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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am a little concerned that Ministers are now casting doubt on the reliability and efficacy of the vaccine, but we have been told by scientists that the first dose brings…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor said the day after the comprehensive spending review that the Government were looking at when they will bring forward legislation on the 0.7%…09 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe country is doing incredibly well in terms of the vaccine roll-out. As the Prime Minister has said, it is “going gangbusters”. The infection rate is being driven down, and the…04 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the vaccine roll-out and on the use of the SureScreen tests, which were bought locally to me. The pressure on the NHS due to coronavirus has…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19We have had some fantastic news today—some really good news. We have had the Scottish study, which shows that the vaccine is preventing serious illness and that people are not…22 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal elections are going to play an important part in this country’s democracy. At the end of play, after the polls have closed, there are the counts, which involve staff from…11 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for Victims of Domestic AbuseDomestic abuse is a heinous crime that destroys lives and families, and it is vital that every part of society works together to prevent it from happening. Will my hon. Friend…09 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for Victims of Domestic AbuseWhat steps his Department is taking to help businesses support victims of domestic abuse.09 Feb 2021HANSARDCulture Recovery FundBecause of the nature of the industry, many performers organise their business in such a way that they sometimes fall through the cracks of Government support. What support is the…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCulture Recovery FundWhat progress his Department has made on delivering support for the culture and heritage sector through the culture recovery fund.04 Feb 2021HANSARDDelivery of Transport Infrastructure ProjectsWhat steps his Department is taking to accelerate the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.28 Jan 2021HANSARDDelivery of Transport Infrastructure ProjectsDuffield railway station in my constituency is expected to become busier during the next few years, as work on improvements to the A38 will make driving from Duffield to Derby…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe importance of levelling up to constituencies like mine is critical as we look to build back better from covid. With that in mind, can the Prime Minister commit to delivering…27 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that, like me, my hon. Friend has received a lot of ill-informed and abusive emails and posts on social media about the school lunches. I am pleased that the Department…18 Jan 2021HANSARDSelect Committee on International DevelopmentI thank the hon. Lady for her statement. My belief, having been involved since 2018, is that it is no good having tick-boxes for organisations when it is well known that it is…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am speaking from a very snowy Derbyshire today. Could the Leader of the House facilitate a statement by the most appropriate Cabinet Minister to give the country some good news…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthWell, covid has outwitted us again. It has come back with a vengeance and it is hitting many people. It is affecting the hospitals to such a degree that the tired nurses and the…06 Jan 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI would like to echo what many have said by wishing the House staff a very happy new year and thanking them for what they have done. I also thank those on the frontline in the…30 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDerbyshire is a fantastic place to live and work. It has an all-round economy and great culture. Will the Minister tell us what steps he is taking to increase the proportion of…17 Dec 2020HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeWhat recent sentences she has extended through the unduly lenient sentence scheme.10 Dec 2020