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HANSARDAsylum Seekers and Permission to WorkI was speaking to the hon. Gentleman outside about the fact that of six Syrian families that came to Newtownards, all of the menfolk were skilled carpenters and wanted to work.…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyI thank the Minister for all he has done so far to secure the trade agreements, but may I ask him a question about the agrifood sector? Does the Minister agree that it is…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsI thank the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands). We did look forward to this debate taking place earlier on. Unfortunately, it was postponed but with…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Disabled Access: Leisure FacilitiesThe hon. Member for Stroud (Siobhan Baillie) mentioned Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida as two examples where they enable profoundly disabled children in wheelchairs…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceThe Minister mentions £20 million being set aside to fund the salaries of teachers and doctors. Would it be possible to encourage those teachers and doctors to perform some…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Disabled Access: Leisure FacilitiesI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this debate to Westminster Hall. Perhaps I may quickly mention the case of one of my constituents, who is totally disabled—born disabled—and…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI congratulate the hon. Lady for—I just need to find it—Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell). Sorry for not knowing her constituency; I should know it very well, so…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for that response. The Department for Work and Pensions estimates that 50 million pension pots will be lost or dormant by 2050, and people are vulnerable. We…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]First, let me thank all those who have made contributions, which have been excellent. I thank the Minister for his response and the hon. Member for Grantham and Stamford (Gareth…16 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesI applaud the Leader of the House and also you, Mr Speaker, for the guidance and leadership that have been given. Does the Leader of the House not agree that engagement in this…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and the NHSI congratulate the hon. Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day). I have not seen him in the House in ages, so it is good to see him back. I thank all hon. Members who…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I thank Members and the Minister for their contributions on Third Reading. I look forward to bringing to the Minister’s door issues on behalf of my constituents, which he has been…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I am afraid it is. My mother was very wise—she still is: she is 89 years old now and is even wiser today than she was whenever I was 18. It is always good to have your mum to tell…16 Nov 2020HANSARD Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeI thank the Secretary of State for the encouragement that he gives us all across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in relation to the celebration. I, for…12 Nov 2020HANSARDSmokefree England: Covid-19 and PHE AbolitionThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will certainly endeavour to get that right. In 2018, there was an explosion of new video on demand services, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime,…12 Nov 2020HANSARDDementia: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I am very pleased to have sponsored this debate alongside the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie…12 Nov 2020HANSARDSmokefree England: Covid-19 and PHE AbolitionFor the second time today, it is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine), given the knowledge he has of all the subjects we have covered in this debate…12 Nov 2020HANSARDHong KongI thank the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) for securing this urgent question and the Minister for his answer. As MPs in this House, we stand side by side…12 Nov 2020HANSARDBreast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19I welcome you to your new role in Westminster Hall, Ms McVey. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine). He and I have sparred many times—never…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19I understand that there are some 90,000 ventilators in the United Kingdom, of which only 4,000 have been used. Is there some possibility that the ventilators that we have could be…12 Nov 2020