Contributions
1,077 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDCovid-19 UpdatePubs in tier 2 areas are very heavily regulated environments, and in tier 3 they are completely closed. Nothing like the same restrictions are in place on public transport, in…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) BillIn many of these debates over the past four years, the Government have referred to “frictionless trade” between the mainland and Northern Ireland. The Government now say that they…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) BillIt is a great pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Wokingham (John Redwood). Unusually, I found myself agreeing with much of what he said about the time we have to debate…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, but even the statistics that she refers to regarding the overall impact on the economy mask the absolutely catastrophic impact that no deal…09 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesI very much welcome this review. As the statement has exposed, a huge breadth of issues need to be considered. Will the Minister say something about the extent to which the amount…08 Dec 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 ResponseWhat support the armed forces are providing during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.07 Dec 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 ResponsePeople in Chesterfield have had cause to be grateful to members of our armed forces, who helped to erect the coronavirus testing station at the Technique Stadium in Chesterfield.…07 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineThe Health Secretary spoke about learning lessons and continuing to improve the system. My partner’s daughter is currently self-isolating because someone in her class at school…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthThe weight of opinion that has been heard today should make the Government think twice about the direction they are taking. The fact that the Prime Minister had to come here today…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthI am very pleased to hear it. Many Labour Members believe that there should be restrictions but believe that the Prime Minister’s tiers are wrong. He is explaining very well why…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public Healthrose—01 Dec 2020HANSARDEducationThe recent Westminster Hall debate on Unionlearn was as illuminating for what was not said as for what was. There was no attempt by the Government to pretend that there had been a…30 Nov 2020HANSARDEducationThe recent Westminster Hall debate on Unionlearn was as illuminating for what was not said as for what was. There was no attempt by the Government to pretend that there had been a…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastBritain’s publicans and the wider hospitality trade are facing a catastrophic Christmas. The Government’s mishandling of coronavirus, the lack of evidence behind their policies,…25 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundThe recent Westminster Hall debate on Unionlearn was as illuminating for what was not said as for what was. There was no attempt by the Government to pretend that there had been a…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsThere was a time when the Conservative party was proud of the fact that it was the party of business, but those days seem to be long gone: now business is telling the Government…18 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I, too, thank my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood) for securing the debate and…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyThe Minister seems keen to tell us how hard he and his team are working; meanwhile, crucial trade partners such as Canada seem to feel that the Government just have not got their…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Universal Credit: Effect of Child Element on Separated ParentsI am never knowingly quiet, Mrs Murray. [ Laughter. ] I appreciate the Minister’s response and his offer to continue our dialogue after this debate. I recognise that creating a…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Universal Credit: Effect of Child Element on Separated ParentsThe Minister talked about the Government wanting parents to work together and leaving it to parents to decide, but clearly, this is not a unique situation. After a separation,…04 Nov 2020