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HANSARDAccess to Benefits: Post OfficesWhat steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to ensure that vulnerable people have access to welfare benefits through Post…14 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYesterday we heard the Prime Minister describe his Operation Moonshot as the “only hope for avoiding a second national lockdown”. Already some experts have described this mass…10 Sept 2020HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsWhatever we think about Extinction Rebellion’s tactics, be they right or wrong, its actions were peaceful, and such civil disobedience methods have been used throughout history,…07 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelThe Prime Minister has ruled out testing at airports, claiming that it gives a “false sense of security”. Does the Secretary of State agree with the Prime Minister about airport…07 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Will the Secretary of State commit to raising healthcare funding to help prevent a potential second wave, while ensuring that Scotland’s NHS receives the necessary levels of…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Counter-Daesh UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement, reminding us that Daesh has not gone away, with the insurgency continuing. In March, Daesh temporarily suspended its operations…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseIndependent SAGE has estimated another 27,000 deaths in the UK by spring without a second wave of the virus, if the UK Government continue with their current approach, so will the…20 Jul 2020HANSARD UK Internal Market: White PaperThe 70 so-called new powers for Scotland are in areas that are already devolved. They include matters such as food safety, public procurement and environmental standards, all of…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders described the Government’s target to ban the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035 as a “date without a plan”. With only…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement; it represents a welcome step towards preparing for any potential new second wave of coronavirus infections this winter. The virus…14 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen and why did the Government U-turn on their commitment to a remote areas visa pilot? Who did they consult before making that disastrous U-turn?13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs of December, the amount of Child Maintenance Service arrears in my constituency was £599,000—a staggering amount being denied to hard-pressed families. That situation is now…09 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusPolling from YouGov shows that so-called anti-vaccination sentiment is on the increase in the UK, with 16% of UK adults saying they would probably or definitely avoid a covid-19…07 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationWe have already seen dozens of individuals arrested since the passing of the law—many, if not all, solely for their political opinions. Are the Government aware of any BNO…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateSir Jeremy Farrar, who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, has said that in winter we anticipate rebounds and second waves. He said that it was crucial to get…29 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany of us are concerned by the comments of Bank of America analysts, who said: “We believe sterling is…evolving into a currency that resembles the underlying reality of the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe are witnessing even countries such as Germany, with good control of covid-19, develop outbreaks that centre around meat processing plants. What explanation has the Prime…23 Jun 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackI am grateful to the Secretary of State for her statement today and wish to extend my condolences and sympathy to everyone affected by this appalling attack. The Prevent strategy…22 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe chemical and pharmaceuticals industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing exporter, and during the covid-19 pandemic, it has played a positive and essential role. Can we…18 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)The Secretary of State referred to CPTPP as “11 like- minded nations” and said that “now is the time to look out to the world”. Will she not therefore see that it is time to…17 Jun 2020