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266 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDCovid-19Joint partnership working and effective test and trace have been essential in ensuring that we have reduced covid cases in Cheadle and kept the pressure off our NHS. Public Health…01 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS Test and TraceWhat recent assessment his Department has made of the reach of NHS Test and Trace.01 Sept 2020HANSARDLife Sciences and VaccinesWhat steps his Department is taking to support (a) vaccine manufacturing and (b) UK life sciences.21 Jul 2020HANSARDLife Sciences and VaccinesFor many of my constituents who work in Greater Manchester life sciences and in the Cheshire life sciences corridor, the Government’s drive to increase research and development…21 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateI am grateful to the Chancellor for this statement and the enormous package of money that is being put into our constituencies and the economy. I am keen to see even more money…08 Jul 2020HANSARDXinjiang: UyghursReports of forced sterilisation and forced abortion are just further appalling reminders of the human rights record in China and the oppression of the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusDuring the covid crisis, the relaxation of constraints on data sharing has enabled my local hospital, Stepping Hill, Stockport Council and other bodies such as the CCG and…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsIt is clear that the Post Office concealed evidence that would have cleared sub-postmasters who were convicted and have had their lives ruined. A major part of the evidence came…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyIn Greater Manchester, while the curve is flattening, it is not clearly on a downward path, with an R rate that could be as high as 0.9. In view of that, what message would my…11 May 2020HANSARD Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the Green BeltThe hon. Gentleman is being very generous in giving way. One of our issues in Greater Manchester is that these areas have been allocated. I have allocations of green-belt housing…18 Mar 2020HANSARDStrengthening the Union10. What steps the Government are taking to strengthen the Union between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.18 Mar 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionIn the absence of a functioning devolved Government in Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 made it a legal requirement for the UK Government…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the Green BeltOf course, we are discussing the Greater Manchester spatial framework in the round, which encompasses the 10 local authorities that would be working with the Mayor of Greater…18 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsTwo of my constituents are currently aboard the MS Marina, en route to Miami. The cruise liner was refused entry at the ports of Lima and Panama yesterday, and will reach Miami by…17 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I declare an interest as a parliamentary officer of the Conservative Friends of Israel, and I have visited Israel…10 Mar 2020HANSARDTurkey-Greece Border: RefugeesA lasting political settlement in Syria is key to addressing this tragic issue, but meanwhile there are so many people who are stranded and struggling in Greece and on Greek…10 Mar 2020HANSARD Recent Violence in IndiaOur close relationship with India will ensure that our concerns on this matter are heard. What representations have the Government made to the Government of India to ensure that…03 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor over 40 years, Jim Hall Sports has been at the heart of Bramhall village. However, the future of the shop is in doubt after Nike’s decision to terminate its supply agreements…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)The 347 extra officers in Greater Manchester will be welcomed, particularly by my residents in Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme who have been really suffering and are very worried about…24 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI welcome this statement, particularly the decision to start treating the local rail improvements under HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail as one integrated masterplan—High Speed…11 Feb 2020