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HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyI commend what the hon. Gentleman is saying and thank the many local authorities that are putting veterans at the top of their list of people prioritised for council housing.…11 Nov 2020HANSARDSafety and Littering: A34 and A420I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way on this important issue, which is of great seriousness to residents across the Thames valley—it is good to see that the hon.…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillLike the hon. Lady, I have had many emails from constituents raising concerns about this. Does she agree that part of this concern stems from the time it has taken the Government…04 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic HealthIt is a pleasure to contribute this afternoon. We undoubtedly face a very difficult and, indeed, challenging situation, and I support the Government’s approach. Cases of the virus…04 Nov 2020HANSARDTransport Sector: Support and Covid-19 Emergency FundingOur country faces an unprecedented crisis due to the coronavirus, and I pay tribute to transport workers—bus drivers and others—who have risked their safety at this very difficult…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School MealsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent point about how the voluntary sector, individuals and local councils have stood up and filled the enormous gap left by the Government. I pay…21 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill the Minister give way?19 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that having physical proof is deeply reassuring to many older people in particular, some of whom might not be familiar with IT and might feel that an…19 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingI would like to make three brief points in support of the motion. First, as I mentioned to the Minister, I have direct experience from Reading and Woodley that supports the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingWill my hon. Friend give way?14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact Tracingrose—14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingI am grateful to the Minister for giving way on that point, as I wish to ask her to investigate something for me. In Reading, we have been waiting for some time for a new testing…14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingI will not, I am afraid, because of the time pressure. I have reported these matters to the Universities Minister, who is trying to help, but the current system means that she is…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to be able to speak in this important debate. I would like to offer my condolences to the hon. Member for Morley and Outwood (Andrea Jenkyns) on her loss. I will…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI absolutely support my hon. Friend’s points about the importance of farming and of a long-term vision to support our farmers. I think that tonight’s debate is significant for us…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI wish to declare an interest: I have several relatives who are farmers. I rise to speak in favour of the Lords amendments. I realise that time is pressing, so I will address the…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Town and Country PlanningI want to address my remarks briefly to both the SIs and the wider changes that the Government propose to make to planning policy. I also endorse the concerns raised by the hon.…30 Sept 2020HANSARDTransport Supply Chains: Covid-19Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to say that my thoughts, and I am sure the thoughts of the whole House, are with the injured and all those affected by the recent bus accident…17 Sept 2020HANSARDDraft Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I thank the Minister for setting out the Government’s position on this important draft statutory instrument. Clearly, safety must come first when goods such as petrol, chemicals…15 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillAt the heart of it, is not the issue that this whole thing comes across as a giant piece of bluff and bluster from a failing Prime Minister? As my hon. Friend rightly hints, this…14 Sept 2020