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HANSARDEngagementsMost of our fabulous independent retailers in Rugby are currently closed due to covid restrictions. While they appreciate the very welcome financial support provided by the…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersI welcome the measures and the very significant funding that the Minister has announced today. Does she agree that it is important to take the same kind of approach as that taken…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe past few months have been a rollercoaster ride for families, businesses and public services as they have tried to make plans for the future. The Secretary of State has rightly…10 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister will remember watching the new electric London taxi being made in my constituency. He will be pleased to hear that the company has this week started production…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI am pleased that, in his answer to the hon. Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock), the Prime Minister acknowledged the burden on businesses. After a difficult year,…02 Nov 2020HANSARDE-scootersWhat progress his Department has made in trialling e-scooters.22 Oct 2020HANSARDE-scootersMy constituent Mark Rawinski recently bought an e-scooter, and he has been telling me that it is far more affordable than a car or a motorcycle and drawing my attention to how…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThis time last week, I think the whole House welcomed the introduction by the Prime Minister of the three covid alert levels to provide some certainty about the levels at which…19 Oct 2020HANSARDPlastic PollutionWhat steps he is taking to reduce plastic pollution.15 Oct 2020HANSARDPlastic PollutionIt has been suggested that one way of reducing pollution is to make greater use of oxo-degradable plastic. This involves using an additive in conventional plastics that causes…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the introduction of three tiers, which will give more certainty to everyone, but while hospitality outlets in Rugby have worked hard to make their premises safe and have…12 Oct 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: EmploymentWhat discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting job retention in Scotland during the covid-19 outbreak.07 Oct 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: EmploymentAt the height of the biggest economic downturn this country has seen in our lifetime, the UK Government stepped up and protected nearly 1 million Scottish jobs through the job…07 Oct 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will know how important it is to patients to be able to receive their treatment as close to home as possible, so will he join me in welcoming the new…01 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bradford West (Naz Shah), and to take part in this overdue and heavily subscribed debate. Parliament must have its say on behalf of…28 Sept 2020HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersWhat steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.28 Sept 2020HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersWith the tragic death of rugby player Sergeant Matt Ratana, we are reminded of the very dangerous work that police officers do on our behalf. Will the Minister join me in paying…28 Sept 2020HANSARDVeterans: Vexatious ClaimsWhat steps his Department is taking to protect veterans from vexatious claims.21 Sept 2020HANSARDVeterans: Vexatious ClaimsJust as the Government launched their consultation on the Bill, my constituent who had served in the armed forces came to see me. He was concerned to ensure that no service…21 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBusinesses in Rugby and Bulkington have told me universally how much they welcome the measures that the Government have introduced for their speed and breadth, but they know that…15 Sept 2020