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HANSARDStamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) BillWe have faced a huge human health crisis, and we are now working to prevent that horrific health crisis being accompanied by a similar economic crisis. The Government have…13 Jul 2020HANSARDStamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman not recognise that, in order for housing supply to be available to first-time buyers, existing homeowners need to be able to move house to move up the…13 Jul 2020HANSARDStamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman recognise that what probably will help is the £12 billion affordable housing programme announced in the Budget only four months ago?13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Before the pandemic, pubs and hospitality employed more than 3 million people, which is 11% of UK employment, and contributed 7% of national GDP.…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsNobody’s chances in life should be limited by the colour of their skin or their ethnic background. What progress is the Prime Minister’s race disparity commission making, and when…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI am not sure whether I need to declare an interest as the adoptive stepfather of a number of the animals at Dudley Zoo and even, apparently, a step-grandfather now. Does my hon.…11 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q I shall be brief, because time is short. Turning specifically to the Bill, what benefits do you see the domestic abuse commissioner being able to deliver for migrant women who…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q Following on from that, I want to raise an issue about funding. Obviously, you worked extremely effectively with the designate domestic abuse commissioner to help get covid…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Sorry. The legislation we are considering would create a new independent office of domestic abuse commissioner, whose role is obviously to lead, to co-ordinate and to be an…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q On the specific point about the independent commissioner to lead on and tackle domestic abuse right across the country, what impact do you think having that kind of independent…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q Dame Vera, there have been suggestions that the remit of the domestic abuse commissioner may be changed to being a rather different, more general violence against women and…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q I will keep my question very short. Somiya, given your terrible experiences, what would you like to see the new domestic abuse commissioner do to ensure that the voices of…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)What benefits of the role of the domestic abuse commissioner, as it has been set out in the framework document, do you see being available for migrant victims of domestic abuse?…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q On the statutory definition, do you think that the definition within the legislation is the right one? Pragna Patel: I think the statutory definition is definitely a step…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillThe temporary measures that my right hon. Friend has included in the Bill will provide great respite for many businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, where businesses…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillI am listening carefully to the points the hon. Gentleman is making powerfully, but does he not accept that with our parliamentary system, in which the governing party will…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageThese measures are exactly what manufacturing firms in Dudley South have called for as they start to reopen. Will the Chancellor undertake to work with our excellent Mayor, Andy…12 May 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: RepatriationWhat steps he is taking to repatriate British nationals stranded overseas as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.11 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyMany businesses restarting operations are unlikely to have order books full enough to sustain a full workforce for months after the end of formal restrictions. Will the Prime…11 May 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: RepatriationA number of my constituents were overseas when this pandemic struck and are now unable to get together the money they need to pay for new flights home. What action is my right…11 May 2020