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HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outThe vaccination programme in York is making encouraging progress, with the first doses of the Oxford vaccine having arrived last week and Askham Bar and Haxby centres delivering…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outWhat progress his Department has made on rolling out covid-19 vaccines.12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThere will naturally be disappointment across Yorkshire as many areas stay in tier 3. I appreciate that York’s tier will be affected by the current virus picture, but on which of…17 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the imminent review of tiers, can Ministers reassure me that they are pushing firmly within Government on the fact that many businesses, especially in places such as York,…15 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend will know that pubs in tier 2 areas such as York will be hit particularly hard by the Government’s requirement to serve alcohol only with a meal. Given that…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs the Government continue to impose further unprecedented restrictions on people’s freedoms, it is important to give people hope and justification. As York’s covid rate continues…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastI understand that my right hon. Friend has had to make some difficult decisions as we seek to rebuild our economy in the months ahead. I am delighted to hear his commitment to…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanGiven the big sacrifices that York residents have made to get the virus down locally, does the Secretary of State recognise how unfair it will feel if the city is kept in high…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local DiscussionsWhat recent discussions the Government have had with local leaders on tackling the covid-19 outbreak.12 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local DiscussionsWith covid cases in York now well below the level they were when the city went into tier 2, can the Minister reassure me that the Government are listening closely to the feedback…12 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsWith yesterday’s positive news on the covid vaccine and the roll-out of mass testing, and as York’s virus figures continue to fall well below the level at which we were put into…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI welcome the roll-out of mass testing and the vaccine update. It is very positive news and offers the hope that the country needs of getting back to normality as quickly as…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe Government’s new support measures for businesses provide a genuine lifeline. However, support to stay closed is not the long-term answer, and many will only remain viable if…10 Nov 2020HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersWhat steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.09 Nov 2020HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersYorkshire has some similar problems to Lancashire. Following a break-in at Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy in my constituency and increased reports of antisocial behaviour in the…09 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy Update[ Inaudible. ]22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateThank you, Mr Speaker—take 2. I thank my right hon. Friend for listening to the concerns that have been raised by York’s tourism and hospitality sector and announcing an extensive…22 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsFollowing the introduction of tier 2 restrictions in York, can the Prime Minister be more open in communicating the evidence base for York going into tier 2, outline a road map…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic SupportUKHospitality reports trade down by 40% to 60% due to the ban on the indoor mixing of households. Can I therefore add my name to that of other colleagues who have called for my…13 Oct 2020