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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHigh coronavirus transmission rates across Greater Manchester have impacted on schools and on students’ education. Schools such as the Kingsway, Bramhall High, Hazel Grove and…26 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhile the global focus has been on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, other important issues also need our attention, particularly the rising rates of female genital…25 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.25 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlthough covid has highlighted the value of our care workers, care remains generally low-paid, high-turnover employment. A route into nursing would give care workers more…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersThe Everyone In programme ensured that homeless people and rough sleepers had a roof over their head during the pandemic, and I welcome the Protect programme initiative. However,…11 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsNorthern communities, including my Cheadle constituents, have already been subject to restrictions for months, which has meant a disproportionate effect on northern livelihoods.…04 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic HealthFor weeks and months now, businesses across Greater Manchester and our communities have been subject to restrictions to reduce the rate of transmission of coronavirus and enable…04 Nov 2020HANSARDVAT: Tourism and HospitalityWe all want to see a sensible solution to the debate over the covid restrictions in Greater Manchester, but a move from tier 2 will mean the hospitality sector in Cheadle faces…20 Oct 2020HANSARDVAT: Tourism and HospitalityWhat recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of the temporary changes in VAT on businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors.20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI was hugely disappointed that the Mayor of Greater Manchester failed to reach an agreement with the Government, thus compounding the uncertainty facing my Cheadle constituents.…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateA further week has passed without agreement with Greater Manchester. However, Stockport Council has set up a pandemic response team working in the community, promoting covid-safe…19 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsPositive outcomes are more likely when cancer is detected early through breast screening, and evidence suggests that take-up of screening is generally higher when mobile units are…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Central Ayrshire (Dr Whitford), whom I congratulate not only on securing the debate but on bringing forward a detailed and…25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillI am grateful to the hon. Lady for pointing that out, because it is exactly the case. I wonder how many MPs realise what requirements the legislation places on them, and whether…25 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodI am grateful for the statement setting out the current position. During these uncertain times, it is vital that businesses have as much clarity as possible, especially the many…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusI congratulate the Government on their efforts to increase testing capacity and on working with local authorities to do so. As a result of the soaring number of covid cases in…15 Sept 2020HANSARDEmployment Support: Local Labour MarketManchester Airport employs more than 25,000 people on site and supports a further 45,000 jobs in areas across the north-west, including Cheadle. Owing to the pandemic, many of…14 Sept 2020HANSARDEmployment Support: Local Labour MarketWhat steps her Department is taking to help ensure employment support is tailored to local labour market conditions.14 Sept 2020HANSARD Detention of Uyghur Muslims in XinjiangWe have been talking about these issues for so long, yet there does not seem to be international action to deal with them. In Xinjiang province, people are living in fear, with 1…09 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS Test and TraceCheadle residents welcome the release of the intervention measures that will take place tomorrow and the more local approach to this. Effective test and trace has been a vital…01 Sept 2020