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HANSARDEngagementsIf Ministers think it is acceptable for this Government not to obey the law, how on earth can the Prime Minister expect the public at home to do so?09 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 September.09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOn 16 July, I flagged with the Secretary of State that the Academy of Medical Sciences was warning that we needed a rapid expansion of test and trace to be prepared for a second…08 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCare homes in my constituency and right across the country are currently waiting several weeks to access coronavirus tests and those in supported living still cannot access…01 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Given that the Secretary of State decided to announce the scrapping of Public Health England in the middle of recess, when there was no opportunity for parliamentary scrutiny, I…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Summer AdjournmentI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. I would like to raise several covid-related issues that have affected individuals and organisations in my constituency:…22 Jul 2020HANSARDBBCThe Minister rightly recognises the BBC’s amazing covid service. I just want to put on record how invaluable BBC Bitesize has been to my six-year-old daughter and my…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseThe £3 billion for the NHS is, of course, welcome, and the Secretary of State has rightly spoken passionately about protecting the NHS, but may I respectfully remind him that he…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateToday, Sir Patrick Vallance told the Science and Technology Committee: “It is clear that the outcome has not been good in the UK; I think we can be absolutely clear about that.”…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus UpdateA report from the Academy of Medical Sciences states today that July and August are critical months for “intense preparations” for a possible second surge. What specific measures…14 Jul 2020HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. As we are heading into another recess, with the ongoing pandemic and a potential second wave—as we have heard today—on the way, do you have…14 Jul 2020HANSARDFree Travel for Under-18s: LondonI thank the hon. Lady for securing this very important debate. I am particularly concerned about the impact that this will have on students who go to further education colleges. I…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyAlthough many of the measures announced today are welcome and will help create jobs down the track, there are millions of small businesses and self-employed individuals whose…08 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusDay respite care centres, such as Homelink in my constituency, provide much-needed support for people with dementia, learning difficulties and other complex needs and are a…07 Jul 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn OpeningI would like to pay tribute to the heroic teachers who have been working so hard across schools in my constituency of Twickenham, and to the September for Schools campaign, led by…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State said that data had been made available to public health officials in Leicester, but the reports yesterday said that that was quite late in coming. I have…29 Jun 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardAll sides of the House have rightly recognised the immense sacrifice and service to this country made by our health and care workforces, but it is now time to put our money where…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesWill the Minister put it on the record that the creative industries contribute a huge amount to our economy and improve everybody’s mental wellbeing? Will he recognise that,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffI join Members across the House in paying tribute to our NHS and care workers, who have made immense sacrifices and put themselves at great risk on behalf of all of us. We owe…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State rightly says that black lives matter. The time for action is now, yet the latest figures show that black African and black Caribbean people are four times…23 Jun 2020