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HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]I want to stress how pleased I am that the Bill has been brought to the House for its Second Reading today. It will not only allow the United Kingdom again to become an…01 Sept 2020HANSARDYouth ProjectsWhat steps he is taking to support youth projects.09 Jul 2020HANSARDYouth ProjectsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that to succeed in life young people need good role models? Will he therefore offer his support to my role models project?09 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsI am sure that the Prime Minister will join me in thanking Richard Parker, the chief executive officer of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and his…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardWe have clapped and we have clapped. In fact, the country clapped week in, week out for eight weeks, and we all embraced it—so much so that, when we did not, we missed it. There…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesI declare an interest as my company has used the furlough scheme. The furlough scheme and the self-employment income support scheme have been absolute wonders, and the loans of…25 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI thank the Minister and my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) for allowing me to speak in this debate. Like many of my colleagues across the House, this issue…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillWhile my constituency is primarily known as a former mining area, agriculture has always played an essential role in the local economy of Don Valley and continues to do so.…13 May 2020HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Covid-19What progress he has made in negotiations on the UK’s future relationship with the EU.04 May 2020HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Covid-19Can my right hon. Friend inform my constituents in Don Valley whether the covid-19 pandemic is likely to lead to an extension of the transition period?04 May 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillI am pleased that this Bill has been brought to the House for its Second Reading. After the terrible Grenfell tragedy in 2017, it is of the utmost importance that high-rise…29 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsWhat recent steps have the Government taken to ensure that the NHS has adequate supplies of personal protective equipment?22 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Law and OrderIs my right hon. Friend as confident as I am that the police will have the full support of the British public during this difficult time?23 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Law and Order2. What steps her Department has taken to ensure that law and order is upheld during the covid-19 outbreak.23 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Thank you for letting me speak, Madam Deputy Speaker. A maiden speech and no interruptions—oh, I wish I could have one at home! I would like to start by telling a story. It starts…16 Mar 2020HANSARDStreet Crime9. What fiscal steps he is taking to help reduce street crime.07 Jan 2020HANSARDStreet CrimeWill my right hon. Friend work closely with the Home Secretary to ensure that Don Valley gets its fair share of the 20,000 police officers so that my constituents not only feel…07 Jan 2020