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HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesThe right hon. Lady is making a fine speech. I welcome the support that the Government have put in. Does she agree that people in the concert and festival industry, in particular,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast night, we saw once again unsafe bottlenecks in the corridors and behind your Chair, Mr Speaker, as Members queued to vote and then queued to leave after voting. Of course, we…25 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)As my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) said earlier, the original consultation on membership of this partnership took place over a…17 Jun 2020HANSARDHospitality Sector: Covid-19Rumours are swirling about whether, how and which pubs will be able to reopen on 4 July. The brewing industry urgently needs clarity on whether it will be all pubs or just those…16 Jun 2020HANSARDHospitality Sector: Covid-19What recent discussions he has had with representatives from the hospitality sector on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on that sector.16 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleThe Minister rightly says that this review has to balance economic and health factors, but the weight of importance of the health factors will obviously be more for those who are…15 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Lost RevenueManchester has lost £136 million in revenue this year alone. In Greater Manchester, the funding gap is £406 million. In the UK, it is £10 billion. The Minister just told us…15 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Lost RevenueWhat recent estimate he has made of the value of revenue lost by local authorities as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.15 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)Let’s take a break. Ordered , That further consideration be now adjourned. — (David Rutley.)04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-operation with Welsh Government8. What steps his Department is taking to ensure close co-operation with the Welsh Government during the covid-19 outbreak.03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-operation with Welsh GovernmentThe Welsh Labour Government require businesses that receive financial support to sign up to their economic contract, which means that they need to support economic growth, fair…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Air QualityI thank the Minister for her answer. That is some small good news, I guess, out of lockdown. In Manchester’s sister city of Wuhan in China, private car use nearly doubled when the…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Air QualityWhat assessment he has made of the effect on air quality of the reduction in the use of motor vehicles during the covid-19 lockdown.19 May 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate remotely. Last week, one Member described the hybrid system as “sub-optimal”, and that is undoubtedly the case, but it does at least…18 May 2020HANSARD Local GovernmentI am very pleased to follow our excellent shadow Minister, and to be able to contribute briefly to today’s debate on this statutory instrument. First, I refer Members to my entry…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authority RevenueWhat recent estimate he has made of the reduction in local authority revenue as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authority RevenueI suspect that the Minister is going to tell me how much Manchester has been given, which is about 12% of what is actually needed. In Manchester, the council is forecasting £125…28 Apr 2020HANSARD British Citizens Abroad: FCO Help to Return HomeGiven that we are still in a transition period with the EU, can the Foreign Secretary clarify whether UK nationals can access flights operated by EU countries? I understand that a…24 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateA lot of my constituents work in the events and leisure industry; many are self-employed freelancers. I spoke to one today, who told me that she earns a large proportion of her…17 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I welcome the strong commitment from the Minister for Defence People and Veterans to supporting the mental health of personnel and veterans. He is probably aware of the…16 Mar 2020