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HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI thank the Minister for her statement and the excellent work that she and her team are doing to roll out boosters as fast as possible. I urge her to consider whether bookings for…04 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS Trusts: Capital Spending14. What steps his Department is taking with the Department of Health and Social Care to help ensure scrutiny of NHS trusts’ capital spending.02 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS Trusts: Capital SpendingI thank the excellent Front-Bench team for a brilliant Budget which benefited every member of my constituency. I know the Treasury team cares passionately about delivering value…02 Nov 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this important debate. I thank the hon. Member for Ceredigion (Ben Lake) for what I see as a perfect model of constructive…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)The hon. Gentleman said that it has been an uncomfortable Budget for Government Members. I have to say that I am extremely proud of the Budget, and later I will have the…28 Oct 2021HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation: BradfordI congratulate my hon. Friend on being brave enough to bring this matter forward with such passion and such force. May I suggest that he works closely with the hon. Member for…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation: BradfordDoes the Minister agree that child sex abuse and child sexual exploitation are different crimes and that the police should not include them jointly and make assumptions based on…26 Oct 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care LevyI thank the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care for bringing forward this proposal. It is a bold decision—a difficult decision—but…08 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMay I say how delighted I am to see my right hon. Friend back on the Front Bench? I congratulate him on his appointment to this crucial role, and I welcome his approach, as set…28 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticesWhat steps his Department is taking to encourage employers to take on more apprentices.22 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticesAs with every economic crisis, it is Telford’s young people who have been hit hardest by the pandemic. Telford College is playing a vital role in working with employers across the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsWill my right hon. Friend join me in paying tribute to assisted dying campaigner Noel Conway, who has died after taking the decision to have his breathing support removed, and…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting the Public and Justice for VictimsWe all come to this place to speak for the people we represent and give a voice to those who cannot be heard. Today, I rise to speak on behalf of Georgia Williams, a Telford…09 Jun 2021HANSARDSport: Disabled Officials, Referees and UmpiresI beg to move, That this House has considered encouraging more disabled officials, referees and umpires into sport. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr…25 May 2021HANSARDSport: Disabled Officials, Referees and UmpiresThe hon. Gentleman’s constituent Scott is a testament to what can be achieved by anyone who sets their mind to it. He sounds a wonderful person. Despite the disruption caused by…25 May 2021HANSARDSport: Disabled Officials, Referees and UmpiresIn his capacity as Minister for the Commonwealth Games, will my hon. Friend consider opportunities for disabled officials to participate?25 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateI warmly congratulate the Minister on his statement, and I think it is fantastic news for sub-postmasters. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for meeting sub-postmasters,…19 May 2021HANSARD Walley’s Quarry: Response of the Environment AgencyI congratulate my hon. Friend on the amazing work that he is doing in connection with this landfill site in his constituency and on representing his constituents so fantastically…19 May 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentThe Minister is a decent, able man who I know will do his best to put right these terrible wrongs. Some 555 sub-postmasters showed tremendous courage and dignity in the group…27 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is a very great privilege to be able to pay tribute to Prince Philip on behalf of my constituents in Telford. Prince Philip first came to Telford on a warm, sunny day in July…12 Apr 2021