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HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Covid-19I thank the Minister for that answer, but last week research was published by the TUC showing that four out of 10 working mothers either did not have or could not rely on…07 Sept 2020HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Covid-19What steps he is taking to ensure the financial stability of early years providers during the covid-19 outbreak.07 Sept 2020HANSARDRented Homes: End of Evictions BanWhere landlords and tenants can reach an agreement between them, that is clearly to be welcomed, but the point is that many cannot. Can the Minister confirm whether there is a…22 Jul 2020HANSARDFree Travel for Under-18s: LondonMy local authority, Westminster, has told me that it estimates that between 5,000 and 9,000 children in our borough alone are affected by this issue. Importantly, it says that,…08 Jul 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (First sitting)Q Is that a significant minority, and we are not just talking about this being very rare? James Carpenter: Access is a significant problem for building owners to manage—it is not…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (First sitting)Q I want to return to the issue of access, because I feel that the Government underestimated fairly consistently the complexities of access, be it in respect of fire doors or the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME HealthWe now know the full extent to which covid and other health inequalities affect black and minority ethnic communities, and the extent to which that is reflected in regional…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME HealthWhat assessment he has made of the effect of covid-19 on the health of people in BAME communities.23 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Charities’ ResponseWhat support she is providing to international NGOs based in the UK to help those organisations respond to the covid-19 pandemic.10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Charities’ ResponseMany happy returns, Mr Speaker. UK-based international charities are under unprecedented pressure at a time when their services are most needed, with the latest research…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to JusticeThe Law Society has highlighted how many legal aid providers are in danger of imminent collapse, because of the financial pressures of covid. They have had warm words from the…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to JusticeWhat steps his Department has taken to ensure access to justice during the covid-19 outbreak.09 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseThe pandemic has exacerbated mental health conditions and made it harder for people to access appropriate mental health services in many cases. This morning, I received an email…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyIf there is to be a return to employment, it is absolutely dependent on safe public transport. As I understand the roadmap, face coverings are to be advisory and the wearing of…11 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsIs the Prime Minister aware that people are being evicted now—this week—as a result of losing their income? That includes all the people who are being turfed out of low-cost…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Although I am hugely appreciative of the pressure that consular staff are under, for everybody who has a loved one—particularly a vulnerable loved one—trapped in this situation,…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateHalf of my constituents rent privately—that is the highest proportion in the country. A quarter of all Londoners rent privately, and 13 million people across the country rent…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19People without a home of their own have particular challenges when seeking to self-isolate, which puts their health at risk, as well as that of the wider public. Can the Secretary…16 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefOrder. I have allowed the hon. Gentleman some space because I recognise that there was an error on the speakers list. If he wants to conclude or ask a specific question with one…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefOrder. I inform hon. Members that we will move on to the Front-Bench winding-up speeches, beginning with the Scottish National party spokesman, at 2.30 pm. Hon. Members should be…12 Mar 2020