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HANSARD Trade BillIt is my great privilege to follow my friend and Chair of the International Trade Committee in this incredibly important debate. The Leader of the House said earlier that these…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseIn April, 16 residents of a care home in Fylde died. They represent about half of those in the home. Six of the remaining residents are displaying symptoms, but they are being…18 May 2020HANSARDEconomy and JobsIt is a pleasure to congratulate you, Madam Deputy Speaker, on your election to the Chair and to say that it is the first time in almost 10 years in this place that I have heard…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEconomy and JobsMy hon. Friend makes the point well, and that is something I touched on in my speech. It is also about the technologies that emerge from investment in the helicopter sector, which…20 Jan 2020HANSARDGood School PlacesA huge number of new homes are being built in my constituency, and parents are genuinely worried that the school places to accommodate them will not be built in time. What…20 Jan 2020HANSARDGood School Places14. What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of good school places in England.20 Jan 2020HANSARDTourism IndustryAs you are well aware, Mr Speaker, Fylde is at the heart of the Lancashire riviera, with fabulous beaches and world-class golf courses. With inadequate transport infrastructure,…16 Jan 2020HANSARDTourism Industry11. What steps her Department is taking to support the tourism industry throughout the UK.16 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the announcement of Royal Preston Hospital being included in the hospital upgrades programme, but what plans does the Minister have for Blackpool Victoria Hospital,…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustThe hon. Gentleman refers to the CQC report, which sums up what is quite frankly a failing of management and senior administration at the hospital. We have a litany of records…24 Oct 2019HANSARDAmazon DeforestationDoes the hon. Lady agree that it is really important that we encourage the City of London, for example, to invest in ethical funds, particularly those seeking to unleash the huge…07 Oct 2019HANSARDAmazon DeforestationLet me again point out the importance of the federal and state Governments and legislatures. There is huge sensitivity to the criticism directed at Brazil in recent months. There…07 Oct 2019HANSARDAmazon DeforestationThank you, Mrs Moon, for calling me so early. As always in debates, one hopes to have more time to perfect the speech that should have been written last week. With your…07 Oct 2019HANSARDAmazon DeforestationWhat a great and powerful contribution from the hon. Gentleman. I encourage him to renew his interest in not only the IPU, but the all-party parliamentary group on Latin America,…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI welcome the excellent announcement of the seed money for Royal Preston Hospital. This is indeed a great day for healthcare in Lancashire. Will the Minister assure us that he…30 Sept 2019HANSARD Wrightbus (Ballymena)May I urge the Secretary of State to ensure that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is working with not only Wrightbus but the Department for…30 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. With the flow of migrants from Venezuela now at more than 5 million and with their misery ever-increasing, what steps are the Government taking to support our friends in the…03 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentI welcome the Prime Minister to his role and his commitment to infrastructure in the north of England. Will he commit to the Government continuing to invest in small projects…25 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. What preparations is the Minister making to ensure that aerospace manufacturing companies are given full support from the Government in the event of a no-deal Brexit?27 Jun 2019HANSARDCombat Air StrategyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I almost said “under your premiership”, and there is indeed a leadership contest under way—but even the…27 Jun 2019