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HANSARDSanctions Regimes for Public Procurement: SuppliersOn the question of procurement more widely, the British Chamber of Commerce found that, in 2021, small and medium-sized enterprises were receiving a relatively small amount of…16 Mar 2023HANSARDCommercialisation of Science and Technology Research: North-east England2. What steps she is taking to support the commercialisation of science and technology research in North East England.15 Mar 2023HANSARDCommercialisation of Science and Technology Research: North-east EnglandThe north-east is a centre of science excellence in offshore wind, life sciences, batteries and much more. We are home to 3,500 tech firms, which bring £2 billion to our local…15 Mar 2023HANSARDAccess to Sport: People with Colour BlindnessI beg to move, That this House has considered access to sport for people with colour blindness. It is a pleasure to serve under you as Chair, Mr Twigg. Today I am here to speak…15 Mar 2023HANSARDAccess to Sport: People with Colour BlindnessI thank all Members who have taken part today. The hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) is always so supportive in pursuing these issues. He spoke very well about stadium…15 Mar 2023HANSARD Mental Health and Wellbeing PlanMy right hon. Friend mentioned the consultation and the enthusiasm of the respondents. YoungMinds, a great organisation dealing with young people’s mental health, had 14,000 young…15 Mar 2023HANSARDGirls’ Access to Education2. What progress his Department has made in helping to ensure that girls around the world have access to 12 years of quality education.14 Mar 2023HANSARDGirls’ Access to EducationDuring its G7 presidency, the UK introduced two global targets for improving access to education for girls in low and middle-income countries by 2026. Can the Minister say what…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. To follow the question asked by the Father of the House, Hussein Abo al-Kheir was executed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, despite allegations that he had been severely tortured…14 Mar 2023HANSARD Pavement ParkingMy first Adjournment debate in the Chamber was about the issue of pavement parking. We were told that there would be a response very soon. Is it not now essential, for the sake of…13 Mar 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention and the National CurriculumI thank the hon. Member for that intervention, and I offer my condolences to her on the loss of her brother. I, too, have been affected by suicide, so have personal experience of…13 Mar 2023HANSARD Pavement ParkingThe Minister has explained clearly the difficulties with different schemes. Are the Government intending to come forward with any proposals to help my constituents and others who…13 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: NATO AlliesLabour has fully backed moves to bolster NATO allies in response to the illegal invasion of Ukraine. What steps is the UK taking to ensure that our NATO obligations in respect of…13 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: NATO Allies7. What steps the Government are taking to support NATO allies in responding to the invasion of Ukraine.13 Mar 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention and the National CurriculumI am looking at the petition organised by 3 Dads Walking. The Minister has given us some very important information about mental health support in schools, but this is quite…13 Mar 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention and the National CurriculumIt is a pleasure to be here under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for introducing the debate on behalf of the Petitions…13 Mar 2023HANSARD Patients with Rare DiseasesHaving had discussions with the newborn screening committee representative, I am aware of the concern that we do not want to go too far, and we want to be rigorous, but it does…09 Mar 2023HANSARDNational No Smoking DayWill the Minister clarify whether the tobacco control plan will come within the major conditions strategy?09 Mar 2023HANSARDNational No Smoking DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for securing this important debate. As we have heard, smoking…09 Mar 2023HANSARD Patients with Rare DiseasesIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Mr Sharma. I congratulate my friend, the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), on obtaining this really important debate. I…09 Mar 2023