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HANSARD Retail StrategyBusiness rates certainly feature strongly in the study by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, of which I was a member until recently, and in submissions to me…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI beg to move, That this House has considered the development of a retail strategy for the future. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship in this important debate, Sir…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI most certainly agree that we are seeing a radical transformation and that we need a vision for the future. Our strategy must do more than just deal with short-term problems; it…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI most certainly agree that radical action is needed so that we can stop the situation teetering into crisis and think of a plan that will allow the sector to remain vibrant and…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyIndeed. One of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s findings was that local authorities have an important part to play in ensuring the future of our high…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. He could have been reading my mind.10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyYes, indeed. I was going on to say that I was really pleased that USDAW, the shop workers’ union, launched its industrial strategy for retail last month to a packed room. I was…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyWill the Minister agree to set up a retail sector deal to further promote the work of the retail sector?10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI thank all Members who have contributed to a lively and interesting debate on the retail sector. They have shown real enthusiasm for it. Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6) )…10 Jul 2019HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and SafetySexual assaults against prison staff have soared by 360% since 2010—a shocking statistic that the Government should be ashamed of. Does the Minister agree that the recent attack…09 Jul 2019HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and Safety10. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of health and safety for prison staff.09 Jul 2019HANSARDTackling LonelinessEarlier this year, the Minister was good enough to come to a meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on suicide and self-harm prevention and speak to us about the loneliness…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI had hoped to be asking the Leader of the House to join me in congratulating constituents on the opening of the community pub in Ryton, Ye Olde Cross, which has been bought by…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Genetic HaemochromatosisTwo of my constituents, Jane and Andrew, have haemochromatosis and have contacted me about this debate, stressing the importance of early diagnosis. Does the hon. Gentleman agree…03 Jul 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) on securing this debate. Here we are again,…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentOn that important aim, let me say that, like me, the hon. Gentleman probably attended the Fairtrade Fortnight event, which looked at the impact that DFID has when it works with…01 Jul 2019HANSARDNo Deal: NHS3. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social and Care on the effect on the NHS of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: NHSBefore March, the NHS was stockpiling medical supplies, including body bags, medicines and blood. Many people with long-term conditions fear that essential drugs or specialist…27 Jun 2019HANSARDInternational DevelopmentT3. For the past 25 years, the UK has rightly been committed to ensuring that aid spending is untied from commercial interests. How does the Secretary of State explain the ONE…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. For the past 25 years, the UK has rightly been committed to ensuring that aid spending is untied from commercial interests. How does the Secretary of State explain the ONE…06 Jun 2019