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HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI broadly welcome the Bill that the Government have brought forward today, but that welcome does not come without reservation. When the state acts, it is really important that…09 Jun 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (First sitting)Q I have a question regarding the change for non-EU migrants where it looks like the thresholds for wages are going to be coming down. The question is particularly for the London…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Kidsgrove Sports CentreIt is great to hear what is happening in my hon. Friend’s constituency. Up in County Durham we have problems with obesity levels similar to those in Stoke, Newcastle and…09 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUA comprehensive free trade agreement can easily be reached by the end of the year between the UK and the EU for one simple reason, which is that we are starting from the same…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThroughout the pandemic, our police officers have put themselves in danger to uphold the rule of law, save lives and serve our communities. Does my right hon. Friend join me in…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseCan the Leader of the House tell us what steps are being taken to ensure that we deliver on our important legislative agenda, as we have been tasked to do by the British people?…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Victims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeI commend the Government for the positive work they have done in this area, particularly my right hon. Friend the Member for Skipton and Ripon (Julian Smith). As a former special…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseI congratulate the Secretary of State on hitting both the 100,000 and the 200,000 targets for testing. It is indeed correct that the capacity needs to be there; we do not use the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsToday I submitted a formal expression of interest for a new rail line between Consett and the Metrocentre, connecting my constituency to the heart of the north-east in Newcastle.…20 May 2020HANSARD Coronavirus and Care HomesTesting for my constituents in care homes has begun, but can the Secretary of State tell me when all care home staff and residents will be tested? Secondly, it has become apparent…19 May 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI welcome this Bill as a sensible, measured approach that delivers on our manifesto commitments to the British people to take back control of our borders and deliver a fair…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: School ReopeningThe vast majority of schools in North West Durham have remained open for the most vulnerable children. Will the Secretary of State join me in thanking the staff of those schools…13 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsMay I put on record the gratitude of my constituency for the leadership shown by the Prime Minister and the Health Secretary during this very difficult time for the whole country?…25 Mar 2020HANSARDTransport Connections: North-East England and Scotland3. What steps the Government is taking to improve transport connections between the north-east of England and Scotland.25 Mar 2020HANSARDTransport Connections: North-East England and ScotlandThe A68 is the third major road link between the north of England and Scotland. It runs through many constituencies, including Darlington, Sedgefield, Bishop Auckland and Hexham,…25 Mar 2020HANSARDSupport for Farmers7. What steps the Government are taking to ensure that farmers benefit from the Government's proposal to move from land-based to environmental enhancement-based support.19 Mar 2020HANSARDSupport for FarmersAlthough my upland farmers in Weardale are already working on schemes such as peat restoration and afforestation, my lowland farmers are particularly concerned that they might…19 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I would like to echo many of the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Aaron Bell) about the coronavirus outbreak. While there were measures in the Budget…17 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The A68 runs from the town of Darlington all the way up to Edinburgh and through five constituencies in the north of England, including mine. Given that 30% of its use is from…12 Mar 2020HANSARDBus ServicesTowns such as Crook, Willington and Burnopfield in my constituency are starved of late evening and weekend bus services. What plans will the Government bring forward in the next…12 Mar 2020