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HANSARDIsraelWill the Secretary of State talk to European colleagues, particularly the Irish, with a view to taking joint action on settlement trade and on recognition to ensure that the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsNow that Northumberland is to benefit from Government funding to boost the county’s digital connectivity, does the Minister have a plan or timescale for the roll-out of fibre to…09 Jul 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Tackling Covid-19Our armed forces have been invaluable in delivering for the whole nation during the pandemic, but for the second year running they have not received their pay award on time. Will…06 Jul 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Tackling Covid-19What assessment he has made of the contribution of the armed forces in tackling the covid-19 outbreak.06 Jul 2020HANSARDCancer ServicesWhat steps his Department is taking to enable the resumption of cancer treatments delayed as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.23 Jun 2020HANSARDCancer ServicesAs the Minister knows, being diagnosed with cancer is devastating, and one of the most important things to get patients through this difficult time is for them to be able to focus…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeNew starters not registered with HMRC before 19 March and agency staff workers are some of those who currently find they are in limbo when it comes to accessing the job retention…18 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeWhat plans he has to extend the scope of the coronavirus job retention scheme.18 May 2020HANSARDUK Ports of EntryCan the Minister ensure that virtual free ports will be considered during the free ports bidding process, so that we can protect existing jobs in the north-east as well as…05 Mar 2020HANSARDUK Ports of Entry9. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the preparedness of UK ports of entry to facilitate international trade after the transition period.05 Mar 2020HANSARDContracted-out Health AssessmentsAtos, Capita and Maximus constantly fail to meet their targets for acceptable standards of assessment, and many claimants in North Tyneside have suffered as a result. Will the…27 Jan 2020HANSARDContracted-out Health Assessments15. What recent assessment her Department has made of the (a) accuracy and (b) efficiency of contracted out health assessments for (i) employment and support allowance and (ii)…27 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Both myself and the Northern Powerhouse Minister are concerned that power cables over the Tyne are a real barrier to businesses securing work for large renewable energy…22 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecurityThe Secretary of State recognises how the safer and more pluralistic Kurdistan region can play a positive role in the wider efforts to de-escalate the conflict, but it does need…07 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. At Highways England, a Government-owned company of which the Secretary of State is the sole shareholder, over 60 executives—mostly men—now enjoy six-figure salaries, while the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Government’s previous offers to reduce the pension age of prison officers have included unrelated changes to their terms and conditions, such as a derisory three-year pay…23 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood). I think the whole House wishes him all the best of health in the future, having recovered from that…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is four months since the Government announced a consultation on the introduction of mandatory accessible housing standards in building regulations. Will the Leader of the House…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaI never thought that would be me, Mr Speaker. Thank you. The KRG and Kurdistan have been at the forefront of defending everyone from Daesh. They have taken in hundreds of…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgePrison officers need to be fit enough to protect not just themselves but prisoners from violence. Someone elderly, who does not have the same reflexes or strength as a younger…08 Oct 2019