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374 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDBenefit Cap: Families with ChildrenThe number of households with children receiving universal credit who are subject to the benefit cap in my Bedford and Kempston constituency rose by a staggering 186% between…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportI have been contacted by sports clubs in my constituency, many of which, including Bedford Town and Kempston Rovers, are still unclear about what support, if any, they will get to…19 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsSix out of 10 people who have died from covid-19 are disabled, yet during this pandemic, disabled people have seen their care cut back, have struggled to isolate without…18 Nov 2020HANSARDSupporting Disadvantaged FamiliesI have had many heartfelt letters from directors of small and medium-sized enterprises who have received no financial assistance from the Chancellor, despite running successful…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.05 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWithout the safety net of league-wide sponsorship and TV broadcast deals to fall back on, second-tier rugby clubs will not make it through the pandemic without financial…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy constituents are being denied routine blood tests because the Swiss company, Roche, that supplies the labs in Bedford is having supply chain issues. If one company with one…15 Oct 2020HANSARDDisadvantaged Children: Educational AttainmentWhat steps he is taking to (a) improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged children and (b) close the educational attainment gap.12 Oct 2020HANSARDDisadvantaged Children: Educational AttainmentThe programmes that exist to encourage and inspire bright pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities have been severely impacted this year. The application…12 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Prime Minister keeps telling us that test and trace provision is being increased, yet the covid-19 testing facility at Bedford’s Borough Hall has just reduced its service…12 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you very much, Mr Speaker. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has said that over his dead body would he accept United States food standards, so will he take the…01 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe landlord of the Burnaby Arms pub in Bedford has three staff on zero-hours contracts. One is currently on flexible furlough, working reduced hours. The other two are still on…29 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.29 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsA care home owner in my constituency was told that if it refused to accept the return from hospital of a covid-positive patient, they would be discharged to an unfamiliar home.…08 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusThe initial findings of the investigation into Bedford’s now decreasing infection rate shows that women between 30 and 59 have been most affected. Will the Secretary of State…07 Jul 2020HANSARDRailways: Passenger ConfidenceWhat recent steps the Government have taken to increase passenger confidence in the railway.02 Jul 2020HANSARDRailways: Passenger ConfidenceCovid-19 has had a profound impact on the railways, but my constituents in Bedford and Kempston have been particularly hard hit. The Bedford-to-Corby electrification is now…02 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsPublic Health England and the joint biosecurity centre are undertaking a deep dive in Bedford to understand why the infection rate in my constituency is so high. The pillar 2…24 Jun 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy constituent Dorian Green came to the UK 52 years ago at the age of nine. In 2008, the Home Office wrongly told his employer that he did not have the right to work. He has been…23 Jun 2020HANSARDHigher Education Institutions: Covid-19What steps he is taking to support higher education institutions during the covid-19 outbreak.22 Jun 2020