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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.12 Mar 2019HANSARD Exiting the European UnionDoes my right hon. Friend agree that those of us who wish to respect the result of the referendum and deliver on Brexit should be comforted by the comments in the statement that…11 Mar 2019HANSARDDisadvantaged Children: Attainment GapQuite a few children from disadvantaged backgrounds in my constituency start school with English as a second language. That is one reason why my constituency ranks relatively low…11 Mar 2019HANSARDDisadvantaged Children: Attainment Gap10. What progress he has made on closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged children.11 Mar 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeI agree with the Minister that there is no one single solution to knife crime. As we heard earlier, knife amnesties are used right across the country, but there are often press…07 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. May I congratulate the entire DCMS team on their truly world-leading work on online harms? On the issue of online abuse specifically, it would appear—certainly in this…07 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I am sure that all those on the Treasury Bench agree that it is a really important responsibility of the Government to ensure that our children and young people can achieve…05 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State join me in thanking the thousands of young people who came out last week to demonstrate their concern about the environment and climate change for…21 Feb 2019HANSARDPuppies: Welfare StandardsWill the Minister join me in thanking the Dogs Trust for all the work it is doing on the issue of puppy smuggling, and will the Government do all they can to stamp out this…21 Feb 2019HANSARDPuppies: Welfare Standards2. What steps he is taking to improve welfare standards for puppies.21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopAlthough I recognise the challenging position of many Opposition MPs, does the Solicitor General share my amazement at those Opposition MPs who say they cannot support the…19 Feb 2019HANSARDNHS 10-Year PlanIf we are asking the NHS to be speedy and agile, I am sure we in the House can be. I am glad to stand here today to talk about the great British institution that is the NHS and…19 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceMy right hon. Friend is articulating a rather alarming picture of the changing nature of the challenges. He has mentioned the resources required. Does he agree that although we…18 Feb 2019HANSARDEx-service Personnel: Employment18. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of employment of ex-service personnel.18 Feb 2019HANSARDEx-service Personnel: EmploymentWill the Minister join me in commending the work of Only A Pavement Away, which helps homeless ex-service personnel find employment particularly in the hospitality sector, and…18 Feb 2019HANSARD FlybmiI thank the Minister for her statement and the reassurances she has given those who are directly impacted. Does she agree that the UK aviation industry is actually a success…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI warmly welcome the publication of the draft Domestic Abuse Bill. Will the Minister provide assurance about what the domestic abuse commissioner will do to share best practice…07 Feb 2019HANSARDVoter ID Pilot SchemesSome of my most engaged constituents are expats who currently reside in France or Spain. Does the Minister agree that it is unfair and undemocratic to deny these British citizens…06 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceThe Minister is right that there is nothing MPs like more than a bit of railway or GWR-bashing every now and again. However, we need to acknowledge some of the positives. My patch…05 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way—he is being extremely generous with his time. His point about customers’ and constituents’ frustration about the delays is an important…05 Feb 2019