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HANSARD CoronavirusMay I start by associating myself with the many Members who have paid tribute to Jo Cox? As we have heard from the tributes, she transcended intake and party in bringing people…16 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We owe a great debt to those in the NHS and to those who have worked on the frontline during the past 18 months. Last week, the Health and…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersLet us cast our mind back to January 2020, when we were first learning about the new virus. I remember the approach taken at the time to people coming in from parts of the world…15 Jun 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I am grateful to the Minister for giving way, but I think she has misunderstood the point I was making. I am not suggesting for a minute that these decisions should be made…14 Jun 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this afternoon, Sir Edward. I thank the Minister for her introduction to the statutory instrument, which, as she pointed out, came into…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Hillsborough: Collapse of TrialsIt represents a complete failure of the state, does it not, that 96 people were unlawfully killed and then there was a cover-up, for which no one has been held to account because…10 Jun 2021HANSARDMedical CannabisOn Sky News, on Sunday, the Secretary of State was asked about figures that contradict his claim that India was not put on the red list at the same time as Bangladesh and Pakistan…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Fovargue. I start by thanking the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for introducing this important debate on international…24 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelI understand the point that the British taxpayer should not be expected to pay for these tests for leisure purposes. However, a person who goes on to the Government website now…24 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelSaved by the bell. Although I am not sure whether I am or whether— [ Interruption. ]24 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelThank you, Ms Fovargue. It is almost as if someone does not want me to carry on speaking, but I will not be put off that easily. We have all seen images from airports of people…24 May 2021HANSARDEngagementsIt is now 664 days since the Prime Minister said he had a plan for social care, but the Department of Health and Social Care is advertising at the moment for social care policy…19 May 2021HANSARD Ministerial Code/Register of Ministers’ InterestsParagraph 1.3.c of the ministerial code states: “Ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament will be expected to offer their resignation to the Prime Minister”. Does that rule…18 May 2021HANSARD 10-point Plan: Six Months OnFollowing on from the question of the right hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Greg Clark), there were some positive comments from the chief executive of Stellantis yesterday to the…18 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkI would like to start with last year’s Humble Address, which promised a right for workers to request a more predictable contract, presumably aimed at the many people on zero-hours…12 May 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeDoes the Minister know the identity of the person who gave the Prime Minister the money to pay for the refurbishment of the Downing Street flat? Either he does not know, in which…26 Apr 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Local Authority Enforcement Powers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank the Minister for her introduction to this instrument, which, as she said, came into force on 12 April. It…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HousePerfect Getaways, an independent travel agent that is based in my constituency, is a perfect example of how a small family-owned business can grow and be a success, but of course…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Stroke: AftercareIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Sir Robert Neill) for securing the debate and for his detailed…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Elective Surgical Operations: Waiting ListsAs a fellow Cheshire MP, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McVey. Every Member who has contributed to the debate has spoken with great knowledge and sincerity about the…20 Apr 2021