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248 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith many GPs adapting to coronavirus guidelines by holding surgeries outside, often in car parks, one of my constituents was left feeling embarrassed and upset by having to…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Flexible Rail TicketingDoes my right hon. Friend agree that rail operators must act responsibly during the pandemic to ensure that passengers do not have to choose between a journey on an overcrowded…29 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, as we reach the end of the transition period, as well as seeking a positive future relationship with the European Union as a sovereign…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this incredibly important debate. I commend the Minister for Defence People and Veterans, my hon. Friend the Member for Plymouth,…23 Sept 2020HANSARDUK Internal MarketThe proposals in the Bill are designed to make sure that UK businesses can continue to enjoy the ability to trade easily across our four home nations in a way that helps them to…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUK Internal MarketWhat recent assessment he has made of Wales’s role in the proposed UK internal market.16 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillI am privileged to be able to take part, even by making a short contribution, in this excellent debate, which has informed us about all the aspects of the Bill. I commend the hon.…11 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis week saw the launch of Onward’s levelling up taskforce, which seeks to address regional inequalities, such as those in my constituency, and to support the Government’s…10 Sept 2020HANSARD Kickstart SchemeI welcome the opportunity that the kickstart scheme provides for many young people in Stoke-on-Trent Central whose employment prospects have been affected disproportionately in…03 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsI wrote to the Home Secretary recently about the concerns raised by my constituents who are seeing repeated images in the media of these dangerous and illegal crossings. Our…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportThe ISC report suggests that the SNP has questions to answer about Russian interference. Does the Minister agree that, given that Scotland and the independence referendum are at…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Daesh UpdateI, too, salute the service of Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon. May I also pay tribute to the commitment and professionalism of all our armed forces? Will the Secretary of State…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Trade BillI am excited by the possibilities for our future as an independent trading nation, and I support the Bill and our listening Government in taking us forward. The Bill is about…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseChildhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. It leads to a range of long-term health conditions that adversely affect life chances and life expectancy, particularly in…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charity SectorWhat fiscal steps he is taking to support the charity sector during the covid-19 outbreak.07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charity SectorI thank the Minister for that answer and for the support that enabled charities to develop new ways of working during lockdown. Will the Minister outline how this Government’s…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 VaccineDoes my hon. Friend agree that Britain has demonstrated its global reach during this pandemic? May I thank the Department for listening to my representations on behalf of my…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 VaccineWhat diplomatic steps the Government are taking to support the development of a covid-19 vaccine (a) in the UK and (b) throughout the world.30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum SeekersI am delighted to say that my constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central has welcomed many asylum seekers in the past, but does the Minister recognise that areas such as…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusThe impact of coronavirus has been significantly greater in less affluent areas, such as Stoke-on-Trent Central, where one in four children have free school meals. Does my right…17 Jun 2020