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HANSARDJobs and InvestmentI welcome the Minister back to the Dispatch Box. Does he agree that the £400 million that we are committing to implement the Northern Ireland new deal will not only boost economic…27 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade EnvoysAs the recently appointed trade envoy to Brazil, it would be remiss of me not to point out just one of the huge opportunities we have in building a positive relationship with…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Will the Secretary of State please confirm whether the additional £250 million investment in primary care will be spent on additional capacity to be delivered by NHS doctors,…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPolicy Decisions: Use of Data7. What steps the Government is taking to improve its use of data to inform policy decisions.23 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe resilience of our energy sector and our journey towards net zero are key matters for the House. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that nuclear power forms an…21 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversity Campuses: Freedom of Speech3. What steps his Department is taking to protect freedom of speech on university campuses.06 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversity Campuses: Freedom of SpeechLabour and the Lib Dems have described the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill as a distraction. Does my hon. Friend agree that the politicising of education, the tearing…06 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI apologise to you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and to the Leader of the House for not being present in person to ask my question; I was asked to self-isolate last Friday. As we approach…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillIt is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Deputy Speaker. I worked in construction over several years, during which time I was involved in the construction of purely…21 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillImmigration is one of the biggest issues of concern to my constituents. I will spend a few moments talking about how we got to where we are now. The Labour Government of ’97…19 Jul 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaI know that the Home Secretary herself has been at the receiving end of terrible racist abuse. Does the Minister agree that fighting racism online and in any other form is a…14 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI do not wish to comment on the speeches of Labour Members other than to highlight one particular speech that I did find moving, which was from the hon. Member for Birmingham,…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for the intervention, which was most welcome. I wholeheartedly agree with it, and how can censorship be something that we cannot take action against?…12 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilI would like to make some progress.30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilNo thank you. By any measure, the UK already does far more than most, both in cash terms and in areas not captured by our foreign aid spending. Certainly my constituents know that…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will respond by saying it is not the way we fund policing, education or health here at home. Surely a more sophisticated approach that is…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilForeign aid spend has frequently been a way for politicians to compete for moral righteousness in the public eye. My Dudley residents care not for this type of posturing. My right…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilI might refer my hon. Friend to votes on Brexit in previous years, when a significant number of elected Members did not represent their constituents and voted the opposite way to…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilI would like to make progress, please. Covid has given rise to exceptional circumstances, and the Government were entirely right to reduce aid and focus on rebuilding our country.…30 Jun 2021