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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.14 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for Left-Behind ChildrenEducation can be the ultimate gap closer, divide smasher and opportunity provider. Every single child deserves the very best start in life and a quality education regardless of…07 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany people across Stockton South, including me, enjoy a cheeky Nando’s or a finger-lickin’ good KFC, but we are concerned about the prospect of chlorinated chicken. Can the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI am incredibly grateful that disadvantaged youngsters in my area will benefit from this support, but my local council was recently unsuccessful in a bid to the holiday activities…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) for the opportunity to speak in this very important debate. I want to talk about a place that could be far, far…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI will be brief. The Bill is in many ways a seminal step in strengthening public confidence in our criminal justice system, tackling radicalisation and ensuring that justice is…09 Jun 2020HANSARDTackling Loneliness6. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle the risk of loneliness.04 Jun 2020HANSARDTackling LonelinessAge UK Teesside is giving amazing support to those elderly people isolating alone through its telephone befriending service. What are the Government doing to support charities and…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillFor decades, people in this country have talked about immigration. When it comes to EU migration, that national debate has been entirely academic, as the UK had so little control…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Civil Society and CharitiesWhat steps his Department is taking to help ensure the sustainability of (a) civil society organisations and (b) charities affected by the covid-19 outbreak.27 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsI welcome the Government’s commitment to write off £13 billion of debt for hospital trusts across the country, freeing up our hospitals to work through the crisis and creating a…22 Apr 2020HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI am delighted to deliver my maiden speech on the day that my long-standing friend and constituency neighbour, my right hon. Friend the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Rishi Sunak),…11 Mar 2020HANSARDClean Growth Industries: New JobsThe Net Zero Teesside project aims to decarbonise the Teesside industrial cluster by as early as 2030, capturing up to 6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. The project…03 Mar 2020HANSARDClean Growth Industries: New Jobs7. What steps he is taking to increase the number of new jobs in clean growth industries.03 Mar 2020HANSARDYoung People: Equitable OpportunityLevelling up opportunities for young people is a vital part of delivering for constituents such as those in Stockton South. How will my right hon. Friend improve school standards…02 Mar 2020HANSARDYoung People: Equitable Opportunity18. What steps he is taking to ensure equitable opportunity for young people throughout the UK.02 Mar 2020