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HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the future role of local directors of public health? While I do not enjoy having needles stuck into me, the best Christmas…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Transport for London: FundingI now have to impose a formal time limit of five minutes.30 Nov 2020HANSARD Transport for London: FundingColleagues, some people have withdrawn from the call list; others are not here, but they may turn up. As a best guess, if everyone speaks for five or six minutes at the most,…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ZoosWhat steps he is taking to support zoos during the covid-19 outbreak.26 Nov 2020HANSARDLocal Communities: Covid-19I know that my hon. Friend would agree with me that at this particular time our churches are more important than ever. Certainly in my constituency, they do remarkable work—for…26 Nov 2020HANSARDLocal Communities: Covid-19What steps the Church of England has taken to support local communities throughout the covid-19 outbreak.26 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the future management of c2c rail services in my constituency? The service used to be known as the “misery line”. It then…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ZoosOn a recent visit to Chester zoo, I saw its excellent conservation work and learned at first hand about the remarkable way it is coping with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastIn what must be the most challenging circumstances ever in which to deliver a spending review, I welcome the Restart scheme to help the unemployed. Last year, £500 million was…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingA number of constituents in a low-rise block of flats in Southend West have been unable to get their properties insured because of cladding issues. It will cost £400,000 to remove…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportI am delighted that the Chancellor’s money tree continues to bear rich fruit, but while the premier league is cash-rich, lower- league clubs such as Southend United have been…19 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Care Home ResidentsI know that my hon. Friend has already touched on this subject, but she will be aware that since April, many people have not been able to visit relatives and loved ones in care…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Care Home ResidentsWhat steps his Department is taking to protect care home residents during the covid-19 outbreak.17 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on unexplained deaths through epilepsy? On 16 November, SUDEP Action will be publishing a report that details how people with…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeI got terribly excited yesterday when I heard that my right hon. Friend would be making this statement, and of course I welcome his announcement. Will he commit to coming forward…12 Nov 2020HANSARDBreast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19It is a great honour for me to make my maiden speech from the Opposition side of the Chamber, although it seems a little strange. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for…12 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic Order: Covid-19What steps her Department is taking to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.09 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic Order: Covid-19While I much regret that we are having another lockdown, Essex police are doing a brilliant job in challenging circumstances. Will my right hon. Friend please spell out again what…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Syria: Humanitarian SituationColleagues, we have only until 5.30 for this debate. Two people on the call list have not shown up, so if colleagues, other than the Front-Bench spokespersons, take no longer than…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19Like most other people, I was absolutely horrified when a lockdown was called at the weekend. There I was at mass on Sunday, and with no warning at all the priest called me to the…02 Nov 2020