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HANSARD Covid-19Indeed, the restrictions place a significant burden on our law enforcement agencies. I will close by dealing with the slightly different local lockdowns that are in place across…28 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe whole country will recognise the unenviable choices that the Government face at this time. Whatever further measures are in contemplation for the days ahead, may I issue a…21 Sept 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. This Government know how important good lavatory provision is for all of us at work, in our leisure time or as we shop,…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillToday’s debate has raised some interesting and valid points that help us to understand how the provisions of the Bill will operate. But before I get to the detail of the…03 Sept 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Covid-19 PreventionSince 24 June, all local authorities have been able to access postcode-level testing data through their director of public health, and that is securely shared by PHE on a weekly…20 Jul 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Covid-19 PreventionI pay enormous tribute to the care workers on Teesside and of course to our local NHS, which we share as Teesside MPs. This has been a constantly evolving and very complex…20 Jul 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Covid-19 PreventionMy Department has been working closely with the Joint Biosecurity Centre and the Department of Health and Social Care to develop a framework for the local management of further…20 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authority Revenue LossesOur engagement with councils has enabled us to understand pressures at a national and local level across England. To date, we have announced £4.3 billion-worth of additional…20 Jul 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Covid-19 PreventionI thank the hon. Lady for her question. It is obviously very important we get control of the situation in Blackburn. Public Health England and NHS Test and Trace are actively…20 Jul 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMy officials meet fortnightly with those of the Scottish Government, and it is obviously very important that we maintain that dialogue. As I indicated in my reply to the hon.…20 Jul 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundObviously, I do not accept the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation of the Government. We are working very hard to ensure that we deliver on the decision to leave the European Union.…20 Jul 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe stronger towns fund is a vital part of our levelling-up work. I make no apologies whatsoever for saying that it is a really important tool to rectify long-standing economic…20 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. I had recent constructive discussions with both Lincolnshire MPs and all Greater Lincolnshire council leaders on this subject. It is now…20 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. There is no question but that we owe an enormous debt to town and parish councils for everything they have done throughout the pandemic.…20 Jul 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundIt is obviously importantly that we provide that clarity—I wholly agree with the hon. Gentleman—and we are going to provide that clarity after the cross-government spending review…20 Jul 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe 2019 Conservative party manifesto committed at a minimum to matching the size of EU structural funds in each nation. It is very important that we get these decisions right.…20 Jul 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThis Government believe in respecting the results of democratic referendums. Leaving the European Union has provided us with an opportunity to align the objective of the EU…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The Government recognise the vital role that public lavatories play in our communities and the economy. Ensuring access to…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillAs the hon. Lady says, they should—because this legislation does something of lasting benefit. I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Arundel and South Downs (Andrew…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillThat is a well made point. It is precisely because so many people rely on these facilities that it is important that we do this. Although it is not necessarily the kind of…16 Jul 2020