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HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)Before my hon. Friend moves on, may I press her a little further? She rightly says that the Government recognise the importance of parliamentary scrutiny. That is welcome, but my…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)That is exactly right. It is for that reason that if there were a Division I would not be voting for this legislation, because I do not think it comes with enough parliamentary…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)I very much agree with the Secretary of State about the success of our vaccination programme. Does he have any concerns about whether the third dose for those with a compromised…19 Oct 2021HANSARDGas Prices and Energy SuppliersMay I press the Business Secretary a little on the Government assumptions on pricing? In his evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee yesterday, the head…23 Sept 2021HANSARDVoter ID Requirements: Turnout and EnfranchisementI strongly support what the Paymaster General has said, and I welcome the team to their positions. When I had responsibility for these matters, I visited and spoke to the…23 Sept 2021HANSARDCoronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for PupilsIt is indeed a great pleasure to see my hon. Friend at the Dispatch Box. Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving him the chance to strut his stuff in his first week in the job. He will…23 Sept 2021HANSARD UK Gas MarketMay I just take the Secretary of State back to his statement, where he said he is going to be making a joint statement with Ofgem this afternoon? Assuming that that has in it some…20 Sept 2021HANSARD UK Gas MarketFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. The reason that I raised this matter is that, if announcements are made this afternoon by Ofgem about the Government’s policy, which is…20 Sept 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Dr Camilla Kingdon, the president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, thinks that the routine testing of children without covid symptoms is still…15 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFirst, thank you, Mr Speaker, for granting the statement last night. I think it was important that the House heard at an early opportunity the Government’s decision. Regrettably,…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareI listened carefully to the Minister’s answer to the Chair of the Health and Social Committee, and perhaps I may press him a little. He said that the Government have received only…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-oldsI listened carefully to the Minister’s answer to the Chair of the Health and Social Committee, and perhaps I may press him a little. He said that the Government have received only…13 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid Vaccine PassportsI have to say that I agree with the Chairman of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Hazel Grove (Mr Wragg). The Minister…08 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe Prime Minister was absolutely right to focus on the importance of the social care workforce. Unfortunately, the Government’s own estimate is that due to our compulsory…07 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanIn terms of protecting our country now that the risk from terrorists has undoubtedly increased, what is the Prime Minister’s assessment not just of the Taliban’s willingness to…06 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanMay I take the Prime Minister back to his remarks in the House on 8 July, when he referred to the assessment that he had made? There has clearly been a catastrophic failure of our…18 Aug 2021HANSARD AfghanistanMy right hon. Friend is Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, and for this strategy to be successful it requires excellent intelligence with good analysis so that…18 Aug 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateJust on that last point about the decision, the statement is very clear that the Government have decided. It says, “We plan to make full vaccination a condition of entry”. My…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I, through you, Mr Deputy Speaker, add my thanks to Mr Speaker and every member of staff of the House who has enabled us to continue to function through the pandemic? But of…22 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy IssuesWhat steps his Department is taking to address the legacy of the troubles.21 Jul 2021