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HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessThe Secretary of State claims that he has always been straight, yet his response to my question last week suggests otherwise. Remember, he was not straight over the need for…27 May 2021HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week, I asked the Health Secretary a very simple and honest question about a matter that is of national importance but also of…25 May 2021HANSARDManufacturing IndustryWhat steps the Government is taking to support the manufacturing industry in Wales.19 May 2021HANSARDManufacturing IndustryThe news in recent days that the Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into Liberty Steel will be really concerning for workers in Newport and Tredegar, and for all…19 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllLast Monday, a mere 80 hours after polling stations had closed, a leaflet fell on our doormat. Even though consent is already in place for 4,000 homes, which is more than…18 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateObviously vaccines are important, but so is testing. Six months ago to the day, the Health Secretary told us that the UK would open two new mega laboratories in early 2021 to…17 May 2021HANSARDKickstart: Youth UnemploymentI am afraid it is more damp squib than kickstart. An IT support and services company in my constituency started the much vaunted kickstart process on 15 September last year, with…17 May 2021HANSARDKickstart: Youth UnemploymentIf she will make an assessment of the effect of the kickstart scheme on long-term youth unemployment.17 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe planning Bill announced in the Queen’s Speech will ring loud alarm bells for many residents in my constituency of Warwick and Leamington, not least those in Sydenham, Whitnash…13 May 2021HANSARDTuring Scheme: Disadvantaged StudentsThis is a Government of illusion. The Prime Minister said that there was no risk to Erasmus, then it was gone, replaced with the Turing scheme, which Ministers said would improve…26 Apr 2021HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersThe Minister will know that 7,500 officers was a core commitment of New Decade, New Approach. Given the vital importance of neighbourhood policing in tackling disorder, what steps…21 Apr 2021HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersWhat assessment the Government have made of the potential effect of Budget 2021 on police officer numbers in Northern Ireland.21 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentLast week, there was an exam-room silence from the Government on when universities would return, with students, their families and university staff learning from newspapers what…15 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsGiven his ancestry, the Prime Minister will be more than familiar with the phrase “a fish rots from the head down”—it is a Turkish proverb. Put simply, since he became the Prime…14 Apr 2021HANSARD Strength of the UK’s Armed ForcesIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate; I was not entirely sure that I would get the opportunity. I am pleased that the right hon. and gallant Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart)…14 Apr 2021HANSARD STEM Subjects: Science and Discovery CentresIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer) on securing this important and timely debate. I…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperAccording to Admiral Mike Mullen, the ex-chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, 70,000-odd armed forces is about the same size as the entire US special forces. To quote him, he…22 Mar 2021HANSARD National Bus Strategy: EnglandAs chair of the all-party motor group, which includes responsibility for all vehicle manufacturers, I am concerned about the UK bus and coach industry, including companies such as…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsThe simple truth is that businesses up and down the country feel as though they were misled by the Government. They were encouraged to get behind the PPE challenge, and they made…09 Mar 2021HANSARD UK Video Games Industry: Contribution of Leamington SpaI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of Leamington Spa to the creation of the UK video games industry. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship…09 Mar 2021