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HANSARDAutomated External Defibrillators (Public Access)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the installation of automated external defibrillators in public buildings, sporting facilities, schools, higher…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryMr Speaker, you enticed me to say a few words, so I feel that I should. I really want to, by the way. My intervention earlier was a speech on its own. What lovely and humorous…02 Dec 2020HANSARDTransition Period: Business PreparednessI have been contacted by a large number of my constituents who are involved in the agrifood sector and other businesses. With special reference to the packaging of products and…02 Dec 2020HANSARDExiting the European Union (Plant Health)I thank the Minister for giving way and for outlining the regulations. Northern Ireland has built a fantastic reputation on a top-quality product, and most of the agri-food sector…02 Dec 2020HANSARDAgricultureClearly the rules, as the Minister set out, are specific to England, but the shadow Minister referred to the movement of cattle and sheep on the United Kingdom mainland. He will…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCancer in Teenagers and Young AdultsI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in teenagers and young adults. It is a pleasure to have this debate,…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence Procurement and Supply ChainsWe have an excellent MOD contractor in Thales in Belfast, which I know the Minister is aware of. It is very much involved in cyber-security. I encourage the Minister, when looking…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCancer in Teenagers and Young AdultsThe hon. Gentleman is making some important points. There is a build-up of young people, children and young adults who have not had a diagnosis or the chance to get treatment…01 Dec 2020HANSARD HIV CommissionFirst, I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. I just want to add my support for the HIV Commission project; I spoke to him beforehand. It is important that we…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence Procurement and Supply ChainsThank you. I was waiting for it to drop to two minutes. Others have not attended and I will do my best, indeed, I will keep within the five minutes as instructed. I congratulate…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCancer in Teenagers and Young AdultsOn the issue of charitable giving, the Government have made it possible through gift aid that for every pound given, they will give an extra 25%. Does the hon. Lady agree that…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Hare CoursingSir Christopher, I sought the hon. Gentleman’s permission to intervene. I suspect that he is coming to the game laws. Section 4 of the Game Laws (Amendment) Act 1960 makes…01 Dec 2020HANSARD HIV CommissionIn my intervention on the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine), I referred to the good work that has been done in Swaziland. From a global point of view, I just wonder whether…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCancer in Teenagers and Young AdultsIn my speech, I referred to clinical trials and the need for young people to be part of them. That will improve the data and the end results. Perhaps the Minister is about to come…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Hospital Parking Charges for NHS StaffAs I said to the hon. Lady and the Minister outside, during the first wave of coronavirus, trusts and the health board in Northern Ireland did away with the charges, but restarted…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCancer in Teenagers and Young AdultsI thank the Minister for the wee reminder of that TV programme. We have seen the adverts for Great Ormond Street Hospital—and other hospitals as well—where, when the child has…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthDoes my right hon. Friend share my concern for dentists, who have followed the rules over face, hands and space and all the precautions, and for whom the R rate has kept low, and…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareI thank all those who set the scene and the Petitions Committee for what it did. Our hearts go out to our constituents. Hon. Members have spoken on behalf of them, and I thank…30 Nov 2020HANSARDStatutory Paid Bereavement Leave: Loss of Family MemberI congratulate the hon. Lady on having brought this issue forward. I am very aware of what she has said, and support it. I have long supported the idea of paid bereavement leave…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanI thank the Minister for his statement. I note that the changes will be designed to ensure that by 2028 farmers in England can sustainably produce healthy food profitably without…30 Nov 2020