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HANSARDDraft Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the Minister for her opening remarks. The regulations we are considering relate to an issue on which the…13 Jul 2021HANSARDQuarantine-free TravelWhat discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) US counterparts on progressing (i) mutual quarantine-free travel for people who are fully vaccinated against covid-19 and…13 Jul 2021HANSARDQuarantine-free TravelThe continued lack of recognition of vaccination status between the UK and the EU is putting the UK at a competitive disadvantage, according to the Association of British Travel…13 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, but the latest stats from the Office for National Statistics on the coronavirus job retention scheme show that 57% of employees in…08 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Gender EqualityWhat discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of the reduction in official development assistance on gender equality in the developing world.07 Jul 2021HANSARD EU Settlement SchemeFive years after the Brexit poll and the initiation of the article 50 process, we are still discussing the fate of millions of EU nationals across the UK, including many of my…07 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Gender EqualityThe Gender Equality Advisory Council recently recommended to G7 leaders that they renew their commitment to the 0.7% of GNI target for overseas development assistance and urged…07 Jul 2021HANSARDWindrush Day 2021I thank the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) for securing this important debate. The findings of the National Audit Office on the compensation scheme for the…01 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilIt is an honour to speak in this important estimates debate and to follow the hon. Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Neil Parish). The British Council works with more than 100…30 Jun 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe travel sector, particularly the business travel sector, sees the reopening of US-UK travel as vital to being viable. Will the Secretary of State update the House on who sits…29 Jun 2021HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipUK membership of the CPTPP would be a significant achievement for post-Brexit trade and open up a major export market for exporters in Scotland and across the UK, presuming that…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituent Alex recently received a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions with a personal independence payment review form requesting supporting evidence that is…24 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing the Treasury’s announcement of compensation to cover up to 80% of the losses of holders of mini-bonds with London Capital & Finance, will the Chancellor now also act to…22 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.22 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven that the National Fire Chiefs Council, Zurich Municipal and many other stakeholders across the UK have repeatedly called for Ministers to bring England in line with Scotland…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsMy constituent Ross has been invited to sit his driving theory test in Oban, 100 miles away from his home in Hamilton. His test has already been cancelled twice, first in November…16 Jun 2021HANSARDUyghur Tribunal: LondonArriving at the NATO summit in Brussels today, the Prime Minister said that nobody wants to “descend into a…cold war with China” and that, when people see challenges, they are…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesI am going to focus on the issues facing our business travel industry. The crisis facing this sector of our economy cannot be overstated. The Business Travel Association, which is…10 Jun 2021HANSARDOffice for Health Promotion: MindfulnessResearch shows that mindfulness training can contribute to improvements in obesity, eating behaviours, addiction and mental health and wellbeing. Will the Minister ensure that the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDOffice for Health Promotion: MindfulnessWhat steps the Office for Health Promotion plans to take to promote mindfulness in supporting good health.08 Jun 2021