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HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryI associate myself with some of the comments made by the hon. Member for Bury South (Christian Wakeford), particularly in relation to the work being done by his twin brother and…07 Jul 2021HANSARD Dissolution and Calling of Parliament BillSome people might feel that this place can be a tad old fashioned, but the Bill makes the system that was abolished in 2011 seem almost progressive. It is not just the restoration…06 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Trussell Trust’s “State of Hunger” report has found that the pandemic has plunged people into even deeper forms of debt, with almost 95% of those referred to food banks…24 Jun 2021HANSARD UK Military Personnel Serving Overseas: VaccinationWill the Minister publish details of the risk assessment that was undertaken to determine why our troops were not fast-tracked for vaccine before deployment in high-risk areas?23 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Electoral Commission performs an important independent role in the regulation of UK elections. Whether it is investigating dark money or attempts to undermine our democracy,…23 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlmost every time that I, or others Members, have raised the plight of the millions of people excluded from covid support, Ministers reel off the various levels of support that…22 Jun 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI echo the comments of the shadow Leader of the House and the Leader of the House on Jo Cox. It is important that we all continue to remember her and share our thoughts with her…17 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsOver the course of this question session, the Prime Minister has been presented with the views of stakeholder after stakeholder expressing real fears and concerns over these…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Road Connectivity: Teesside to ScotlandI thank the hon. Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden) for having secured today’s debate and for raising some very fair concerns about the A68. Having driven up and down it…16 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusI will be relatively brief, recognising that the public health motion relates to English covid public health regulations, and address most of my comments to the second motion.…16 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI also thank the Leader of the House for advance sight of the statement. I agree with the shadow Leader of the House that it is critical for us to get clarity on the extension of…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, send my best wishes to Mr Speaker on his birthday and to Tony Reay on his impending retirement. It is always sad to see someone moving on, but it is a great opportunity…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillThe general concept behind the Bill is a welcome one. Support for ambitious research where the real-world application is not always clear could bring massive economic benefits if…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the statement from the Leader of the House in regard to the independent expert panel. It is critical that there is confidence that all the processes in place are robust…27 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Business SupportWhat recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing support to businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.25 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Business SupportExcludedUK is set to reach its first birthday soon, which must be a bittersweet moment for many of my constituents. It is frankly a disgrace that the campaign has had to continue…25 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the shadow Leader of the House, the hon. Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire), in wishing the Leader of the House a very happy birthday when it comes—he does not…20 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCan I also welcome the hon. Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire) to her place? I know that my hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart)—remember…13 May 2021HANSARD National Security and Investment BillI will be very brief. Earlier this week, my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen South (Stephen Flynn) made the case very clearly that we broadly support the principles of the…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Amendments to the Independent Complaints and Grievance SchemeMay I associate myself and my party with the comments made by Madam Deputy Speaker, the Leader of the House and the shadow Leader of the House in paying tribute to Ray?…28 Apr 2021