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HANSARDBahrain: Prisoners Under Sentence of DeathWill my right hon. Friend outline what steps the Government have taken to ensure that Bahrain is clear about the UK’s position on human rights?09 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMay I too welcome the global human rights sanctions regime as proposed by the Foreign Secretary? Will he outline to the House whether this sanctions regime ensures that the UK…06 Jul 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesThe latest figures show that almost 9 million jobs have been furloughed, including 12,500 in my own constituency —jobs that would otherwise undoubtedly have been lost. As we begin…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderAs the House will be aware, we are going through the worst public health crisis in a century. It has killed more than 40,000 people in this country, many of them from the BAME…15 Jun 2020HANSARDVoter IdentificationAcross this House we need to make sure that we trust the results of the ballot box to protect our democracy. What assurances can my hon. Friend give that every eligible voter,…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI commend my hon. Friend for this debate. Seeing so many Members in the House during an Adjournment debate is a reflection of the importance of this issue. My hon. Friend…11 Jun 2020HANSARDVoter IdentificationWhat steps he is taking to implement voter identification requirements for future elections.11 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesI welcome my right hon. and learned Friend’s statement. Can he confirm that a key element of the future probation service system will be focusing on reducing the £18 billion cost…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. Many colleagues in the House have alluded to the importance of sub-postmasters during this global pandemic. What reassurance can my hon. Friend give…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresMay I remind the House that this week is Carers Week? Will my right hon. Friend assure me that SAGE, when providing advice to Ministers, looked at a range of information to ensure…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresBefore I ask my question, I put on record that my wife works as a contractor for an international travel company. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that these health measures will…03 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security Legislation: UK ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. Does he agree that the national security law proposed by Beijing undermines the one country, two systems framework? Will he assure…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCommercial and Household Waste CollectionDoes my hon. Friend agree that waste collection is an integral part of ensuring health and wellbeing during this global pandemic? I know that she has thanked key workers, but…19 May 2020HANSARDCommercial and Household Waste CollectionWhat steps he is taking to ensure that (a) commercial and (b) household waste continues to be collected during the covid-19 outbreak.19 May 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI rise in support of this Bill. First and foremost, I am a democrat. I stood on a manifesto saying that we will take back control of our immigration policies, and this Bill is…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19First, I want to thank all the frontline staff, especially those in South West Hertfordshire. I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement and the further guidance issued today.…11 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for her statement. She will be aware of the World Health Organisation, and there have been some criticisms of it. Do we agree with those criticisms,…06 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Repatriation of UK NationalsFirst, may I pass on my thanks for the work the Department has done during this unprecedented pandemic? Will my hon. Friend update the House on progress made by his Department in…29 Apr 2020HANSARD Public ServicesWhat contingency plans does my right hon. Friend have in place to ensure that our prisons, such as the Mount in my own patch, remain functional, given the increase in staff…28 Apr 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for allowing me the opportunity to make my maiden speech as the Member of Parliament for South West Hertfordshire, and it is a real pleasure to…17 Mar 2020