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HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsWould the excellent Home Secretary agree that the sensible and humane way to deal with this problem is for the French to agree a returns policy? In that way, we could give…22 Nov 2021HANSARDModern Slavery OffencesWhile the Minister is absolutely right to say that we lead Europe on modern-day slavery, the question asked by the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) goes to the heart…22 Nov 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: EU NegotiationsI congratulate the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on obtaining this important urgent question. May I take up a difference with him on one thing? Will my…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan: North and MidlandsI am grateful that the excellent Secretary of State has come to the House and made, as Sir Humphrey would say, such a “courageous” decision. It would be much easier politically to…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSplendid!18 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEach week thousands of economic migrants come to this country illegally by crossing the channel from France. Now we know that migrants landing on the Kent coast will be taken to…18 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government and House of Commons Commission…16 Nov 2021HANSARD Pedicabs: Women’s SafetyWe move on to another important debate. While people are getting into place, there are some housekeeping rules. I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when…16 Nov 2021HANSARDRape and Violence against Women and Girls: Prosecutions and ConvictionsWomen and girls who are victims of human trafficking suffer extreme violence, yet, last year, there were only 91 prosecutions and 13 convictions for specific modern slavery…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseI could not agree more with the Leader of the Opposition that House business should never be whipped. Can he say whether he whipped his Members last week?08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI got my jabs on time, I then managed to get covid—probably from this place—and I have also had my booster jab. I understand from the Minister that there is a new antiviral drug;…04 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think one of the problems with yesterday was the fact that two issues were being put together; one was the case of my right hon. Friend the Member for North Shropshire (Mr…04 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS England Funding: Announcement to MediaThe well-known journalist Michael Crick put out on Twitter: “Tonight, in quick succession, I—& no doubt other reporters—received 6 Treasury press releases about what’s in next…25 Oct 2021HANSARD Health Incentives SchemeIt is always good to have a Minister at the Dispatch Box making a statement. However, precedent says that on a private Members’ Bill day, statements are put on only if they are…22 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human RightsI welcome the excellent Secretary of State to the Dispatch Box. Does she agree that free trade agreements enable us to influence the supply chain in the countries with which we…21 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy GP has been excellent at promoting vaccinations. I had my second vaccination on 17 April. Five weeks ago, I got covid and I was pretty poorly, but thank God I had had the…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is hard to believe that I was part of a tribute act, along with my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Tom Pursglove) and Councillor Helen Harrison, when a leadership contest for…21 Oct 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government ResponseMr Speaker was right to blow a gasket this morning about the Government yet again announcing major policy in a press conference and not coming to this House. The excellent…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareWill the Minister recommend what North Northamptonshire Council has just done, which is to pay its social care workers as a minimum the real living wage and to backdate that to…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3)I think the problem for the Secretary of State is how the Government acted in the past by not bringing things to the House for debate; I know that the chairman of the 1922…19 Oct 2021