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HANSARD Health and Social Care Levy BillThank you for calling me to speak, Mr Deputy Speaker. Like many others, I am put in a difficult position by the Bill. I believe that there must be big changes to create an influx…14 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOn behalf of the Democratic Unionist party, I convey my sincere sympathies to the Prime Minister and his family on the death of his mum. I thank the Secretary of State for his…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-oldsCan the Minister confirm that, as with all medical decisions for under 16-year-olds, the decision will always lie with the parent or the person with parental responsibility, and…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillIf the largest party was trying to get a coalition, that might take more than 14 days. Is there provision in the legislation to cover that?13 Sept 2021HANSARD HS2There is no direct advantage for my constituents in Northern Ireland. However, if the Government follow their levelling-up process, suppliers in Northern Ireland should have a…13 Sept 2021HANSARDChildcareThe shadow Minister is making some very important points. Does she agree that it is not fair for the burden of childcare to fall upon the shoulders of grandparents, who do not…13 Sept 2021HANSARDChildcareIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson). I followed her in a debate in Westminster Hall, last week, and today I do the same, again on a subject that…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Workington (Mark Jenkinson) on bringing this forward. I know this is mainland-only education, because education for Northern Ireland is done…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I send all my contributions in this House on to the relevant Minister in Northern Ireland. I hope that the relevant Minister reads…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI am always pleased to get a first. I am aware of occasions where people with wheelchairs or mobility rollators have been unable to use taxis. Will the Bill safeguard…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillWhen it comes to career opportunities, it is sometimes overlooked that there are opportunities in arts and culture, as the right hon. Lady has referred to. It is not always about…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI certainly do. To be fair, the hon. Member for Workington said that in setting the scene, which is why I am very happy to support the thrust of his contribution. In Northern…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. I thank her for making that point. Although I did not say that, that is what I meant. She put it much better than I was able to and I thank her…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillThe hon. Gentleman has exactly grasped the point about the importance of these interactions, partnerships and local communities. I still sit on the board of governors of Glastry…10 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Immunology ResearchThe hon. Lady referred to 83 venues across the whole of Scotland that are doing research to find and perfect a strategy. We can all take an interest in and learn lessons from…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Emergency Services Cenotaph: WestminsterI thank the right hon. Gentleman for bring this debate forward, and he and the right hon. Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette Cooper) for their perseverance in…09 Sept 2021HANSARDDefinition of IslamophobiaI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing this this debate. I want to put on record that I am chair of the all-party parliamentary group for international freedom of religion or…09 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Immunology ResearchI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of immunology research in responding to the covid-19 outbreak. Thank you for calling me to speak, Dr Huq. I thank the…09 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Immunology ResearchI am very impressed and pleased by Scotland’s long covid planning strategy, which the hon. Lady has outlined. However, it is not all about plans. For many families, it is about…09 Sept 2021