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HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateLike hundreds of thousands of other school children, my seven-year-old daughter is out of school at home today, self-isolating. I am sure that the Minister will agree that…19 Jul 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI would like to make it clear that the Liberal Democrats have long supported the aim of integration between health and social care, and the far greater involvement of local…14 Jul 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillThe Secretary of State referred to Lord Stevens and what the NHS has asked for in trying to get rid of things that stand in its way. Something that it has not asked for is a…14 Jul 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI did point that out.14 Jul 2021HANSARD Health and Care Billrose—14 Jul 2021HANSARD National Health ServiceIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper), and I pretty much agree with everything he had to say. I wish to preface my remarks on these…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFor the 3.8 million clinically extremely vulnerable people, the prospect of a so-called freedom day next week is actually anything but. They and many clinically vulnerable people,…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateIt is clear from comments made by the chief medical officer, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State over the past 24 hours that, in their view, it is better to have a third…06 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Education SettingsToday’s announcement about the scrapping of bubbles and self-isolation for pupils will be welcome news to many parents, pupils and teachers across the country. The Secretary of…06 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State will be aware that, compared with the rest of the population, double vaccination provides a much reduced level of protection for clinically extremely…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on Attendance in Education SettingsOver the past few weeks, I have been touring secondary schools in my constituency. The current self-isolation policy, which, incidentally, resulted in a Twickenham secondary…30 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMay I begin by welcoming the Secretary of State to his place? I look forward to engaging constructively with him on a range of issues. The Secretary of State will be aware that…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Social Care ReformNew analysis for the Care and Support Alliance found that since the Prime Minister stood on the steps of Downing Street some two years ago and promised to “fix…social care once…23 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change EducationI hope the Secretary of State will join me in welcoming my hon. Friend the new Member for Chesham and Amersham (Sarah Green) to the Chamber today. I am sure he will agree that it…21 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change EducationIf he will take steps to ensure that pupils who opt out of GCSE geography receive education on climate change.21 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusIt feels a little like groundhog day—another month, another debate on covid regulations—yet we really should not be here having this debate today. For people and businesses up and…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Children and Young People’s Mental HealthI thank all hon. Members who contributed in such a knowledgeable and passionate way to this debate. I hope the Minister has seen that there is cross-party support for greater…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Children and Young People’s Mental HealthI beg to move, That this House has considered children and young people’s mental health. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I am very grateful to be…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateProfessor Chris Whitty’s slide earlier this evening was very clear: we were on track to ease all restrictions next week until the delta variant hit our shores and took off in the…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs the Secretary of State has pointed out himself, data has been key in the pandemic. I agree with him, having previously worked briefly for NHS Digital, that data saves lives. I…07 Jun 2021