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HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI rise to support amendments 1 to 10 in particular. I thank my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) for his eloquent argument for the amendments,…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Restrictions: South YorkshireAlthough I am horrified that we are at this position, I completely understand the need for the introduction of these measures; I hope that everyone in South Yorkshire will follow…21 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare) on securing this debate. It is vital that we celebrate black history and the struggle for…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disability-Inclusive ResponseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I thank the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron) for securing this important and…15 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate, which is of the utmost importance. Does he agree that fantastic community projects such as Sheffield Renewables should…14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingNo, I will not, because we are short on time. Why are the Government prioritising private labs over our NHS to implement the testing system when those labs are clearly failing? We…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersWill the Minister give way?14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingToday, Sheffield’s director of public health, Greg Fell, said that it is not a matter of if, but when, Sheffield heads into tier 3 lockdown. Yesterday, he reported that the number…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillYou might be surprised to know, Madam Deputy Speaker, that one third of the land in Sheffield Hallam is agricultural land, and my husband is the trustee of a city farm. Farming in…12 Oct 2020HANSARDStatutory Sick PayWhat recent discussions she has with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on an equality impact assessment of the level of statutory sick pay.23 Sept 2020HANSARDStatutory Sick PayResearch by my union, the GMB, has shown that a failure to raise statutory sick pay to Liverpool rates has had serious detrimental effects on particular groups in our society. The…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19Clarity is key to public trust. Many people have been confused by the Government’s mixed messages on public health measures. Can the Prime Minister guarantee that none of his…22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe prison operator G4S is withholding full sick pay from workers who operate in close contact with prisoners. Does the Secretary of State agree with me and the GMB union that…22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.22 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeOur economy has contracted by one fifth in the last quarter, and it is clear that we have entered a great and deep recession. The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts that…17 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsI did not hear an answer to the question put by my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Louise Haigh), so I will ask it again: can the Secretary of State explain whether…08 Sept 2020HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental SpendingI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts) on securing this debate today. I also congratulate him on his joint work with my hon. Friend the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceIt is incredibly important that we are using this estimates day to debate this subject, because it is an opportunity for us to scrutinise not only spend but the issues behind the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyMy hon. Friend makes a very valid point. The work that local authorities have been doing should be commended and rewarded. The Government have made promises that need to be kept…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Telford (Lucy Allan), who has spoken passionately about Telford’s tenacity. Today we are debating the state of our economy, which is…08 Jul 2020