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HANSARDTransport Infrastructure ProjectsThe Penistone line stops at three stations in my constituency—Stocksmoor, Denby Dale and Shepley—and currently runs an hourly service, hampering the connectivity of those…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport Infrastructure ProjectsWhat steps his Department is taking to accelerate the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.11 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThe Chancellor has delivered a fair and bold Budget in extremely difficult circumstances. He has rightly continued to provide support to those businesses and individuals that have…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinesWhat recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Northern Ireland Executive on the supply of covid-19 vaccines in Northern Ireland.03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinesIn Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale, the roll-out of the vaccine has been a huge success thanks to the amazing work put in by North Kirklees and Greater Huddersfield…03 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine UpdateFrontline nurses, doctors and care staff in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale have done an amazing job during this pandemic, working long hours under immense pressure,…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting the Prime Minister at the Al-Hikmah vaccination centre to highlight the importance of people from local communities accepting the offer of…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Employment Rights: Government PlansI start by welcoming the Secretary of State to his post. We have some of the highest standards of workers’ rights in the world, and I strongly welcome his assurances that those…25 Jan 2021HANSARDPuppy TraffickingEarly last year, Storm Ciara forced the banks of the River Calder to burst, causing devastation in the Mirfield part of my constituency. Yesterday, unfortunately, we had a repeat…21 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: LandholdingsWhat assessment he has made of the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on Church of England landholdings.21 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: LandholdingsThe recently appointed Archbishop of York has spoken in the past about the importance of caring for green spaces. In his enthronement sermon, he declared that “we are at risk of…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsDespite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Kirklees College, working with the council and local enterprise partnership, has managed to open its new campus at the Pioneer…16 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend once revealed to the House that he likes “a good, proper, plain, British banger.” —[ Official Report , 1 April 2011; Vol. 526, c. 703.] However, proposals to…10 Dec 2020HANSARDInward Investment: UK and other European CountriesWhat comparative assessment she has made of the level of inward investment into (a) the UK and (b) other European countries.19 Nov 2020HANSARDInward Investment: UK and other European CountriesI congratulate the Minister on the impressive inward investment results so far. What is he doing to boost investment and broader trading relationships between the UK and the…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19There are a couple of areas relating to how we continue to fight the virus that will benefit from some further consideration, and I urge those on the Front Bench to take another…18 Nov 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Eighth sitting)The hon. Gentleman mentions the Royal British Legion. When my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham asked Charles Byrne whether the Royal British Legion opposes the Bill, did he not…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI represent a football-mad constituency with the majority being Leeds United and Huddersfield Town supporters. In Germany, France, Italy and Spain, fans have been allowed back…15 Oct 2020HANSARDTransition Period: Cabinet DiscussionsThe United Kingdom has a proud history of defending human rights. Does the Minister agree that a key benefit for our foreign policy of leaving the European Union is the ability to…13 Oct 2020HANSARDTransition Period: Cabinet DiscussionsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on progress in ensuring that the UK is prepared for the end of the transition period.13 Oct 2020