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HANSARD Economy UpdateLast year, when faced with the second wave of covid-19, the Scottish Government called for an extension of furlough as Scotland went into a further lockdown. However, the Tories…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessIn Dominic Cummings’ opening statement yesterday, he said: “The truth is that senior Ministers, senior officials and senior advisers… fell disastrously short of the standards that…27 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelThank you, Ms Fovargue. It is a pleasure to take part in this e-petition debate, which calls on the Government to allow international travel to visit partners and family. There…24 May 2021HANSARD BBC: Dyson ReportWhile Ministers toy with taking greater personal control of the BBC, true democratic reform remains out of reach. So, rather than stifling journalistic freedom, will the Minister…24 May 2021HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksI think we can all agree with the Centre for Holocaust Education on the importance of education in tackling antisemitism. However, given that a recent survey found that only 37%…17 May 2021HANSARDAir Ambulance FundingWe have had a thoughtful and informed debate. I hope we have successfully highlighted the tremendous work of air ambulances throughout these islands, and I hope we have given them…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAir Ambulance FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 259892, relating to air ambulance funding. The e-petition that we are considering today was submitted during the 2017-19…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Social CareIt is a pleasure to take part in today’s debate, Mr Twigg. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) for securing it. May I start by paying…22 Apr 2021HANSARDVirtual Participation in COP26I am grateful for that answer. Many respondents to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s survey of expert views, both academics and former COP attendees,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDVirtual Participation in COP26What plans he has to arrange for remote virtual participation in COP26 in the event of ongoing restrictions due to the covid-19 pandemic.14 Apr 2021HANSARD Chinese Government Sanctions on UK CitizensHave we now reached the point where the Minister should confirm that the Government will not countenance any form of trade talks with the People’s Republic of China while it…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care IntegrationDespite the incredible challenges of the past year, neither the Government’s White Paper nor the Budget even mentioned social care. Health and care integration has been…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care IntegrationIntegration and service improvement cannot be delivered without sufficient social care staff. The Scottish Government already fund the real living wage for social care staff in…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCoronavirusIt is hard to believe that it is a year since the four nations officially went into lockdown. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone for everything…25 Mar 2021HANSARDNative Advertising in UK Newspapers: Departmental SpendingHow much his Department has spent on native advertising in UK newspapers since the end of the transition period.25 Mar 2021HANSARDNative Advertising in UK Newspapers: Departmental SpendingIn Government-sponsored ads on the alleged success of Brexit, the same three or four companies have been highlighted in at least 16 newspapers throughout the UK. Are these the…25 Mar 2021HANSARD Spring 2021 Covid-19 Road MapIt is a pleasure to take part in the debate and to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I am happy to participate today, and I thank the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateI am grateful to the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement, and, of course, any additional funding for health is always welcome, especially during the pandemic.…18 Mar 2021HANSARDLive Events and Cultural Festivals: Government-backed Insurance SchemeInsurance providers, live music venues, promoters and artists have jointly called on the UK Government to support an insurance fund to get live cultural events back up and…18 Mar 2021HANSARDLive Events and Cultural Festivals: Government-backed Insurance SchemeIf he will hold discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of introducing a Government-backed insurance scheme for the live events sector.18 Mar 2021