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HANSARD 0.7% Official Development Assistance TargetThank you for calling me, Mr Deputy Speaker, a little earlier than I anticipated. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr Mitchell) on securing…08 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the Houseindicated dissent.13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House knows that the road map is going along slowly but steadily, and that restrictions are being removed. In fact the nightclubs will be open in the foreseeable…13 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationI welcome the Queen’s Speech. I am delighted that the Prime Minister has yet again said that he will back 12 years of quality education for girls, which will affect millions of…13 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat practical steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that children, young people, and staff in educational settings have access to appropriately qualified people to…26 Apr 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetCould I just put the Minister right? The Foreign Secretary put out the statement at gone 5 o’clock the night before we met at 9 o’clock the following morning, so he did not give…26 Apr 2021HANSARDEU Flowering Bulb ImportsSadly, the bulb organisation that I spoke to told me that a couple of people have left the trade because it is not worth their while. I know that a lot of progress has been made…22 Apr 2021HANSARDEU Flowering Bulb ImportsWhat steps he is taking to improve the domestic inspection process for flowering bulbs imported from the EU.22 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we speak, the Foreign Secretary is being held to account by the Select Committee on International Development, following his written statement late last night. One thing in his…22 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the phenomenal roll-out of the vaccine programme, which has been astonishing. I, too, have had my second vaccine, which makes me feel much…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCoronavirusLet me start by congratulating the Government on the remarkable success of the vaccination programme. It has been phenomenal and it has made many, many people feel incredibly…25 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEaster is a time for love, but there is not going to be much love this Easter because very few people will be able to get married. It is a traditional time for marriage. This…25 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in BusinessThe majority of people employed in the wedding industry are women. The road map out of lockdown offers very little hope for the wedding industry or the supply chain as couples…23 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in BusinessWhat steps his Department is taking to support women in business.23 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Culture and Entertainment IndustriesThe past year has had a huge impact on our young people, and I know we all share the ambition to do as much as possible to support them. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, as…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Culture and Entertainment IndustriesWhat steps his Department is taking to support the reopening of the culture and entertainment industries as covid-19 restrictions are eased.18 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateThe vaccine roll-out has been incredibly successful, but we have now come up against a bit of a hiccup with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Europe does not seem to be too keen on using…18 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewThere is much to commend in this statement from the Prime Minister, but I am saddened to hear that we will be balancing the books on the backs of the poor. We are devastating the…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillGiven the recent focus on violence against women and the fact that the coronavirus pandemic has increased physical and sexual violence, the Bill represents an opportunity to fix…16 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenI welcome the announced in-depth review of the criminal justice system when it comes to rape and sexual assault. Does my right hon. Friend agree that every part of the criminal…15 Mar 2021