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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I want to comment on two areas. First, I want to speak in support of new clause 17. My hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Thamesmead has explained her concerns that the tax, as…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I speak in this debate as an MP whose constituency has been blighted by landfill, so of course landfill taxes are very welcome, and as my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Can the Minister tell me how the tax gap is calculated? I am pleased to hear that it has gone down, but am interested to hear how the gap is calculated and monitored.05 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessTwo weeks ago, on a very frosty north-east morning, I met small businesses at my business forum. They told me of their concerns about what might happen over the Christmas period…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe covid pandemic has shown us the importance of our parks, green spaces and country parks everywhere in getting us out in the fresh air and for recreation. The public health…16 Dec 2021HANSARDZero-emission Buses5. What progress he has made on the delivery of the 4,000 new zero-emission buses announced by the Government in February 2020.16 Dec 2021HANSARDZero-emission BusesIs the Minister aware that the north-east bus fleet is older than the UK average? Transport North East is preparing a bid for funding for 73 zero-emission buses. In this season of…16 Dec 2021HANSARDRenewable Energy GenerationThank you, Mr Speaker. The post-COP26 message is that Governments have little time to act on climate change. As the Secretary of State is aware, the Acorn carbon capture and…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe aim is to get high numbers given their booster through the booster programme by the end of the year. How will the Secretary of State ensure that inequalities are not generated…13 Dec 2021HANSARDLandfill Sites: Toxic AirMy constituents have been plagued for many years by landfill sites that often produce really foul smells, and many of them are concerned about the health implications. Now that we…09 Dec 2021HANSARDLandfill Sites: Toxic Air3. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact on (a) the environment and (b) public health of toxic air from landfill sites.09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt will be two weeks tomorrow since Storm Arwen hit my constituency, causing many to lose their power supply. I want to thank all the people in the community who helped, including…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThank you, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State rightly emphasised the importance of vaccines, but the Government have fallen short of their target to offer all 12 to 15-year-olds…08 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Human Rights Commission: Core FunctionsOne of the many risks of activating article 16 is the chance that human rights safeguards secured under article 2 and relied on by organisations such as the Northern Ireland Human…08 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Human Rights Commission: Core Functions6. If he will make an assessment of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s ability to carry out its core functions.08 Dec 2021HANSARDAsthma OutcomesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. I congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this important debate. It is incredible that…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAsthma OutcomesAs the Minister has said he is unable to be specific, will he write to us with a little more information on that issue, and how we could attempt to put it right? We have heard…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAsthma OutcomesWill the Minister be a little more specific about the opportunity for those with severe asthma to access biologic services? That is a very specific ask. Without wanting to…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAluminium ExtrusionsIt has now been more than eight months since the European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on aluminium extrusions from China. Will the Minister tell us why, by comparison,…02 Dec 2021HANSARDAluminium Extrusions16. What assessment she has made of the potential effect on UK industry of the Trade Remedies Authority’s investigation into aluminium extrusions.02 Dec 2021