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HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactWe have been considering the factors of occupational exposure and comorbidities, but we have not finished looking at the research; there are so many research projects out there…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ali and Professor Neal, specialist epidemiologists and health technology advisers who are experts on covid-19 and ethnicity. I am…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactNo, I do not recognise that statement. In fact, I have had meetings with Dr Nagpaul, and we have had many discussions about further recommendations that he has given directly to…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI may have misspoken. It might have been that people over 80 are 70 times more likely. I need to make sure I am getting the statistics right. I will confirm that for Hansard . The…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question and share the deep sympathy he has for the suffering of his constituents. All of us, across the House, are seeing this. I have had…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI thank my hon. Friend for that question. I like re-emphasising that we should not jump to conclusions—we need to know why. If we misdiagnose, we are not able to solve the…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI will ask my colleagues in the Race Disparity Unit to see whether we can have a road map.22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactAs I said earlier, the Government really take seriously the outcomes for those with disabilities. There is a lot of work happening across Government, across very many Departments.…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactYes, absolutely; it has to be evidence-led. Everything that we are doing in the Equality Hub is evidence-led. We have a real focus on data, to ensure that we base our decisions on…22 Oct 2020HANSARDEqual Rights for LGBT People: International PromotionThe UK continues to be recognised as one of the most progressive countries globally for LGBT rights. The Government recently announced £3.2 million of new funding to help…21 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are taking a range of actions to ensure that everyone can access affordable period products. We are providing fully funded access to free period products in schools…21 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have been looking at the disproportionate impact the virus has had on very many groups. That is not a group where we have seen a disproportionate impact in terms of the effects…21 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe shadow Minister has written many letters to me over the past four months, and I have replied to them. It is simply untrue to say that she has not received a reply. She knows…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Risk and Outcome DisparitiesMy hon. Friend is right to raise the importance of children of all backgrounds being in school and their educational attainment and wellbeing more broadly. The Government have…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Risk and Outcome DisparitiesIn June, the Prime Minister asked me to lead cross-Government work on this issue, with a particular focus on ethnicity. I will update the House on the findings of my work in full…21 Oct 2020HANSARDEqual Rights for LGBT People: International PromotionWe have noted my hon. Friend’s concerns about the Government’s decision, and we assure him that the UK has a strong record on LGBT rights. The wait for gender identity clinics has…21 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is completely false to say that the Government have not acted and to deliberately ignore the significant measures we have put in place to reduce the spread of the virus in all…21 Oct 2020HANSARDWomen’s and Girls’ HealthThe Government are providing an extra £33.9 billion to the NHS to deliver its long-term plan, which has actions to tackle inequalities affecting women and girls. This includes…20 Oct 2020HANSARDEconomic Growth and Productivity: UK Nations and RegionsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that freeports will benefit communities across the UK by unleashing the economic potential of our ports, as he will very well know, having…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government appreciate the work that the Energy Research Accelerator has been undertaking across the midlands on energy innovation. We have set out our ambition to invest up to…20 Oct 2020