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HANSARDCovid-19: Hospitality Venues and High StreetsWhat steps he is taking to help high streets recover from the covid-19 outbreak.19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Hospitality Venues and High StreetsOur town centres lie at the heart of our communities. They should be a source of pride and be attractive to visitors, but vacant buildings have become a blight in many of them.…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.25 Mar 2021HANSARD New Plan for ImmigrationI welcome my right hon. Friend’s determination to prevent illegal crossings and tackle the scourge of people smuggling. Does she agree that there is no justifiable reason for…24 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy local council is Labour-led, and it is using places in my constituency such as Yarm, Kirklevington, Eaglescliffe and Hartburn as cash cows, packing, stacking and racking…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpThornaby has just landed a whopping £23.9 million through its town deal, but that is not going to stop me asking for more. May I welcome the more than £4 billion set aside for…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillToday the hon. Gentleman has the chance to be on the side of the emergency workers, those brave men and women who put themselves on the frontline to keep our communities safe. We…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI was elected to represent the people of Stockton South on a manifesto that pledged to get tough on crime, protect our emergency service workers and give real justice to the…16 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationIn December 2019, the Prime Minister pledged to repay the trust placed in us by the people of Teesside. Despite fears that the economic pressures of the pandemic could blow that…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateIn January, the DWP confirmed the lease had been signed on a new Jobcentre Plus in Stockton South. Can the Minister confirm how many work coaches are due to work at the new site…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateWhat steps her Department is taking to ensure that the jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers.08 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsA number of constituents have contacted me regarding issues with the Child Maintenance Service, which we have raised with the appropriate officials, but there are long delays,…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsI think I speak for all of us when I say that the past year, despite some individual stories of good news, has been absolutely rotten; 2020 is not a year that any of us would wish…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsI agree that we cannot be closing these venues again, but do you know what, with the fantastic vaccination programme, I have every ambition that these doors will be open, these…02 Mar 2021HANSARD Rough SleepingBrian and Stella Jones are two of the most incredible, compassionate, inspiring people you will ever meet. They set up the Moses Project in Stockton, which helps people who find…25 Feb 2021HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)Cleveland has some of the most hard-working, incredible, determined, committed police officers in the country. They go above and beyond day in, day out. I therefore welcome the…10 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateA huge debt of gratitude is owed to all those involved in our incredible, world-leading vaccination programme, including Teesside’s hospital, our primary care network and the…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsTeesside is on the up. It is a place with untapped potential, skills and expertise, and a place with boundless ambition that will play host to the biggest economic success story…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseMany councils have done a great job adapting to the ever-changing situation and supporting local residents. It is right, therefore, that the Government have given local…25 Jan 2021HANSARD Employment Rights: Government PlansI must start by saying that I am slightly confused as to how the Opposition have concluded that UK employment rights are an area of weakness on which to attack the Government. So…25 Jan 2021