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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have been in correspondence with the Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas with respect to a complex constituency case. What help can FCDO officials give to…20 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDWill the hon. Lady give way?13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDThe hon. Lady kindly intervened on me, told me of her Labour party membership since 2004 and told me that people do not require voter ID to attend Labour party events. To return…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDI commiserate the hon. Lady for her long membership of the Labour party—I hope it has not proved too costly. However, she will be aware that there have been many adverts for…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDrose—13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I think the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Alan Brown) approached this issue with an attitude of “Let’s throw…13 Jul 2021HANSARD AfghanistanI place on the record the same thanks as others have for the service and sacrifice of our armed forces who have served in Afghanistan. As my right hon. Friend said in his…08 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn recent weeks, I have met several of my local parish and town councils, and they have all led on a rise in antisocial behaviours that is affecting their communities and…08 Jul 2021HANSARDEmergency Covid ContractsFrom the onset of the pandemic, the contracts we have signed have allowed us to procure billions of items of PPE and secure vital lifesaving equipment at a time of unprecedented…29 Jun 2021HANSARDPet TheftPet theft can be absolutely heartbreaking for families. I have spoken to some of the families in my constituency who have gone through this process and they warmly welcome the…29 Jun 2021HANSARDPet TheftWhat steps his Department is taking to tackle pet theft.29 Jun 2021HANSARDRural Areas: Transport ConnectionsI thank the Minister for that answer. Next month, I will launch a bus survey across the Bolsover constituency, because many of my villages—particularly the rural villages—have…24 Jun 2021HANSARDRural Areas: Transport ConnectionsWhat steps his Department is taking to improve transport connections in rural areas.24 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseA couple of weeks ago, at my new constituency office in the heart of Bolsover town centre, I was delighted to launch the Bolsover high street taskforce. Along with local…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Social Care ReformOver the past couple of years I have spoken to many families across the Bolsover constituency who are affected by social care and all the challenges that we know the sector and…23 Jun 2021HANSARDStrengthening the UnionWhat steps he is taking to strengthen the Union.23 Jun 2021HANSARDStrengthening the UnionThe UK Government have been unwavering in supporting Scotland through the pandemic, from providing £14.5 billion in additional Barnett funding to protecting nearly 900,000 jobs…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnd-to-end Rape ReviewI have spoken to victims who were actually treated well by the police—they were looked after—but when the Crown Prosecution Service became involved, it all fell apart. What steps…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersIt is a pleasure to speak in today’s debate, and a particular pleasure to follow my friend the hon. Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones), although I do not think that she…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessOn Sunday, I had the absolute joy of going to the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield and receiving my first vaccine. Will my right hon. Friend thank all the volunteers and staff at the…27 May 2021