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HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Second sitting)Q I forgot to say earlier that it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. Mr Cummings, thank you for your time today. Are there any particular areas in the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Second sitting)Q There are 17 sectors included in the Bill, but are any sectors missing? Is there scope for future-proofing? Michael Leiter: Right now, it is a very robust list. In fact, I would…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. Mr Parton, thank you for your time today. You said that small firms may come under pressure to be bought up, and are…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Second sitting)Q On the 17 sectors that were included in the Bill, do you think there are too many or do you think any sectors are missing? Chris Cummings: That is something we are looking…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingWhile I welcome the fact that a number of responsible property owners have taken the necessary steps, supported by Government funding, to remove dangerous cladding from their…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney). I pay tribute to all the amazing key workers who have worked tirelessly this year in the care system,…18 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillFirst, I note that I am the only woman on the Government Benches speaking in the debate today. That is not because many of my colleagues do not wish to. For example, my hon.…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersI commend the Minister for the outstanding work she is doing in her new portfolio. The Passage, a charity based in my constituency working with her Department on the Home for Good…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI thank the Minister for his reply. During this second lockdown, many of us are likely to find comfort in reading. My constituent David Campbell, who runs Everyman’s Library, has…10 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture of Financial ServicesI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. Yet another statement—he seems to be here more often than not. Although I recognise that two thirds of the 1 million-plus jobs that the…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Financial Services BillI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate and to highlight, as other hon. Members have, the invaluable contribution that the financial and professional services…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London BoroughsI am interested to hear what the Minister has said about local authorities having the ability and the right to do that. In the capital, however, we have red routes that are…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London BoroughsDoes the hon. Member agree that low-traffic neighbourhoods can sometimes be important for air quality in constituencies such as mine in central London? One council is currently…04 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThank you for squeezing me in, Mr Speaker. I thank my right hon. Friend for his statement, and I also thank him for his response to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob…15 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation for GirlsI certainly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday about the summit on global education. One reason girls are prevented from receiving education is that they are…13 Oct 2020HANSARDEducation for GirlsWhat assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on progress in implementing the Government’s policy on ensuring that girls throughout the world receive 12 years…13 Oct 2020HANSARDDigital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support MeasuresI ask you to keep this to yourself, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have always had—do not tell Andrew Lloyd Webber—a burning ambition to sing “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” from “Evita” on…08 Oct 2020HANSARD Cultural Attractions: Contribution to Local EconomyI thank all hon. Members who have taken part in the debate, and thank the Minister for her words. It is obvious that she is passionate about the arts and culture sector, and I…06 Oct 2020HANSARDGang-associated GirlsIt is a pleasure to speak in my first ever Westminster Hall debate under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I thank the hon. Member for Vauxhall (Florence Eshalomi), my…06 Oct 2020