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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend has done great work making thousands of laptops, tablets and 4G routers available to disadvantaged school pupils; however, colleges such as Kirklees College…12 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Second sitting)Q You said that there was an element of risk there, but when you look at what the International Criminal Court is prosecuting at the moment, and at cases it has done in the past,…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Second sitting)Q Are they not looking at commanding officers, high-ranking soldiers, dictators and the higher level, rather than at the lower ranks as such? Dr Morgan: The only point that I…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Second sitting)Q Yes, Mr Mundell. Thank you for coming to this session. We referred to Major Bob Campbell previously, and I wanted to follow on from the point made by Carole Monaghan and the…06 Oct 2020HANSARDCross-Channel Illegal MigrationI know the Minister is working tirelessly to bring the criminals facilitating the illegal channel crossings to justice and to tackle this exploitative crime. Does he agree that,…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCross-Channel Illegal MigrationWhat steps her Department is taking to stop migrants crossing the English Channel illegally.28 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the measures in the Bill will reduce the uncertainty and anguish of both current armed forces personnel and veterans?23 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillMy constituency has a proud history of supporting our veterans. I would like to start by congratulating VetRun 180, a veterans charity based in Mirfield, on raising a significant…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsWhile I am pleased that localised data has allowed local restrictions to be lifted in parts of my constituency—Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale—will the Prime Minister reassure…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The decisions taken by the Government to protect jobs throughout the coronavirus emergency have been…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI thank my hon. Friend for that point. As it happens, I am coming on to my background in furniture. My background is in furniture manufacturing. Furniture and bedding have been at…09 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor many years, I have been working alongside community groups within my constituency at Chidswell, Mirfield and Skelmanthorpe, who all have genuine concerns regarding…20 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipFirst, I reassure the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Alan Brown) that I will not mention the “Kama Sutra”, so no upset caused there. [ Interruption. ] Oh, sorry—I just…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI thank my hon. Friend for making that really important point. We have moved on now, and there is no more time for dither and delay. We need to move on. It is hardly surprising…15 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyEven before the Government’s announcement today, they had already put in place an unprecedented support package for businesses, employers and employees, which has provided a vital…08 Jul 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentIt is an immense honour to be elected as the Member of Parliament for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale. I thank my brilliant campaign team and my wife and children…24 Jun 2020HANSARDUS Free Trade AgreementWhat assessment she has made of the potential merits of a free trade agreement with the US.12 May 2020HANSARDUS Free Trade AgreementIn the light of the difficult circumstances we find ourselves in globally, I would like to congratulate the Secretary of State on setting up talks with the US. With the UK set to…12 May 2020HANSARDPPE Manufacture: UK BusinessesWhat steps his Department is taking with UK manufacturers to increase the supply of personal protective equipment.04 May 2020HANSARDPPE Manufacture: UK BusinessesI have been assisting manufacturers in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburn and Denby Dale to register as potential suppliers of PPE on the gov.uk portal. I am pleased that the Cabinet…04 May 2020