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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.18 Mar 2021HANSARDArrest of Opposition Politicians: TurkeyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Enfield North (Feryal Clark) for securing this important debate. As she said,…16 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillDuring this pandemic, the Government have handed enormous powers to the police to enforce lockdown restrictions, leading to a situation where the police are now policing the…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Education and Training (Welfare of Children) BillI praise my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy) for the work that she and others across the House have done to bring forward this important private Member’s…12 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Route Map: Covid-19I pay tribute to the schools and colleges in the Jarrow constituency that have gone the extra mile during this pandemic in ensuring that the impact on their pupils’ learning has…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment's Management of the EconomyIf the coronavirus pandemic has shown us anything, it is that the Conservative austerity programme just does not work. A decade of Conservative spending cuts has left our economy…23 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment Procurement PolicyPrivate providers of public services are excluded from freedom of information requests, which means that, for example, Serco does not have to reveal the 29 different businesses to…11 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment Procurement PolicyWhat recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government procurement policy.11 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI would like to start by paying tribute to our armed forces for everything their personnel have done and continue to do, including in our ongoing battle against coronavirus. I…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersThe Government must finally act on securing our borders by introducing a comprehensive plan to protect the country against the import of new strains and maximise the effectiveness…01 Feb 2021HANSARDMarch 2021 Rail Fares IncreaseBecause millions of commuters are now working from home, the RMT union has produced research on flexible rail ticketing that shows that if the cost of full-time season tickets was…28 Jan 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021It is a privilege to take part in this debate, and to take the opportunity today to remember and pay my respects to all those who have been lost and who have suffered as a result…28 Jan 2021HANSARDMarch 2021 Rail Fares IncreaseWhat assessment he has made of the potential effect on passenger numbers of increasing rail fares by 2.6 per cent in March 2021.28 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid ProtectionsI understand that the Home Secretary does not want to comment on any measures that are still to be confirmed, but if people are required to self-isolate on entering the UK, will…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseThe Government promised to do whatever was necessary to support councils during the pandemic. Why, then, are they planning to force a rise in council tax, not only breaking their…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Financial StabilityWith so many staff in early years settings having to isolate, it is becoming increasingly difficult to open the maintained nursery schools in my constituency, as they do not have…18 Jan 2021HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Financial StabilityWhat steps he is taking to ensure the financial stability of early years providers during the covid-19 outbreak.18 Jan 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Clauses: Trade AgreementsMay I ask the Minister very simply why he feels it was appropriate to roll over a trade agreement with Egypt, a country that routinely detains and executes political opponents and…14 Jan 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Clauses: Trade AgreementsWhat recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights in future trade agreements.14 Jan 2021HANSARDSchool Closures: Support for PupilsIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dame Angela, and I congratulate you on your damehood. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western)…13 Jan 2021