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538 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDDual Tariff Proposals: British Food StandardsWhat steps he is taking to protect British food standards under dual tariff proposals.25 Jun 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardI speak today in favour of a pay increase for NHS healthcare workers. More than 500 constituents have signed the petition calling on the Government to recognise the hard work and…25 Jun 2020HANSARDDual Tariff Proposals: British Food StandardsCan the Secretary of State explain exactly how a dual tariff would prevent British consumers from having to accept imported food produced by causing animals unnecessary suffering,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentWill the hon. Gentleman give way?24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffMy hon. Friend makes a very strong point with which I completely agree. The organisation EveryDoctor, which has been representing doctors throughout the crisis, has reported that…24 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentWill the hon. Gentleman give way?24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffI start by paying tribute to all the amazing NHS and social care staff who have continued working throughout this crisis, putting themselves and their loved ones at risk. Sadly,…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesI spoke to NHS doctors from EveryDoctor, and they told me that 63% of BAME doctors felt pressured to work in wards treating covid patients, compared with 33% of their white…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Fifth sitting)I completely agree with my hon. Friend’s comments. Does she agree that large companies such as Amazon are unlikely to be substantially affected? The Bill aims to support start-up…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I served on the Bill Committee and I have been contacted by a huge number of constituents, so I am enthusiastic about…13 May 2020HANSARDCensusI represent a large Sikh population in Erith and Thamesmead, and I am speaking in this debate today to represent their views on the inclusion of the Sikh ethnic tick box response…06 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateIt has become apparent that people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are being disproportionately affected by covid-19. People in Erith and Thamesmead have also…05 May 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillI am pleased that the Fire Safety Bill is finally being debated in the House, nearly three years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. I remember that awful tragedy very well. I…29 Apr 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI welcome the introduction of this legislation and the work being done by MPs from across the House and voluntary organisations to ensure that the needs of victims are recognised…28 Apr 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsThe Secretary of State mentioned that he would work with Universities UK in examining the financial challenges that it may face. I am concerned about the lack of clear information…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI have been contacted by my constituent Andy, from Erith and Thamesmead. Businesses like Andy’s collapsed this week. The scrapping of business rates does not help small businesses…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19I have been contacted by a constituent of mine in Erith and Thamesmead. His elderly grandparents are stranded on the Fred Olsen liner. Will the Secretary of State please tell me…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Third sitting)Yes, I should have been clearer. Ian Hepburn: It is an important issue. There is no overall requirement for non-regression, so changes could occur in either direction; they could…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Third sitting)Q There are a few requirements for consultation on water quality in the Bill, but they are only to ask the Environment Agency. If any changes made under this section of the Bill…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Fourth sitting)Q George, do you have any comments on that? George Monbiot: No, I will leave the space for— [ Laughter. ]12 Mar 2020