serves as a reminder to us all to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality where we…02 Mar 2021HANSARDGirls’ Education: Covid-19What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the covid-19 pandemic on the Government’s policy to ensure that girls receive 12 years of quality education.02 Mar 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce the court backlog.02 Feb 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogMy constituent owns a construction firm. He completed a significant project before the first lockdown, but his customer has not yet paid. He understands from his solicitor that it…02 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersHappy birthday, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome my hon. Friend the new Minister to his place. I would first like to offer my own condolences to the families of the 72 people who…01 Feb 2021