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HANSARDNorthern IrelandI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and particularly his comments on integrated education, but may I press him on strand 3 of the Good Friday agreement, which he has…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationWhat assessment he has made of the use of do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders during the covid-19 outbreak.13 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationI welcome the Minister’s comments. It is over a decade since I worked with clinicians on how to communicate end-of-life care, so I was shocked by some of the reports and by…13 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion in Northern IrelandI welcome the Secretary of State’s clear reference to the duty on him and welcome his personal work to learn of these harrowing cases; I totally agree that one journey made,…25 Mar 2021HANSARDData Transparency and Accountability: Covid-19The Chair of the Committee referred to our evidence about data sharing locally and the Government’s decision to set up new organisations. The British Medical Association said:…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKThis time three years ago in the Chamber I made a speech about St Patrick and Brexit, noting that wherever he was from, St Patrick was not from Ireland, but he freely wandered our…17 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsThis Government are failing young people. Before the pandemic, apprenticeship starts were down by 28% for under-19s and £330 million of unspent levy went back to the Treasury,…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWe have learned a lot about the Chancellor over the last few days, beyond the flashy videos. When asked about the eat out to help out and the summer schemes any decent person…03 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe news of the new mutation is obviously of great concern to the people of Bristol, but local public health officials have rapidly set up new testing centres, including five new…09 Feb 2021HANSARD Skills for Jobs White PaperPart of the problem is that too few leaders have personal experience, understanding or, indeed, respect for the work of further education settings. City of Bristol College can,…21 Jan 2021HANSARDAbortion ServicesMembers across this House, and indeed the country, will be shocked that women are still not able to fully access these services, and that the services are still not being…20 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Retail, hospitality, care, building and trades are the biggest employers in Bristol South. There have been many job losses, but many people are…06 Jan 2021HANSARD Education: Return in JanuaryThe Secretary of State has just said that we can be confident about what is happening next week but, frankly, as a parent and as a legislator, I have no confidence in what he has…30 Dec 2020HANSARDIntegrated EducationLast March, I was pleased to host the Integrated Education Fund here in Westminster. We had a very positive cross-party discussion with the fund about how we all support our…02 Dec 2020HANSARDDraft Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I echo the Minister’s thanks to the various House staff who have allowed us to meet today and on other occasions. We…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19Will the Minister give way again?18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19I accept that it was an extraordinary time and that extraordinary measures needed to be taken, but as we have heard from the National Audit Office today, tried and tested…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19Back in March, when our worst fears were confirmed and the first lockdown hit, I thought that some aspects of the UK Government’s response would be taken as read. I worked in…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19I appreciate my hon. Friend having picked up on the point I made. The Minister very carefully read out a statement in reply to my question about the Government’s response to the…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19Will the Minister give way?18 Nov 2020