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HANSARDExtension of the Brexit transition periodThis has been a period when the Governments across the United Kingdom, and indeed across the European Union, have understandably and correctly been focused on combating the global…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffThe hon. Gentleman is eloquently outlining the challenges faced by the NHS in the wake of covid-19. Does he join me in welcoming the movement by the Scottish Government to ensure…24 Jun 2020HANSARD Protection of UK Food StandardsWe know that one of the concerns raised by farmers is the flooding of the UK market with cheap imports from America. It looks pretty clear, apparently, that the US negotiators…24 Jun 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackI echo the condolences expressed across the House. The UK only recently began operating so-called separation units for the highest-risk detainees in prison, but concerns have been…22 Jun 2020HANSARD International DevelopmentI echo the comments of the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr Mitchell) about how we often see, through the budget of the Department for International Development,…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: US and JapanDespite what the Secretary of State said in response to previous questions, there are persistent concerns about the lifting of the ban on pathogen reduction treatments, which…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: US and JapanWhat recent progress she has made on negotiating free trade agreements with (a) the US and (b) Japan.18 Jun 2020HANSARD International DevelopmentThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will endeavour to make my remarks as brief as possible. I would say in response to the right hon. Gentleman’s question that the Scottish…18 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusThe link between poverty and poor mental health is well understood. As the covid easing continues, we face the prospect of an economic depression the likes of which we have not…17 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysThe Secretary of State will perhaps recall that last year the Children’s Future Food inquiry was published. One of its recommendations was that an independent UK watchdog for…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI am sure the hon. Lady will agree that it is quite distasteful that the Government have had to be dragged kicking and screaming to this point. I note she said earlier that it is…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI am thankful that the hon. Lady has shared her experience with the Chamber today. I intervene as someone who grew up benefiting from free school meals. Does she share my real…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysIt is clear from the Order Paper that the Government were not intending to support this motion today. We were told that one of the reasons was that the approximate cost would be…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysMay I refer to the points that were made in the previous intervention? We all have very important charitable groups in our constituencies. We could all reel off their names and…16 Jun 2020HANSARDSCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEEJust to clarify, is my hon. Friend telling the House that, despite the fact that the Tories lost half their seats in Scotland at the general election, they now control and indeed…15 Jun 2020HANSARDExtension to maternity and paternity leave due to COVID-19Covid-19 has left new parents feeling isolated without the wider network of support that could ordinarily be expected. As maternity leave ends and the prospect of returning to…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSupport for island communities affected by COVID-19This petition is on the unique position of islands across the UK and covid-19. It is of great importance to my constituents in North Ayrshire and Arran, and is supported by the…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsWhy not just have one?10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I am very interested in what the Minister has just said about looking at ways to facilitate an improvement and an increase in air travel given the crisis we have just gone…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I thank my hon. Friend for giving way so frequently. This is a debate about Rolls-Royce, but is it not a concern that when bad practice is used for all to see, it emboldens other…10 Jun 2020