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HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI am delighted that we are holding the debate again this year. It is an important opportunity to highlight the severe challenges that are still being faced by women all over the…05 Mar 2020HANSARDResearch and Development Investment13. What steps he is taking to increase investment in research and development.03 Mar 2020HANSARDResearch and Development InvestmentI also welcome the emphasis that the Government are placing on research and development. Will my right hon. Friend tell me what further action is being taken on the proposal for a…03 Mar 2020HANSARDReoffending Reduction4. What plans he has to help reduce prisoner reoffending.25 Feb 2020HANSARD Social CareI am pleased that Labour has chosen this important debate as one of its Opposition day topics. Social care impacts on people from all backgrounds across the whole country, and it…25 Feb 2020HANSARDReoffending ReductionMany of those in prison have low educational attainment and lack skills, which makes it difficult for them to integrate on release. What steps are the Government taking to ensure…25 Feb 2020HANSARDOnline Harms LegislationDoes the Minister agree that we need to urge tech companies immediately to make it much easier for parents to set parental controls, to keep their children safer?13 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Over the past few weeks, I have met a number of businesses in the Meon Valley whose growth is being held back by poor internet connectivity. What funding exists to help…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationI, too, wish to speak about how small breweries are taxed. Unlike pubs, which are closing, small breweries have experienced amazing growth over the past 20 years; there were 400…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI start by welcoming the Bill. The core tenet of the common agricultural policy—subsidising farming—is vital. Farming is one of our fundamental industries, and it needs our…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Middle East Peace PlanI welcome the prospect of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and note that the Palestinians are involved almost immediately. Will the Minister confirm that the…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI welcome the Bill, which will help those people, but what about commercial tenants in business parks? I am thinking particularly of rural areas such as Meon Valley, where there…22 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister update us on what support children with special educational needs receive, in respect of improving inter-agency co-ordination in order to provide prompt support…20 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the Leader of the House will have seen from questions today, poor broadband and lack of mobile coverage are major issues for many Members and their constituents, including mine…16 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI am delighted to see you in your place, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I congratulate the hon. Member for St Albans (Daisy Cooper) on her excellent maiden speech. She has certainly…13 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresI welcome the news that the Minister has given. Having also lived in Melbourne in Australia and having friends who are still living out there, this has been a great concern to me…09 Jan 2020