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HANSARD Covid-19 Restrictions: South YorkshireI completely understand the reasons for this statement. Government action for Yorkshire is similar to the action we have taken in Northern Ireland with the circuit breaker. Simon…21 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for Children and Families: Covid-19It is pleasure to speak in this debate. First, I congratulate the hon. Member for Devizes (Danny Kruger) on putting forward the case very well and with a certain amount of humour,…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for all that he is doing. There are many underlying health conditions, including respiratory illnesses. I declare an interest as chair of the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillI know that the Bill is to do with England and Wales, but given that we face potentially the greatest recession that we have had in our lifetimes, there is a need for flexibility…20 Oct 2020HANSARD Historical Discrimination in BoxingI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on raising this matter. I was just talking to him outside the Chamber and I was saying that that is one of the great things about sport, and…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthTo be number 60 on the speaking list and to get in is quite an achievement, so thank you for the opportunity, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Erith and…20 Oct 2020HANSARD Remote Education: Self-isolating PupilsI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this debate forward. Education, as she has just said, is so important. I am very pleased to see the Minister in his place, and we will be…20 Oct 2020HANSARD Local Clean Air TargetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles, and to contribute to this debate initiated by the hon. Member for Manchester, Withington (Jeff Smith). He clearly…20 Oct 2020HANSARD ImmigrationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the second time this afternoon, Sir David, even if the first occasion was only for a short time. I am pleased to take part in…19 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his regular attendance in the Chamber and for his responses to questions. Will he outline the procedures and criteria for the vaccination…19 Oct 2020HANSARDPet TheftOne thing that has been touched on and that I am aware of is puppy smuggling and the transfer of dogs between Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland, because it is quite…19 Oct 2020HANSARDPet TheftThank you, Sir David. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ipswich (Tom Hunt). He and I have many things in common. We might not agree on everything, but one thing that…19 Oct 2020HANSARD Vaccine Misinformation OnlineWill the hon. Gentleman give way?19 Oct 2020HANSARD Vaccine Misinformation OnlineI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing forward this topical and pertinent issue. The Centre for Countering Digital Hate says that 31% of the British public would be…19 Oct 2020HANSARD Vaccine Misinformation OnlineI believe, as I think other Members would agree, that we need to have one message coming from all four Administrations—Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England—together. It…19 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disability-Inclusive ResponseI had not expected to be called to speak so early in the debate, but I appreciate your doing so, Mr Rosindell. I thank the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI suspect that the right hon. Gentleman and I have slightly different opinions on the Bill. My party and I broadly support it, perhaps with some amendments that we consider…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disability-Inclusive Responserose—15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBearing in mind the tremendous decision in the criminal courts in the Republic of Ireland to sentence the murderer of a Garda Siochana officer for the first time since the…15 Oct 2020HANSARD SudanI know the Minister will do this, but I want to have it on the record. When he visits Sudan and has the opportunity to discuss these issues through the ambassador and directly…15 Oct 2020