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HANSARD Self-employed Persons: Financial SupportMany farmers are self-employed, often on family farms, with a husband and wife team, or a son or daughter. The Minister and others in the House will know that lambing is taking…24 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for coming and making a statement, and also put on record my thanks to the Chancellor. The issues coming to me and others in the House are legion,…23 Mar 2020HANSARD Coronavirus BillFirst, let me thank the Government for their contribution and highlight the plight of the NHS staff who do not have enough protection gear. Will the Minister ascertain whether any…23 Mar 2020HANSARD A&E Departments: StaffingThere is some indication in the news today that some of the personal protection equipment and material available is not up to standard. Will the Minister confirm that everything…23 Mar 2020HANSARD A&E Departments: StaffingI am conscious that the A&E close to me at Ulster Hospital in Dundonald is one where there has been an increase in the number of violent attacks on staff. Does the hon. Gentleman…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBefore anyone was quarantined for coronavirus, 1 million Uighur Muslims were in isolated camps run by Chinese Government authorities. The combination of limited access to medical…19 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportThe first coronavirus death has been confirmed in Northern Ireland, and I wish, through the House, to convey our commiserations to the family. I have been contacted by a school…19 Mar 2020HANSARDTree PlantingI thank the Minister for her responses so far. In her statement in answer to the original question, she referred to having been in touch with the Northern Ireland Assembly and the…19 Mar 2020HANSARDChurch Closure and UseCan the hon. Gentleman outline what advice for smaller congregations is in place at this time? Is it his interpretation that the closure of all churches, regardless of size, is…19 Mar 2020HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland ProtocolCan the Minister further outline the plans in place to ensure that, post December 2020, the UK works and moves as one entity and that Northern Ireland is not precluded from…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresFirst, I congratulate the hon. Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) on bringing forward the debate—I think there has hardly been a banking debate that I have not been at. The…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Organised Crime in Rural AreasI do. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak. I wanted to come down and support the hon. Lady because rural crime is also a massive issue in my constituency, which is…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Organised Crime in Rural AreasWill the hon. Lady give way?18 Mar 2020HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and SafetyI thank the hon. Member for East Lothian (Kenny MacAskill) for setting the scene so expertly. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain).…18 Mar 2020HANSARDStatutory Sick Pay and Protection for WorkersThe Minister is very dutiful in doing his job, for which I thank him, but I have had contact today from a mother who is isolating because of her child. Is she eligible for sick…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Organised Crime in Rural AreasWill the Minister give way?18 Mar 2020HANSARD Organised Crime in Rural AreasI am very happy that the Minister has given way to me; I am not sure whether it is traditional or not, but it happens very often. In her introduction, the hon. Member for Rutland…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Supermarkets’ Role in Tackling Childhood ObesityI think it is wise to reflect on diabetics. I declare an interest, as I have been a type 2 diabetic for almost 15 years. There are 5 million diabetics in the United Kingdom, and…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Supermarkets’ Role in Tackling Childhood ObesityI suspect that the hon. Gentleman shares my concern that supermarkets place chocolates just in front of the tills, so that there is almost a wish to buy them as people make their…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresThere is nothing wrong with being a socialist, by the way—I am letting you know that right now. I am not against the banks, but I get immensely frustrated when it seems that they…18 Mar 2020