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HANSARDPublic Transport Access: Sight LossI thank the Minister for his answer. My constituent Janice, who is blind, is anxious about how to keep safe and stay socially distant on public transport, and she is not alone.…02 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport Access: Sight LossWhat recent discussions he has had with transport providers on safe access to public transport for people with sight loss as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.02 Jul 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeIf anyone wants to see a masterclass in institutional racism, they should just go and watch “Sitting in Limbo”, a shocking BBC drama based on the experience of my constituent…23 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Government for their recent U-turn on free school meals over the summer months, but what cross-departmental communications has the Secretary of State undertaken with…22 Jun 2020HANSARDDFID-FCO MergerAs the coronavirus pandemic has laid bare, the interconnectedness of the modern world means that no one is safe until we are all safe. The UK’s commitment to international…18 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleDuring the lockdown, small businesses in my constituency have planned considerable changes to their business models in preparation for reopening in a way that is safe for…15 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Authority Funding: Covid-19I thank the Minister for his response, but the financial cost of covid-19 to Enfield council is expected to be more than £68 million and the Government have so far funded only a…15 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Authority Funding: Covid-19What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of funding for local authorities during the covid-19 outbreak.15 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am really grateful to you for calling me, Mr Deputy Speaker. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on no recourse to public funds— [Inaudible.] I will make three…18 May 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill[Inaudible . ]18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DWP UpdateMay I remind the House that back in March, when I wrote to the Secretary of State to ask what emergency measures were in place to allow the Department to cope with the increase in…04 May 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry). International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress made on…05 Mar 2020HANSARD Asylum Decisions (Support for Refugees)I am grateful for the opportunity to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David, and look forward to doing so again in future. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Children and Domestic AbuseWill the Minister expand slightly on the authority that the Government will be giving to local authorities? Will that include mothers who have no recourse to public funds but are…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Children and Domestic AbuseI am grateful to serve under your chairship, Mr Hollobone, and I look forward to doing so again in future. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on…03 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool Admissions ProcessI thank my hon. Friend for that important point; I shall express my support for that later on in my speech. The new research from the Sutton Trust also highlights the perverse…27 Feb 2020HANSARDSchool Admissions ProcessThe Minister says that the Government are providing enough spaces for parents and their children. If there are enough spaces of high quality for all parents, why has the number of…27 Feb 2020HANSARDSchool Admissions ProcessThe Minister did not answer all my questions. Is he prepared to receive a letter from me?27 Feb 2020HANSARDSchool Admissions ProcessI appreciate that. It is a very important issue to my constituents. I am sure that I will speak to the Minister about admissions again. Question put and agreed to . Resolved ,…27 Feb 2020