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HANSARDNew HomesWhat steps he is taking to increase the supply of new homes.22 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Six Nations rugby tournament starts this weekend, with England playing Scotland at what will be a sadly empty Twickenham stadium, but at club level matches are not permitted.…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThere is more positive news because among the half a million vaccinations provided across the country last Saturday were 750 at Locke House in Rugby, where more than 11,000 have…02 Feb 2021HANSARDDefence EquipmentWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure that British industry can supply the defence equipment needed to meet future threats.01 Feb 2021HANSARDDefence EquipmentThat is good to hear. The national shipbuilding strategy reflects the strategic importance of ship systems and the supply chain that provides them. The Secretary of State will be…01 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have heard many times this morning about the very welcome support the Chancellor has provided to hospitality businesses required to close during the pandemic. However,…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillI speak as chairman of the all-party group on the packaging manufacturing industry, an important part of the UK economy with sales of £11 billion and 85,000 employees,…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters have shown from the Dispatch Box this afternoon how effective the benefits system has been in providing support throughout the pandemic. However, my constituent who is…25 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine AccessThe Minister has set out how important it is for people around the world to be vaccinated against covid-19 and reminded us about the UK’s strong record of supporting vaccination…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine AccessWhat diplomatic steps the Government are taking to support the development and distribution of covid-19 vaccines (a) in the UK and (b) throughout the world.19 Jan 2021HANSARDHospitality Industry: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to take part in this important debate after receiving 50 representations to do so from constituents, including from pubs—the Red Lion in Hillmorton, and the…11 Jan 2021HANSARD EU Withdrawal AgreementI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, in which he spoke of the importance of providing clarity for business. Will he confirm that clarity will include ensuring that…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on Schools and ExamsIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) on his introduction and on…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on Schools and ExamsWill the Minister give way?07 Dec 2020HANSARDFinancial Assistance to IndustryWill the Minister give way?07 Dec 2020HANSARDBinley Woods local pharmacyI rise to present a petition on behalf of residents in my constituency of Rugby regarding the decision by NHS England to remove the local pharmaceutical services contract from MW…02 Dec 2020HANSARDArcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job RetentionThe challenges that Arcadia and Debenhams face existed before covid, but they have been accelerated by it as people move online. The Minister outlined the very substantial support…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastMay I first join my hon. Friends in expressing concern about the proposal to reduce overseas aid, but welcome today’s announcements on, in particular, infrastructure,…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportForgive me, but I was going to draw attention to the fact that rugby is a sport for players of all sizes, and we have the mini game, the junior game, veterans, and women’s rugby,…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) on introducing a very timely…23 Nov 2020