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HANSARDCoronavirus Regulations: Assisted Deaths AbroadI congratulate my co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on choice at the end of life, the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr Mitchell), on securing this urgent…05 Nov 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU without a DealThe Minister, Lord Agnew, said that there had been a “head-in-the-sand” approach by traders to the Brexit changes to come, but less than 60 days before the protocol comes into…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMy constituents did everything asked of them. They obeyed the rules, at great personal sacrifice, and now they are being asked to do it again because of the Government’s failure.…02 Nov 2020HANSARD Free School MealsMay I take the Secretary of State back to children and schools? As my hon. Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston (Kate Green) has outlined, schools are anchors in the…21 Oct 2020HANSARDDraft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. The Opposition support these regulations, which are part of a package of improvements, important developments,…21 Oct 2020HANSARDDraft Flags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020You can indeed, Mrs Miller. On that last issue, we would like to support the institutions in order that people can address the issues that are coming forward. As I have outlined,…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCapital Infrastructure Projects: BristolI appreciate the opportunity of yet another fund, but I gently say to the Minister that we have been talking today about projects that are ready and have been in the pipeline for…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCapital Infrastructure Projects: BristolIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Ghani, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol East (Kerry McCarthy) on securing the debate. We love our city,…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health: Coronavirus RegulationsBristol, in tier 1, has fortunately been able to maintain low transmissions, and hence admissions to hospital and, so far, deaths. We want it to stay that way. My experience of…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)I hope my hon. Friend agrees that the way the Secretary of State has approached this matter today is disappointing. Many of us sit on Select Committees and have scrutinised the…30 Sept 2020HANSARDAbortion ServicesI listened very carefully to the Minister’s answer. In this pandemic, it is even more important that women do not make risky journeys. Despite the clear indication of this…30 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point, particularly about the English regions. I am from the south-west, as she well knows. The south-west has consistently returned Conservative…29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillThe last time I bought a second-hand car, the first thing I did was make sure it was roadworthy, legal and in line with the legislative provisions of this country. I have followed…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19The Prime Minister’s objective relies on the local public health effort. I thank the local NHS in Bristol, Bristol City Council and Public Health England in the south-west for…22 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI first raised the issue of the Northern Ireland border on the Monday after the referendum—I have skin in the game, with family on both sides of the border. I have watched every…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillIf these provisions are entirely within the protocol, why are the Government saying that they are breaking the law?14 Sept 2020HANSARD Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple TrainsI hope momentarily to draw the Minister away from Cheshire and the north-west. Last October, my constituency neighbour, the right hon. Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox), had an…10 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersFollowing on from my hon. Friend the Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell), if that is the case, the crucial issue—and I speak as a year 11 parent—is the planning for next…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersIn my time in this place, I have repeatedly highlighted the attainment gap for young people in Bristol South. The covid crisis makes it much worse, which is why it is urgent that…09 Sept 2020