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HANSARD BBC: Dyson ReportHow can someone who supports Brexit, believes in the Union and loves England be persuaded that the BBC’s view of public service broadcasting will in future be fair to their views?…24 May 2021HANSARD Britain’s RailwaysI welcome the use of private sector capital, ideas and management skill in the new railway, and I welcome the forthcoming attack on late trains, hard seats and dirty carriages.…20 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressI have declared my business interests in the register. I begin by saying how much I agree with our colleagues from Northern Ireland who rightly want Northern Ireland to be as…11 May 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentWill the Minister understand that there has to be compensation, and urgently, and this compensation has to cover not just the Horizon losses but the legal costs and the loss of…27 Apr 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetIs the UK now stopping making overseas aid payments through the EU, given the way it has been spending money on a country such as China, which has $3.2 trillion in reserves? Is…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillDame Rosie, I have declared my business interests in the register. Of course, I am not going to vote against this Budget and I wish the Government well with it, but I would like…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the big reductions, based on the vaccinations, in case and death numbers. Will he briefly update us on better air extraction, cleaning and…19 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandI strongly support all that the Government and the Opposition have said about the violence. As the Northern Ireland protocol stresses the need to maintain Northern Ireland’s…13 Apr 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI have declared my business interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I strongly support those MPs from Northern Ireland who are urging the Government to move on…13 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalI strongly support all the measures that the Government will be taking to ensure that public orders concentrate on UK-made steel, where that is possible, but what further measures…25 Mar 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillOf course I welcome the idea that we should do everything we can to promote greater science and better technology. Our country has a fine history and tradition of scientific…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyI strongly welcome the emphasis of the statement on making more in Britain, because we cannot be properly defended if we rely on imports for crucial things. Is the UK undertaking…23 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMany congratulations to the Secretary of State and his team on the vaccine roll-out. It shows the success of collaboration between Government, business and universities, and the…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKI have declared my business interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I welcome the opportunity to debate the many opportunities that Brexit presents. It was…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsI am quite sure that Ministers want these contracts published, and I look forward to the remaining publications. Will the Minister confirm that in the emergency phase, when it was…09 Mar 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I have declared my interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I welcome the extension of help to individuals and companies. All the time people cannot go to work…04 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs businesses large and small need more orders to power jobs and economic recovery, can we have a debate on Government buying? Can we learn from the great success of buying so…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGrowing Back Better ReportI strongly support the green VAT cuts. Did the Committee examine the future of the petrol and diesel car industry, and especially the future of the diesel engine parts, with all…25 Feb 2021HANSARD Coronavirus: Supporting Businesses and IndividualsI have declared my business interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Now is not the time for tax rises. Now is the time to promote a vigorous recovery as soon as…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapWill the Government do more to improve air flow, control and extraction in health settings, and to make more safe use of powerful ultraviolet cleaners to reduce cross-infection…22 Feb 2021