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HANSARDPublic Inquiry: Handling of Covid-19 in Scotland6. What recent discussions he has had with Scottish Ministers on the public inquiry into the handling of covid-19 in Scotland.08 Sept 2021HANSARDPublic Inquiry: Handling of Covid-19 in ScotlandThroughout the pandemic, one of the most dangerous impacts has been not just that of the virus itself, but the impact it has had on our NHS in preventing life-saving operations…08 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Government should lead by example with their spending power and with the design of public contracts to buy more from Great Britain, as Labour would, but the UK strategic…07 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeTime and again, I have urged Government to fairly fund areas most in need, not create competitions that are often won by Cabinet members representing wealthy areas. We must have a…22 Jul 2021HANSARDAbundance of Wildlife Species: Legislative ProposalsIf he will bring forward legislative proposals to set a target for the abundance of wildlife species by 2030.22 Jul 2021HANSARDAbundance of Wildlife Species: Legislative ProposalsThe UK is among the most nature-depleted countries; half our wildlife has decreased since 1970 and one in seven species are now at risk of extinction. Given a decade of huge cuts,…22 Jul 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for her work and for this long-awaited strategy for tackling violence against women and girls, but as she will be aware, the Labour party put forward a…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillSince 2018, I have raised the issue of dangerous cladding on at least seven different occasions in the House, but for hundreds across my Slough constituency, I am frustrated by…21 Jul 2021HANSARDStoke-Leek Line: ReopeningIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Staffordshire Moorlands (Karen Bradley) on securing today’s debate. As we…20 Jul 2021HANSARDStoke-Leek Line: ReopeningI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention, but we must agree to disagree on this issue. Although it is okay to have competition in certain arenas, in this arena what is…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCyber-attack: MicrosoftIn March, the former head of the National Cyber Security Centre said that the Government have been confused in their approach to China. After the failed policies of the so-called…20 Jul 2021HANSARD Amnesty for Undocumented MigrantsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie, and I congratulate the well over 100,000 people who signed the petition to secure this important debate. Indeed, many…19 Jul 2021HANSARD Legacy of Northern Ireland’s PastMargaret Valente was just 30 years old when, in 1980, her husband was abducted by the Provisional IRA and held captive for three days before being murdered. Ten years later, her…14 Jul 2021HANSARDDraft Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I want to address the future of rail passenger and freight services using the channel tunnel and the high-speed…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Oxford-Cambridge ArcI thank the Minister for giving way; he is most generous to do so. He has not responded to my key point about the east-west rail link. In order to assuage residents’ concerns and…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Oxford-Cambridge ArcIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker) on securing today’s debate. I welcome the opportunity to…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Water SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I am pleased to be able to speak on such an important matter. I extend my gratitude to the Chair of the Petitions…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsWhen my grandmother, whom I loved dearly, was lying on her hospital deathbed, none of us was allowed to be there to comfort her in her final moments. I could not even carry her…07 Jul 2021HANSARDMental Health ServicesWhat steps he is taking to help improve provision of mental health services for members of the armed forces.05 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Ministry of Defence’s own figures suggest that just 20 out of 200 non-UK service personnel who left the regulars in 2019-20 were covered by the Government’s proposed visa…05 Jul 2021