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HANSARD Manchester Airport and the Local EconomyWill the Minister commit to looking at the proposals put forward by the French Government to support the sector, and the conditions that they have introduced with regard to using…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesI will, briefly, with the permission of the Chair. [ Interruption. ] Oh, we are running out of time—I apologise. Greater Manchester Combined Authority, led by Mayor Burnham, is…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesSupport for our industries as we emerge from the first phase of the covid-19 crisis is absolutely essential so that our economy can recover as quickly as possible. However, this…25 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentIn a moment, perhaps. There then followed a private screening of a promotional video for the development—that completely undermines the Secretary of State’s claim that he and Mr…24 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentWestferry has all the hallmarks of some of the murkiest cash-for-favours scandals we have sadly borne witness to over the years. Despite the Secretary of State’s denials, the…24 Jun 2020HANSARDDeveloping Countries’ Debt: Private CreditorsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. Following comments from the UN Secretary-General in recent weeks on the increase in allocations of its special drawing rights currency to give…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDeveloping Countries’ Debt: Private CreditorsWhat discussions she has had with her international counterparts on requiring private creditors to cancel debt owed by developing countries during the covid-19 pandemic.10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseA recent survey by Unison North West found that eight out of 10 care workers would not receive full pay if they were ill, self-isolating or shielding because of covid-19,…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the adequacy of funding for local authorities during the covid-19…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsAlthough the Government’s announcement of additional funding for local authorities in England is welcome, care staff, refuse collectors and social workers need to know that their…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing AllowanceThousands of families in Britain are at risk of being pushed into homelessness as a result of this crisis. What urgent steps is the Minister taking to ensure that the most…11 May 2020HANSARDHousing AllowanceWhat assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of local housing allowance during the covid-19 outbreak.11 May 2020HANSARD Local GovernmentAs it was the fourth annual Firefighters’ Memorial Day yesterday, I wish to pay tribute to the lifesaving work of all those who are part of our fire service and put their lives on…05 May 2020HANSARDStatutory Sick Pay and Protection for WorkersHas the Minister seen proposals from the Communication Workers Union, which yesterday called for Royal Mail to act in effect as a fourth emergency service? Royal Mail is the only…18 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19I have written to the Secretary of State regarding a constituent stranded in Austria. I am told that there is a lack of testing kits and there are issues with travelling back.…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Several Members have raised concerns about care staff. As we all know, many of them are on zero-hour contracts and work for multiple providers. That means that they struggle to…16 Mar 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and Fair TradeThis is my first full contribution to a Westminster Hall debate, and I look forward to making more contributions. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer,…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I would like to start by congratulating the hon. Members for Redcar (Jacob Young) and for East Devon (Simon Jupp) on their excellent maiden speeches.…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Retail Workers: ProtectionHaving been a retail worker for six years, I have come across some of the experiences my hon. Friend has shared. He referred to research by the Union of Shop, Distributive and…11 Feb 2020