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HANSARDAir Pollution: Motor VehiclesAs the north-east seeks to reduce its level of air pollution, will the Minister join me in supporting initiatives such as that proposed for the Tyne tunnel, where a new free-flow…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn my constituency, schools are already closing due to confirmed cases of coronavirus. What conversations has the Secretary of State had on routine testing in schools? Will he…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAir Pollution: Motor VehiclesWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the level of air pollution from motor vehicles since covid-19 lockdown restrictions were eased in August 2020.15 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingNo, I do not. The Government can put this right by putting more money in, of course. As my hon. Friends the Members for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) and for…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation and Training (Welfare of Children) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Ms Cummins, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham on promoting this private…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Economic Support PackageIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran). I agree with so many of her points. In my constituency of Jarrow, people have been living…14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingLet us be clear from the start: the test, trace and isolate chaos that we are currently facing has been caused by outsourced companies running what should be public services for…14 Oct 2020HANSARDHuman Rights: Trade AgreementsThe Government have listed 20 countries and one trading bloc where negotiations are ongoing about rolling over existing EU trade deals beyond 31 December. Are human rights part of…08 Oct 2020HANSARDHuman Rights: Trade AgreementsWhat recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on the inclusion of human rights clauses in future trade agreements.08 Oct 2020HANSARD CCRC Decision on 44 Post Office ProsecutionsCampaigners have labelled the review into the Post Office as a whitewash and a betrayal, and instead are calling for a full independent inquiry with statutory powers, as agreed by…05 Oct 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismWhat recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on tackling online hate speech and extremism.28 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismFor two weeks running, we have seen anti-lockdown conspiracy theorists clashing with police throughout the country, with four people having been arrested in Newcastle over the…28 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19I start by paying tribute to the many NHS workers, care workers, retail workers, civil servants, hospitality workers and so many more who have helped to support the residents in…28 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillI have listened to the views of my constituents, the experiences of former service personnel, and various human rights groups, and I am of the view that this Bill fails in its…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillI am afraid I do not have enough time. How can we as a nation criticise and hold states to account for engaging in torturous practices if we are happy to set laws that would allow…23 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI have been contacted by a number of constituents about the Bill. It is of concern to many in the Jarrow constituency. Whether the constituents of Jarrow voted to leave or remain,…14 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsYesterday, the Health Secretary said:“We have the largest testing system imaginable.” —[ Official Report , 8 September 2020; Vol. 679, c. 527.] Yet in my constituency of Jarrow,…09 Sept 2020HANSARDPalliative care at Primrose Terrace, JarrowThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker— [Interruption.]08 Sept 2020HANSARDPalliative care at Primrose Terrace, JarrowThank you again, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to present a petition signed by more than 13,500 of my Jarrow constituents. The petition states: The petition of residents of the…08 Sept 2020HANSARD Fire Safety BillI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate. More than three years after the Grenfell Tower fire, any improvements to fire safety legislation are of course…07 Sept 2020