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HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyIt is a pleasure to follow my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough (Gill Furniss), and it was a delight to hear the maiden speech by…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyThe hon. Lady makes an excellent point. While, overall, on a macro level, having more jobs available for British workers will push wages up, it is of course the case that certain…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyWhat is far more significant is the way in which we tax individuals—potentially spreading people’s income tax allowance and things like that—rather than looking at household…21 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination of ChildrenI very much appreciate the point and the reassurance the Minister is giving, but even the CMOs acknowledge that the vaccine programme in and of itself is not going to end…21 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination of ChildrenI thank all hon. Members who contributed to this important debate. I also thank the Minister and the shadow Minister for their speeches. We are united in our desire to get back to…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-oldsGiven the known and unknown risks of vaccinating healthy children, and given that between 40% and 70% of children are estimated already to have covid antibodies, what plans does…13 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care LevyIt is an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone). I am in absolutely no doubt that we need to raise the money to enable the NHS to recover from the…08 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care LevyMy constituency has similar house prices, and I know that my constituents share these concerns. As for the point about income tax, the advantage of taking this tax from national…08 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs my hon. Friend said, the Government have referred the question of the mass vaccination of healthy children to the chief medical officer, asking him to take into account wider…06 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI rise to speak in support of the Bill and to set out why it is so important that as a society we continue to hear and engage with minority and controversial opinions. We all know…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his new role and warmly welcome his statement about the importance of addressing non-covid health issues. Sadly, for the last 17 months our…06 Jul 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne (Caroline Ansell) on securing today’s important debate and refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial…30 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsWhat steps his Department is taking to improve transport connections in the north of England.24 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsThe Penistone line in my constituency connects major Yorkshire towns and cities such as Sheffield, Barnsley and Huddersfield, as well as serving smaller communities such as…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryI am very much in favour of free trade, which contributes to prosperity, innovation and fairness across the world. However, free trade requires a level playing field, and right…21 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusFollowing the science is an attractive and even comforting idea in a time of uncertainty. But—I say this as a scientist —we can no more follow science than we can follow history.…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Finance BillIt is a pleasure to speak on Report of the Finance Bill. Over the past 14 months, the Government’s main concern has been to protect the UK from the worst impacts of the global…24 May 2021HANSARDPrison Leavers: Support into EmploymentWhat steps her Department is taking to support prison leavers into employment.17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllThe first duty of any Government is to keep their citizens safe. I welcome the measures announced in the Queen’s Speech that will strengthen our UK security protections, including…17 May 2021HANSARDPrison Leavers: Support into EmploymentNorthern College in my constituency is a resident education college that gives disadvantaged adults a second chance at adult education. Many students are former prisoners, but…17 May 2021