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HANSARDEngagementsIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14 April.14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsDame Cheryl represented her constituents with considerable effectiveness for nearly 29 years and is already sorely missed in this place, especially by many of the newer Members,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to speak on this Humble Address. I offer my sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen on the death of her beloved husband the…12 Apr 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperThe Government are absolutely right in their vision of a global Britain that does not simply watch from the sidelines, so I welcome today’s commitment to a more persistent global…22 Mar 2021HANSARDData Transparency and Accountability: Covid-19I welcome this report and the excellent work done by my hon. Friend. As someone who studied mathematics at university, I know that evidence-based decision making is always the…18 Mar 2021HANSARDHM Courts and Tribunals Service: BacklogThis is an issue that is very close to the heart of many of my residents in South West Hertfordshire. How is the Department increasing use of remote hearings to ensure the safety…16 Mar 2021HANSARDHM Courts and Tribunals Service: BacklogWhat steps he has taken to help tackle the backlog of criminal cases before the courts.16 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI will be supporting this important piece of legislation, which delivers on our manifesto pledge. It covers many important elements, and during my contribution I will have time to…16 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsI recently visited Long Marston, Bovingdon, Rickmansworth and Berkhamsted to see the damage that flooding caused to our communities at first hand. Will the Prime Minister assure…10 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsThe Court’s judgment focused solely on the publication of contract notices. It did not make any judgment on the contracting process or on any of the individual processes in any…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS Staff PayMay I first wish the House a happy Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day? Will my hon. Friend outline how many pay rises we expect to see through pay progression by…08 Mar 2021HANSARD Counter-Daesh UpdateI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and I associate myself with the comments made about the excellent work of our armed forces in keeping us safe. Does my right hon.…04 Mar 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)The Treasury team’s ability to be dynamic in a quickly changing environment has saved many people up and down the country, including in my constituency, from financial ruin and…04 Mar 2021HANSARDG7 PresidencyWhat recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on trade priorities for the UK’s G7 presidency.25 Feb 2021HANSARDG7 PresidencyMay I once again commend my right hon. Friend for the excellent work she and her team have done to date? Can she advise the House what she will be looking to achieve under the…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseI draw the House’s attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Prior to taking my place in the House, I spent the past 16 years as a councillor in…25 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsAs the Minister will be aware, South West Hertfordshire is home to many successful and established musicians. Can my hon. Friend confirm that the UK’s proposals in the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditI congratulate the Minister for welfare delivery on his opening statement and on the work that he and his Department have done to make sure that our most vulnerable have the…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Educational SettingsHappy new year to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and everyone else in the House. For those students due to have sat GCSEs, and AS and A-levels later this year, we have had to make the…06 Jan 2021HANSARD UN Mission in Mali: Armed Forces DeploymentI too welcome the statement. At heart, all UK Defence operations are focused on building stability and security worldwide, from which all nations and people are able to benefit.…09 Dec 2020