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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my right hon. Friend for listening to the Chairman of the International Development Committee and me about keeping that Committee, because we recognise its value, and I am…10 Dec 2020HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeDoes my right hon. and learned Friend agree that the purposes of sentencing include public protection as well as punishment, and that is important for the unduly lenient sentence…10 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingIn my constituency, the Derwent Valley Trust is trying to create a traffic-free cycleway along the beautiful Derwent valley, increasing tourism and enabling people to cycle to…03 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingWhat support his Department is providing to local authorities to increase levels of cycling and walking.03 Dec 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationYoung people are particularly at risk of being left behind as a result of this pandemic. Will my hon. Friend assure me that as we get our economy moving again, she will ensure…30 Nov 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationWhat steps her Department is taking to encourage businesses to participate in the kickstart scheme.30 Nov 2020HANSARD Official Development AssistanceThe International Development Committee has long recommended that there should be a single sign-off by—since its takeover of the Department for International Development—the FCDO…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastI congratulate the Chancellor on how he has handled the financial pressures that the pandemic has thrown at the Government, by thinking outside the box with brilliant, innovative…25 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat recent steps has the Minister taken with Cabinet colleagues to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for young people during the covid-19 outbreak?25 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastSo many things will be damaged, and our relations with the developing world will lose the soft influence that we have today. I cannot condone this, and therefore I will not be…25 Nov 2020HANSARDManufacturing SectorWhat steps his Department is taking to support the manufacturing sector.10 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMy right hon. Friend probably saw the BBC news last night featuring the Royal Derby Hospital where staff were saying that the numbers that were in hospital now were higher than in…10 Nov 2020HANSARDManufacturing SectorRolls-Royce is a very important manufacturer throughout the UK, not least in Derby, where it employs more than 12,000 people. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that whenever the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSexual Abuse and ExploitationFirst, I do not wish to condemn all aid workers, because there are some amazing aid workers out there. However, far too many are abusive to women and need to be stopped, so I am…04 Nov 2020HANSARDSexual Abuse and ExploitationI thank the hon. Gentleman for making that point. I think that the problem with character references is that those giving them can be sued, and they often have to be public.…04 Nov 2020HANSARDSexual Abuse and ExploitationI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of sexual abuse and exploitation. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. When we think of…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAs No. 88 on the call list, I thank the Prime Minister for remaining on his feet and answering so many questions. I would like to point out two things: one is that golf is a…02 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps is the Minister taking to ensure that UK armed forces will not be complicit in sexual exploitation and abuse by international peacekeepers in Mali?02 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend mentioned earlier the security staff, the Doorkeepers, the cleaners, everybody who keeps us safe in this place, and the catering staff. He did not mention our…02 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate about how many Select Committees we have in Parliament and the use of cross-departmental Committees to scrutinise money spent over a variety of Departments?22 Oct 2020