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HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThank you so much, Mr Deputy Speaker—I am, I think, unmuted. First, I thank my constituents, not only for sending me back to Parliament yet again, but for being so forthright in…09 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI appreciate the Leader of the House’s support for Toad of Toad Hall, the great open road and the desire for everyone to drive, but has he seen the British Lung Foundation’s…11 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareI am fully in favour of a review of the NHS that brings it up to date and makes it the best healthcare centre in the world, but if the Secretary of State wants to make this a…11 Feb 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseCan I ask the Leader of the House for some advice and help, as he has good experience in financial services? I hear this morning that LV= Liverpool Victoria, one of the oldest…04 Feb 2021HANSARDSerious Fraud OfficeWhat steps she is taking to ensure the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.04 Feb 2021HANSARDSerious Fraud OfficeMay I remind the Minister that many people believe that the Serious Fraud Office is seriously underfunded and under-resourced? It has just abandoned its inquiry into British…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogWhat steps he is taking to tackle the backlog of court cases as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.02 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State is very well aware that when he does good things, I tell him so, and there is much to celebrate today. But before we get too euphoric, can I remind him that…02 Feb 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogFrom all the evidence in Yorkshire and the north-east from judges, retired judges and senior barristers, I get the feeling that there are serious problems. Is it not the case that…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Russian Federation: Human RightsAs a long-standing Member of Parliament, I do not know what the Government’s policy is towards Russia. It is a corrupt regime that poisons people in our country and poisons its…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillThank you for calling me from Huddersfield, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have been involved in the environmental campaigning sector for all my political parliamentary career, and I…26 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogIs the Minister aware that many lawyers and people using the courts are absolutely terrified of going to work? These are not covid-safe environments. As co-chair of the all-party…20 Jan 2021HANSARD Remote Education and Free School MealsMay I just say that I do not want to turn this into a typical debate where we blame the Government for everything? We have a covid crisis that has shaken everyone’s lives. We have…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Xinjiang: Forced LabourI welcome what the Foreign Secretary has said. I think he has been strong, though he could be a bit stronger on sanctions. Right across the piece this is a repressive regime that…12 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillIn my brief contribution, I wish to say that I feel very strongly about Europe. We are leaving the European Union; we are not leaving Europe. I am a war baby. I was born in London…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangMay I remind the Minister, who I have a lot of time for, that we have all-party support on this issue? China is really waging a war against democracy and human rights —not just in…16 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State will know that I have warmed to his performance over the months of this pandemic, and I think he is doing a pretty good job. I think it was the Prime…14 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUI get on well with the Minister, but I must tell her this morning that it is our duty to hold this Government to account at this crucial time for all our constituents. That being…10 Dec 2020HANSARD EU Withdrawal AgreementThe Minister will be—I hope—aware that many of us will feel very sad that his career will end in failure if we do not get an agreement with the European Union today or very soon.…09 Dec 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy ActivistsMay I remind the Minister that we in this House have a sacred duty? I was a member of one of the many all-party delegations that went to Hong Kong to persuade residents that they…07 Dec 2020