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HANSARDGender Disparity in Educational AttainmentResearch produced by the all-party parliamentary group on issues affecting men and boys highlights how boys are reading far less than girls, especially in disadvantaged areas, and…06 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe vaccination roll-out has been excellent; no one can dispute that. However, I have two issues, one of which has just been covered, on the proposals to vaccinate young people.…06 Sept 2021HANSARDFinancial Literacy SkillsWhat steps his Department is taking to help ensure that all members of the armed forces are equipped with financial literacy skills.05 Jul 2021HANSARDFinancial Literacy SkillsIn October 2019, Danny Butcher, a former soldier and the brother of my constituent, Carrie Jones, sadly took his own life after getting involved in an online money-making scheme…05 Jul 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActI thank the hon. Member for saying that, but I still go back to what I said before. If we legalise the cannabis we have talked about and make that safe, I still think the illegal…17 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActPoliticians are often most criticised for sitting on the fence. While I am sure that Whips across the House like to believe they are skilled in the power of persuasion, there is…17 Jun 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Ms Nokes. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Kensington (Felicity Buchan) for bringing the debate forward at this moment. I am pleased that…16 Jun 2021HANSARDInvesting in Children and Young PeopleAttitude—that is what I want to talk about today. More specifically, I want to talk about having the right one. I believe that the Opposition have the wrong attitude. In fact, if…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Driverless CarsIt is a pleasure to serve under you today, Dr Huq, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes North (Ben Everitt) for an excellent speech and for securing the debate.…26 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 565102, relating to international travel and covid-19. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Fovargue.…24 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelI thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their contributions today. My hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman), who is a real champion of the travel…24 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkAs the Prime Minister made clear yesterday, we need jobs, jobs, jobs, and following the hardship that many people, especially the young, will have felt over this year, I know that…12 May 2021HANSARDEngagementsBefore I ask my question, may I first ask the Prime Minister to join me in thanking all the staff at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and the emergency services for dealing swiftly with…28 Apr 2021HANSARDCPTPPIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Hollobone. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker) for bringing this debate. I welcome the UK’s…21 Apr 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicles: PromotionI beg to move, That this House has considered promotion of electric vehicle usage. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank the Minister for taking…21 Apr 2021HANSARDHouses in Multiple OccupationWhat assessment his Department has made of the effect of homes of multiple occupants on close-knit communities.19 Apr 2021HANSARDHouses in Multiple OccupationI am sure my hon. Friend would agree that, while most residents in HMOs are law-abiding individuals, there is no escaping the fact that very often the residents in such premises…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFood and Animal Products: Trade to the EUWorld Feeds Ltd in Thorne and FourFriends Pet Food in Dunsville, both in Don Valley, are having issues importing and exporting pet food products between the UK and the EU. It…25 Mar 2021HANSARDFood and Animal Products: Trade to the EUWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure the flow of trade of food and animal products to the EU.25 Mar 2021HANSARDAbortion in Northern IrelandDoes the Minister agree that if this House is to help preserve the Union and respect the wishes of the people of Northern Ireland, we should refrain from imposing unwanted primary…25 Mar 2021