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HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeI, too, warmly welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement to the House today. Does he agree that the designations announced today show that this Government will act without fear or…06 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I am sure my right hon. Friend will be aware, a number of local authorities, such as Dudley Council, can derive a significant income from their shareholding in local airports.…02 Jul 2020HANSARDDecarbonisationWhat steps his Department is taking to decarbonise the transport sector.02 Jul 2020HANSARDDecarbonisationWill the Secretary of State please do all he can to bring forward the very light rail scheme in Dudley so that we can benefit not just from the environmental impact that the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDEmployment Support (Local Labour Market Conditions)What steps her Department is taking to tailor employment support to local labour market conditions.29 Jun 2020HANSARDEmployment Support (Local Labour Market Conditions)One does not need to look much further than my own constituency of Dudley North—and those of my hon. Friends the Members for West Bromwich West (Shaun Bailey), for Wolverhampton…29 Jun 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Court of Appeal JudgmentThe universal credit system has come under unprecedented pressures for obvious reasons during the past few weeks. Having interrogated my office systems, I have encountered only 10…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (First sitting)My question comes from somebody who was a local government elected member for some 21 years, who has sat on planning committees and dealt with building regulations, and someone…25 Jun 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackThe right to life is the greatest right of all, and I know that my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is doing everything she can to protect British citizens under current legal…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesMay I start by thanking the hon. Member for Brent Central (Dawn Butler) for securing this debate, while also apologising to her for missing the initial stages of her speech? Last…18 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)I very much welcome the statement by the Secretary of State to the House today. Does she agree that what this country and British business need is confidence at this time of…17 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesDoes my right hon. and learned Friend agree that it is correct for any Government to try different mechanisms for delivering the best outcomes for service users and for the…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI thank my hon. Friend for that. Places like Dudley Zoo, as we have heard, are more than just visitor attractions. They carry out vital conservation work, ensuring that future…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningIndeed I do, and I was not aware of that—perhaps that is a question for the Minister though. Dudley Zoo in my constituency will be gladly throwing open its doors to ticketed…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) not only for securing the debate, but for such a wonderful, detailed and passionate contribution. We have heard so…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]It gives me great pleasure to follow my Dudley borough and Black Country colleagues. I thank the Minister and his team for their efforts to bring the Bill to this stage, and all…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I have been listening carefully to what the hon. Member is saying, and I am trying to understand it. Is she arguing for more tourism by taxing more people? I cannot get my head…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Abortion Regulations: Northern IrelandRecognising the extremely sensitive and important issue that this is, will my hon. Friend provide an assurance as to the robustness of consultation on both sides of this debate?04 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesAs a former employer, and as a new employer in this place, I am acutely aware of the impact I can have on the welfare of my employees. Will my hon. Friend therefore say how…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseI know my right hon. Friend feels a deep sense of responsibility for health outcomes across the United Kingdom, and not just health outcomes but how healthcare services are…02 Jun 2020