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HANSARDEngagementsSome of my constituents had their Christmases ruined because the heavy rainfall and local inappropriate development caused foul water to enter their homes, causing them great…03 Feb 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: ImplementationAt such meetings, will my right hon. Friend raise the issue of food producers in Great Britain already having had their standards approved by the BRCGS, under the global standards…02 Feb 2021HANSARDEducational Settings: ReopeningI am sure the Minister will join me in paying tribute to the two special schools in my constituency, Alderman Knight and Milestone, as they carry out such amazing work with pupils…26 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Disruption to TradeCan the Minister confirm that anyone wanting to take personal goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will not be restricted in any way, and will he make sure that HMRC…13 Jan 2021HANSARDIndia: Persecution of Minority GroupsI remind hon. Members that there have been some changes to normal practice in order to support the new call list system and to ensure that social distancing can be respected.…12 Jan 2021HANSARDIndia: Persecution of Minority GroupsBefore I call the next speaker, I ask the three next speakers to limit their speeches to five minutes each.12 Jan 2021HANSARD Early Years Settings: Covid-19We have quite a bit of time, but I need to leave a couple of minutes at the end for Ms Anderson to respond.12 Jan 2021HANSARDGambling and LotteriesI welcome this review and also the Minister’s determination that it should be evidence-based, consistent and balanced, but can I join my hon. Friend the Member for Calder Valley…08 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThis is not an easy question, but how will the Health Secretary take into account the wider mental and physical health implications for people who are prevented from living their…26 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 November.25 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsCan the Prime Minister guarantee that in any agreement that he reaches with the European Union, British sovereignty will be protected for the whole United Kingdom, and that the UK…25 Nov 2020HANSARDEthiopiaWhat recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Ethiopia.24 Nov 2020HANSARDEthiopiaHaving chaired the all-party parliamentary group for Ethiopia and Djibouti for a long while, I have seen the relative peace that Ethiopia has lived in since 1987, and the last…24 Nov 2020HANSARDAffordable HousingI thank the Minister for that very full reply; it is good that so much work is going on. Does he think it might be useful to revisit the definition of affordable homes? In the…16 Nov 2020HANSARDAffordable HousingWhat steps he is taking to improve the supply of affordable housing.16 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsAs we and all countries across the world tackle the pandemic, is it not right that we also have to secure our post-EU future? Are we not doing that by securing help for our rural…11 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan we look at the visa application system for business people coming to this country? For far too many it is far too technical. and it really does need a review.09 Nov 2020HANSARD101 Service: Call Answering TimesI thank the Minister for that response, but the actual response on the 101 service is often far too long, and people then revert to the 999 service, putting undue pressure on it.…09 Nov 2020HANSARD101 Service: Call Answering TimesWhat steps she is taking to improve the call answering time on the 101 service; and if she will make a statement.09 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Activity Fund: TransparencyOrder. Before the Minister responds, I remind everybody that I want to leave two minutes for Mr Linden to wind up.22 Oct 2020