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HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy colleagues have mentioned the lack of sector-specific support in this statement. May I ask particularly about car manufacturing? France has announced increases in electric…08 Jul 2020HANSARDVeterans: Covid-19 SupportWhat support his Department is providing for veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.06 Jul 2020HANSARDVeterans: Covid-19 SupportWe know that many veterans will have been affected during this coronavirus crisis. The older veterans, perhaps those from world war two, might have to shield, while the younger…06 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Prime Minister’s comments about newt counting earlier this week suggest that he is prepared to let developers ride roughshod over environmental concerns, so can the Leader of…02 Jul 2020HANSARDActive TravelI thank the Secretary of State for that very direct answer. Around 40% of the lowest income households do not have access to a car, but we know from the Government’s own research…02 Jul 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn OpeningWhat extra support can the Secretary of State give to holiday schemes—not the free school meal side of things, but things such as Bristol’s healthy holidays scheme, which involves…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesBefore I move on to the specific topic of the debate, I think it is important to acknowledge, as many others have, that we cannot debate this in isolation; we have to see it in…18 Jun 2020HANSARDUK-US Free Trade AgreementIn the absence of any final agreement between Britain and the EU on trading arrangements beyond the end of this year, is it not impossible for the UK and the US to have a…18 Jun 2020HANSARDUK-US Free Trade AgreementWhat progress she has made on negotiations for a free trade agreement with the US.18 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI note the response that the Secretary of State gave to her opposite number earlier when talking about Brazil, but we are still trading with Brazil. Between 2013 and 2019, British…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.18 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesThe Minister is actually giving quite comprehensive answers to most people in this Chamber, which makes it all the more striking how curt he was in replying to the hon. Member for…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI congratulate Marcus Rashford on spearheading this campaign. He is an amazing role model, both on the pitch and off it. His speaking out on how his mother struggled to make ends…16 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesPlaces such as Eden House in Bristol provided an important alternative to custody for vulnerable female offenders, but the services were slashed under privatisation. Will the…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)It has been some four years since I stood at this Dispatch Box, so it is a pleasure to be back. I took part in Transport orals a few weeks ago, but that was on one of the screens…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCourt Backlog: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog of court cases that has accumulated as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.09 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Air Traffic Management (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Cummins. I do not intend to take up too much of the Committee’s time, which I am sure everyone will appreciate, but I want to place a…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCourt Backlog: Covid-19There was already a huge backlog of Crown court cases before the coronavirus outbreak. My concern is that many people will be remanded in custody without having been convicted of…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderAs a Bristol MP, I want to commend the police for how they handled things yesterday; it was a very difficult situation for them. Does the Home Secretary agree that we need to look…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseI very much welcome what the Secretary of State has said about the PHE report and the need to get to the bottom of why these racial disparities seem to be a thing, but it is not…02 Jun 2020