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HANSARDBenefit CapWhat recent representations she has received on removing the benefit cap.25 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogI listened very carefully to the response the Minister gave and this really is not a time for bragging. My very elderly constituent, whose case the Minister knows about through…20 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsI did ask the Prime Minister about this last week, and he promised a meeting with me and the Conservative Chair of the Select Committee, and I was told I would hear from No. 10. I…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerMillions of people, including me, watched ITV’s excellent recent drama series “The Pembrokeshire Murders”, which showed how painstaking police examination of old DNA evidence…18 Jan 2021HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation AgreementWhat assessment she has made of the effect of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on the UK’s position in global trade.14 Jan 2021HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation AgreementI was genuinely interested in what the Secretary of State would say, because so far none of the 30-plus free trade deals that she has rolled over with non-EU countries since 2019…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on the report today from the TUC, “Working mums: Paying the price”, which calls for a temporary legal right to furlough for parents and others with caring…14 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Disruption to TradeOn 30 September, the Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged to me in the House that there were going to be checks in Northern Ireland, but on 1 January he tweeted: “There is no…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsThere is real disappointment that a reciprocal work permit-free deal for touring musicians and performers has not been agreed with the EU. No one is interested in a blame game. It…13 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillI understand completely the exasperation of people that, four and a half years after the Brexit referendum, we are still debating this subject, and I understand the desire to move…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe pandemic has highlighted the lack of a safety net for the self-employed, including in respect of issues such as paternity and shared parental leave. May we have a statement on…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the shadow Leader of the House for mentioning Luke Symons, who is still being held captive by the Houthis in Yemen. May I press the Leader of the House to ensure that his…17 Dec 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundWhat recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the UK shared prosperity fund.16 Dec 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe Minister says that the money will be matched, but when the dealing is done, will the so-called shared prosperity fund in fact turn out to be a pared back austerity fund for…16 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesWe all know that the gambling industry got it very wrong on the campaign on fixed-odds betting terminals. Does the Minister agree that this review is an opportunity for the…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outThank goodness for science, thank goodness for international co-operation and thank goodness for our NHS. As a Member of Parliament representing the capital city of Wales,…08 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanThere have been very positive discussions with the devolved Administrations, including in Wales, about a joined-up Christmas, but can the Prime Minister do something about the…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsMay I say to the hon. Member for Blackpool South (Scott Benton) that it is not up to him whether Northern Ireland remains in the UK in perpetuity? That is a matter for the people…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Pat FinucaneIt is an unusually great pleasure to be able to serve under your chairship, in your first outing as Chair here in Westminster Hall, Ms Bardell. It is a great pleasure to follow my…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Future of the National TrustI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way and congratulate him on securing this important debate on the National Trust. On his point about the report, what is wrong with the…11 Nov 2020