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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters will be aware that the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service was already experiencing a workload crisis pre pandemic, which has only worsened through…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outMay I start by saying what a joyful moment it was this morning to see those first vaccinations and thank everybody who has been involved in making this happen? I very much welcome…08 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineIt is, indeed, a fantastic day. I add my thanks and congratulations to everybody who has been involved in getting us to this point, not just in the UK but worldwide, because this…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthIt is a pleasure to follow the impassioned and measured speech of the hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton). This Government have asked the British people to…01 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI hear concerns from many pubs in my constituency, such as the Barmy Arms in Twickenham and the White Hart Inn in Whitton, about how on earth they are going to make it through…01 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAir pollution is estimated to lead to 40,000 early deaths per year, and here in London, in normal circumstances, some 2 million people are living with illegal levels of air…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateA recent University College London study found that less than half the public understood what the rules were in the previous tier system. Today we have a new tier system. We have…26 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYet again yesterday the Chancellor completely overlooked the 3 million people who have been left out of any financial support during the pandemic. The Leader of the House will be…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingIn my local authority of Richmond upon Thames, remediation work has been either started or completed on fewer than 50% of buildings with dangerous cladding. Leaseholders living in…24 Nov 2020HANSARDExams and Assessments 2021: Covid-19Young people across this country, including Sophie, an A-level student in my constituency, are extremely anxious about this year’s exams after last year’s fiasco, and due to the…23 Nov 2020HANSARDExams and Assessments 2021: Covid-19What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the capability of schools and colleges to hold (a) A-level and (b) GCSE exams at the end of the 2020-21…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanToday’s covid winter plan confirms a further £7 billion for test and trace, taking the full bill this year to some £22 billion. Could the Prime Minister confirm how much of that…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportToday’s announcement is very welcome for premiership rugby clubs such as Harlequins, as well as national league south football clubs such as Hampton and Richmond, both of which…19 Nov 2020HANSARDDHSC Answers to Written QuestionsI absolutely understand and appreciate the pressures on the Minister’s Department. However, it does grate that I regularly hear, in debates in this Chamber, Conservative Members…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateOf course the news about the Pfizer vaccine is extremely encouraging, and we are all hoping that it is proved safe and effective, and approved by regulators. Let us suppose that…10 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic HealthI am not a wrestler, but I am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way on the issue of physical activity. I have just heard from councillors in my constituency that,…04 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic HealthWill the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Nov 2020HANSARDPublic HealthI have been feeling quite emotional today, not just because of the news that is coming from the US, but because of the gravity of what we are being asked to debate and vote on.…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateExperts are clear that lockdowns merely defer, rather than solve, the problem and buy us time. They are united in the opinion that until we have a vaccine, a robust system to…02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19As well as boosting contact tracing rates, which are absolutely critical, I hope the Secretary of State will address the issues with the app that have been revealed this weekend;…02 Nov 2020