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HANSARDNHS CapacityMy wonderful local charity York Against Cancer has been approached by York Hospital regarding the part funding of a da Vinci robotic cancer surgery system. This revolutionary…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPet Theft Taskforce2. What steps her Department is taking to implement the findings of the pet theft taskforce.18 Oct 2021HANSARDPet Theft TaskforceI add my tribute to Sir David. As the Minister said, he dedicated his career to better animal welfare. This topic was very close to Sir David’s heart, and I know he had been…18 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI very much welcome this statement today on the back of the successful vaccine roll-out programme. However, given the rising numbers of people having to isolate and the impact…12 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThis announcement is a big step in the right direction and will provide a much-needed boost for the travel sector, so I welcome what the Secretary of State has said. It also…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe Government’s intention to scrap quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated people arriving from amber list countries is very welcome, but can I stress to my right hon.…29 Jun 2021HANSARDInternational Travel: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to prepare for the safe reopening of international travel as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.29 Apr 2021HANSARDInternational Travel: Covid-19My right hon. Friend will be aware that Leeds-based Jet2 has recently announced the cancellation of all flights until 23 June, citing continued uncertainty about Government…29 Apr 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operation and the Global SouthWhat recent progress his Department has made through international co-operation on tackling climate change.20 Apr 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operation and the Global SouthA major hurdle in reducing world carbon emissions is our need to sustainably produce 70% more food by 2050 to feed almost 2 billion additional people. Can the Minister therefore…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateGiven that the seven-day rolling average of covid deaths is now 24.9, with just 10 yesterday, and that in normal times the daily cancer death toll averages over 450—a figure sadly…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State assure me that if the Government take the very draconian decision to ban summer holidays abroad this year, they will provide targeted support to…23 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upSadly, the impact of school closures over the past 12 months will be felt for a long time to come, with a gaping educational divide opening up as a result. I therefore very much…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upWhat support his Department is providing to help children catch up on learning lost during the covid-19 outbreak.01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapIn view of the Prime Minister’s sensible commitment to act on the basis of data not dates, which I fully support, will he clarify whether there is scope and flexibility in his…22 Feb 2021HANSARDEngagementsCan the Prime Minister confirm today that all students will be back in school no later than 8 March, and will he commit to starting any phased return straight after half term, so…10 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFurther to the Prime Minister’s suggestion yesterday in Batley that we may not see a return to different regional tier restrictions due to the virus’s behaviour, how will the…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps have been taken to ensure that servicemen and women who are doing a fantastic job assisting with vaccine deployment across the country receive the support that they…01 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven the imminent return of the amended Trade Bill to the Chamber and the regaining of control over trade negotiations from Brussels after 46 years, does the Minister agree that…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsWith the vaccination programme making very encouraging progress, can the Prime Minister reaffirm that lifting restrictions and returning to normal as soon as it is safe is an…13 Jan 2021