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HANSARD UK-EU NegotiationsI am sure that the Minister agrees that all common-sense people now know that we want a deal and we want a good deal, because the health, wealth and prosperity of our constituents…16 Jun 2020HANSARDChinese Investment: Intellectual PropertyWhat steps he is taking to ensure that Chinese investment in UK businesses does not undermine UK intellectual property.16 Jun 2020HANSARDChinese Investment: Intellectual PropertyFirst, may I associate myself with our memories of Jo Cox? She was my close friend, neighbour and great comrade and colleague. Why cannot this Government and Prime Minister wake…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUSome of us on the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union are very worried about the Secretary of State. He was very lacklustre when he gave evidence to the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUWhat plans he has to change the size and strength of the negotiating team working on the future relationship between the UK and the EU.11 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUI am sure the right hon. Lady will agree that we need a good deal. We need a deal in the time that we have set ourselves, but to get that, we need a mixture of trust, competence…09 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI only wish I could be with you, Mr Speaker, to ask this question to the Home Secretary. She will know that drugs and drug running are at the heart of so much violence when it…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Food Delivery DriversWhat discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on protecting the health of food delivery drivers during the covid-19 outbreak.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Food Delivery DriversAt a time in this crisis when many of us are very dependent on home delivery, there is growing evidence that children as young as 16 on a provisional licence are wobbling on to…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseDoes the Secretary of State remember that about a month ago I upset him by telling him that his Government’s policy during this crisis was a shambles? I thought they were actually…18 May 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillMadam Deputy Speaker, I would have loved to be with you this afternoon in the Chamber, but I am not allowed to be with you. I cannot look you in the eye, but I am here speaking…13 May 2020HANSARD Finance BillWhat a pleasure it is to contribute to this debate while in my isolation that I am still under, which meant that I could not accept the invitation to be in the Chamber today. I…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseI have known the Secretary of State ever since he came into Parliament. I know he has been unwell, but he would expect me to be robust in my question. As the Member of Parliament…22 Apr 2020HANSARDMMR VaccineI hear what the Minister says and of course all our thoughts are on coronavirus at the moment, but is she aware that last year 143,000 people, mainly children and young people,…10 Mar 2020HANSARDMMR Vaccine15. What steps he is taking to promote take-up of the MMR vaccine.10 Mar 2020HANSARDAccess to Employment for Ex-offendersThe Secretary of State will know that many prisoners have conditions that are not seen as a disability upfront. For example, they might be on the autism spectrum or have special…09 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusMay I press the Secretary of State on this matter? Yes, it is very important that we follow good science, but we also need good management. It is all right having a national…09 Mar 2020HANSARDBilateral Trade Relations: JapanShould not the Secretary of State be looking at the way in which we source things in this country—whether from Japan or China? We know that many of the drugs that we need to fight…05 Mar 2020HANSARDFemale EducationI welcome the new Secretary of State and also the fact that this morning marks the inauguration of the Speaker’s chaplain. It is lovely to see her in the Chamber and leading our…04 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Secretary of State to his role. I enjoyed working with him in his previous job, and I am sure he will do a very good job in this Department. Is he aware of the dire…03 Mar 2020