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HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination Sites12. What steps his Department is taking to provide additional covid-19 vaccination sites.18 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination SitesA number of residents in Bolsover have written to me to ask why there is not a specific vaccination centre in the town. Given that the booster roll-out has slowed locally and…18 Jan 2022HANSARD English Football League Governance: Derby County FCI pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) for securing this urgent question. Like a number of local MPs, I met the EFL yesterday—as a Derbyshire…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I have enjoyed the contributions from all members of the Transport Committee. I welcome its report and the…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCareers Guidance in SchoolsThank you, Ms Rees. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. My right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) gave a storming speech. The quickest way to…11 Jan 2022HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeThe UK has a very proud history of accepting people who are in great need. I think of the Ugandan Asian community, who I know very well. This scheme shows that we do have legal…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport Connections7. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connections between Wales and the rest of the UK.05 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport ConnectionsThe Secretary of State will know that certain roads, such as the M4 and the A55 in north Wales, connect our great Union and are therefore the property of the whole Union. Does he…05 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I applaud the Government’s decision not to go ahead with the eastern leg of HS2 through the Bolsover constituency. That gives huge relief to those in dozens of the villages…16 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Disability StrategyIncreasing employment opportunities is key to supporting independent living for disabled people and people with health conditions. Will the Minister reaffirm our commitment to…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Disability Strategy11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure cross-Government delivery of the national disability strategy.13 Dec 2021HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Stephen Port Murders InquestAll right-thinking Members of the House support our police and understand that they do a tremendous job, often in difficult circumstances, but cases such as this leave us in an…13 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillWe have heard a number of incredibly personal stories of family members or constituents today, but my hon. Friend’s point is that we should not only let the personal impacts…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillI think there has been an accusation from the Opposition Benches that my hon. Friend does not seem to be educated in this particular area. Can he outline for the benefit of the…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillFar from doing what has just been accused of you, I felt as though you are giving a— [ Interruption. ] The hon. Gentleman is giving a cautionary tale and providing context for…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillOne of my difficulties with the Bill is with clause 3 and the precedent it would set that the House effectively gets to decide which medicines we should prioritise and for which…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillIt is slightly separate, as I am going back in my hon. Friend’s speech, but I thank her for giving way. She has taken many interventions, and I think she is doing a marvellous…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillOn both sides of the House, there is a clear demand to see that evidence base come forward. We are sending a very powerful message to companies and manufacturers by saying,…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillIn response to some of the passions expressed, I want to say that my hon. Friend is making an incredible speech. Not only is it emotional, but it outlines the difficulties of…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?10 Dec 2021