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HANSARDThe EconomyI listened carefully to the very good questions put by the right hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson), but I do not think that that will reassure businesses.…02 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI am grateful for that intervention. That is exactly the point that I was going to make—more than 2 million well-paid jobs in this sector. In Bristol, social care makes up 13% of…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyBailey of Bristol in my constituency is a world-class manufacturer, and I totally echo the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI was in the Chamber when my hon. Friend the shadow Chancellor spoke earlier and it was obvious that the Prime Minister was visibly irritated by her comments, particularly those…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyWill the Minister give way?08 Jul 2020HANSARD Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageI felt that the Minister was unusually disrespectful to my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff Central (Jo Stevens), who asked a very important question about freelancers and how…07 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMore young people need a college place. More young people need help with catching up. More adults need retraining. City of Bristol College and colleges such as St Brendan’s Sixth…07 Jul 2020HANSARDEU RelationshipSince Patrick was a boy, trade across these islands has been critical to our economies in all parts of these islands. Trade for businesses is worth some £14 billion with Northern…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffWill the Minister give way?24 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the start of the crisis, as a former emergency planner for the NHS, I thought the Government would trust the local well-established emergency planning systems that were in…23 Jun 2020HANSARDDRAFT LOCAL ELECTIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) (AMENDMENT) ORDER 2020
DRAFT REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND AMENDMENT) (NORTHERN IRELAND) REGULATIONS 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. We have literally run here from another Committee, so forgive us if we are slightly behind. We will, obviously,…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I would like to start by thanking the Minister, his officials and the former Secretary of State, the right hon.…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the adequacy of funding for local authorities during the covid-19…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsIn Bristol, that current funding gap is £82.4 million as a result of the current crisis. Will the Treasury consider allowing local authorities to retain all surpluses against the…18 May 2020HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Ireland/Northern Ireland ProtocolI heard what the Secretary of State said about the one-way unfettered access, but in 33 weeks Northern Ireland businesses will have to comply with EU customs and regulatory rules…13 May 2020HANSARDAccess-to-work CostsWhat steps she has taken to help ensure prompt payment of access to work costs during the covid-19 outbreak.11 May 2020HANSARDAccess-to-work CostsOn 4 May, the Secretary of State assured the House that the Government would provide an automatic extension of PIP awards that are due to expire during the coronavirus virus…11 May 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI, too, welcome this long overdue Bill and many of its provisions. Since becoming the Member for Bristol South in 2015, the impact of domestic violence has been one of the most…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirusBefore I entered this place, I worked as an emergency planner for the NHS. I would like to pay tribute to my former colleagues and to say that I am pleased that the Secretary of…09 Mar 2020HANSARD FlybeI was meant to be a domestic flyer with Flybe this morning, but I could not get a train, and the infrastructure development of cycle links would not have helped either, because I…05 Mar 2020