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HANSARDInternational Development and Gender-based ViolenceIt is a pleasure, in some senses, to take part in this debate. I thank the hon. Members for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) and for Putney (Fleur Anderson) for opening this debate, and…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateOn the point about the clinically extremely vulnerable, does the right hon. Lady not agree that the fact that the definition of clinically extremely vulnerable is different in…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in Debaterose—24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateI know that the right hon. Lady did a session with the Canadian Parliament, but when Committee members took part in a session with members of the Japanese Parliament, it was very…24 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewThe Prime Minister has outlined his ambition for a space control to secure space launch capability from the UK, but concerns have been raised by some in the UK-based space…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Moorland BurningI thank the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Olivia Blake) for bringing the debate today and giving Members the opportunity to discuss a critical but often overlooked element of…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Moorland BurningI am not saying that there is no need for land management; I am saying that we need to tackle the irresponsible land managers to make sure that that sort of thing does not happen.…18 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I echo the congratulations that have been given to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I join others in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands)…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Support for SMEs: Covid-19I hear the point that the hon. Gentleman makes. We had an exchange on this on Thursday. We are in a situation where the current system is not fair for millions of people who get…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Support for SMEs: Covid-19Sir Edward, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I echo the congratulations to the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing this…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing support to businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhile I welcome the extension of the furlough, albeit belatedly, I would suggest that the next step to repair mistakes made in handling the pandemic for businesses is to look at…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeI beg to move, That this House believes the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is not adequately fulfilling its role for SMEs across the UK; and urges Government…05 Nov 2020HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 24 September, when responding to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Ochil and South Perthshire (John Nicolson), the…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeWe have seen a great degree of consensus this afternoon around the important part that the loan schemes have played. There has been recognition of the absolute need for the…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeThat is an excellent suggestion. Tourism, events—a number of industries have no opportunity to make the income that they need at the moment. Looking forward, there is no immediate…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeAbsolutely; I completely agree with my hon. Friend. This is about ensuring the security and the future of thousands of businesses across these islands. It is a bold move—I accept…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeAs I say, every business took the decision about why it needed to take a covid loan or a bounce back loan. This is about ensuring that we protect the jobs and security for those…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeEach business took its decision based on what position it was in at the time. Many would face the prospect of going out of business; the heart of our communities would vanish…05 Nov 2020