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HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Ninth sitting)The hon. Gentleman mentioned quality and quantity. I have been reflecting on the fact that today is a relatively momentous day, with the first vaccines going into arms. The…08 Dec 2020HANSARDPrison CapacityWhat steps his Department is taking to increase prison capacity.08 Dec 2020HANSARDPrison CapacityWymott bowling club has been based at HMP Wymott, near Ulnes Walton, for about 42 years. It is a fantastic part of the community, with a library in a portakabin because the old…08 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe hon. Member for Belfast South (Claire Hanna) is a big act to follow. I rise to talk about the Lords amendments to part 5 of the Bill. Without this part of the Bill standing as…07 Dec 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy ActivistsI am deeply concerned by these sentences, as are the people of South Ribble, who share my concerns about the trend of Hong Kong authorities targeting pro-democracy activists. Will…07 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eighth sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for highlighting that our time is precious in the House. I, too, was hoping to be in the future of coal debate, to highlight the importance of the West…03 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Seventh sitting)I appreciate the point that the hon. Lady is making, in that transactions over a period of three to five years could become complex, but surely if something is called in and…03 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Fifth sitting)Sorry, I nearly put my hand in the air then—I am still new. Listening to the debate, I was reflecting on the efficiency of the process. We must make sure we do not put Parliament…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthI have a biology degree and I am going to take a wild punt that I am one of the few Members of this House to have used the word “epidemiology” in anger before January this year.…01 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Fifth sitting)Will the hon. Lady give way?01 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Fifth sitting)I am a scientist myself, so I share a passion from a technology perspective. I am listening to the hon. Lady’s view of the breadth of opportunities, but amendment 5 would bring…01 Dec 2020HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersWest Lancashire and Chorley police do a cracking job, but a number of concerns have been raised in rural areas about groups of youths, potential drug use and certain amounts of…09 Nov 2020HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersWhat steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.09 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateI am pretty awed, to be honest, by the incredible scale of the support that this Government are putting in place for the people of South Ribble and beyond. We have a massive…05 Nov 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandWhat steps his Department is taking to improve rail connections in the north of England.22 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe hope, Mr Speaker. The M6 is a vital artery for the people of South Ribble and, throughout the pandemic, I know that my right hon. Friend has been working with the arm’s length…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI congratulate my hon. Friend on the community champions scheme and on the new funding today. Our excellent Lancashire local resilience forum has been advocating for that, and…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandLeyland has some exciting plans for development with the Government’s towns fund, and an important part of that is the reopening of Midge Hall station, but at the moment we have…22 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. As Mancunians, we agree that being fair is most important, after being proud of who we are and where we come from. Is it in order for a…21 Oct 2020HANSARDScience, Technology and Emerging Industries: Girls and Young WomenWhat steps she is taking to encourage girls and young women to lead in science, technology and emerging industries.21 Oct 2020