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HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillAlthough I listened carefully to the hon. Member for City of Chester (Christian Matheson), there does seem to be the common theme that both Labour Governments and Labour in…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Trade BillThe Trade Bill we are discussing today is a framework that allows us to continue to trade as a nation state with those countries which already have a trade agreement with the EU.…20 May 2020HANSARD Future Relationship with the EU: NegotiationsI congratulate the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Office Minister and everyone in the negotiating team for robustly resisting attempts by the EU to set our laws via its playing-field…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionWhat assessment he has made of the role of the Union in response to the covid-19 outbreak.13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionDoes my right hon. Friend agree with most people in Dudley and with me that we are stronger as one United Kingdom in responding to coronavirus? Will he let the House know whether…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic AbuseWhat steps the Government have taken to help protect people living with abusive partners during the covid-19 lockdown.06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic AbuseThe Churches Housing Association of Dudley and District is a charity that provides support and housing to vulnerable people, including victims of domestic abuse. Does my hon.…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Education for GirlsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, whether in Dudley or Malawi, one of the key success factors impacting on children’s education is that parents understand the value of…29 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Education for GirlsWhat assessment she has made of the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on the Government’s commitment to ensure that girls receive 12 years of quality education throughout the world.29 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionWhat assessment he has made of the role of the Union in tackling the covid-19 outbreak.22 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionDoes my right hon. Friend agree with me and with most people in Dudley that we are stronger as one United Kingdom in responding to coronavirus? Can he let the House know whether…22 Apr 2020HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. We have heard many tributes today to NHS staff for the efforts they are putting in to protect us all. I wish to add my own tribute to them,…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Third sitting)Q It follows on from Mr Hepburn’s comments earlier on integrated thinking. Given the fragmentation of the whole environment around water, it is a complicated equation. Chris…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Given what you know about the OEP’s governance framework and the concerns you have highlighted about divergence and risks—race to the bottom and that type of thing—I am trying…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Building on what you said a few moments ago, do you feel that the Bill sufficiently empowers all Government Departments to protect and improve our environment? Dr Benwell:…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Do you feel that sufficient consideration has been given to the impact the Bill has on local authorities?12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Fourth sitting)Q What are your views, please, on the safeguards in the Bill to protect against deterioration of chemical standards? Bud Hudspith: I must admit that I was not clear what the…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Third sitting)Q I am interested in the panel’s views on the role of local government and, more broadly, on the regulatory framework once we have decided what the medium and longer-term targets…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Second sitting)Q My question is for Dr Mitchell. To clarify a point you raised earlier around covenants, as I understand it, the Bill suggests that these are voluntary. That for me is the key…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (First sitting)Q You referred to objectives earlier. Is there not a risk that you could look at these objectives and set targets a little too early —putting the cart before the horse—before we…10 Mar 2020