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HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)Will my right hon. Friend explain in detail which of the measures that the Government seek to retain could not be implemented alternatively by means of the Civil Contingencies Act…19 Oct 2021HANSARDTributes to Sir David AmessI will be brief because I know that many others want to pay their respects and tributes. It is right that I, as the chairman of the 1922 Committee, should pay tribute to David,…18 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the Government’s rethink on vaccine passports and hope that it presages a move to trusting people more to make decisions for themselves. The Secretary of State will know…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-oldsThe Minister praised JCVI, quite rightly, but it is clear from the advice it gave recently that what was weighing most heavily on its mind was the lack of long-term evidence about…13 Sept 2021HANSARD National Health ServiceI agree with much of what the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) has said. I shall begin, as others have done, with the impact assessment—or the lack of one. I hope that…13 Jul 2021HANSARD National Health ServiceI agree with my hon. Friend. There are perfectly rational arrangements that could allow particular residents to insist on only a vaccinated carer being in attendance. I want to…13 Jul 2021HANSARD National Health ServiceCan the Minister explain why the draft regulations do not distinguish between those workers who actually come into contact with residents and those who do not?13 Jul 2021HANSARD National Health ServiceWill the Minister give way on that point?13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateSteroid inhalers, of the type used by millions of asthma sufferers worldwide, are known to be safe and cheap, and trials show that they are also very effective in reducing the…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateCan my right hon. Friend confirm that many of those who are going to hospital now with covid are staying in hospital for a far shorter period than was the case earlier in the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesI suspect that this is one of those occasions when the Minister would be surprised if any Member on either side of the House were to speak in support of the system that the…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesMy hon. Friend says that several countries accept evidence of UK vaccinations in order to facilitate travel. Why does the United Kingdom not recognise the validity of those…10 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Steel Sector: Supply ChainsI remind hon. Members that there have been some changes to normal practice in order to support the new hybrid arrangements. Timings of debates have been amended to allow technical…09 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Steel Sector: Supply ChainsFor the guidance of Members, I intend to call the first of the Front Benchers winding up the debate at 10.23 am.09 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Steel Sector: Supply ChainsI should inform all participants that due to a technical problem, all those participating virtually did not catch the first three minutes of the debate. That has now been…09 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateChildren and young people have missed out on so much over the past 15 months or so—both educational opportunities and opportunities for important social development. Today, my…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCovronavirus, Disability and Access to ServicesI remind hon. Members that there have been some changes to normal practice in order to support the hybrid arrangements. Timings of debates have been amended to allow technical…15 Apr 2021HANSARDCovronavirus, Disability and Access to ServicesBefore I call the shadow Minister, I thank everybody who has participated for being considerate in their use of time, which has made it possible to let everybody have their say.15 Apr 2021HANSARD Speaker’s StatementFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Thank you for this opportunity to pay tribute to a great friend, Dame Cheryl Gillan, and to the former Members who have sadly passed in…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCoronavirusI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, and delighted to follow the wise words of the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael). I am the 31st…25 Mar 2021