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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe know that there have been hidden costs to the restrictions that are in place to protect us, including worsening mental health and the risk of domestic violence. Will my right…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.06 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement last week that he is bringing forward the date to remove unabated coal from the UK’s energy mix by a whole year to 2024. Does my…06 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsIndependent lifeboat stations such as the Hamble lifeboat in my constituency respond to over 100 incidents a year in the Solent. The pandemic has increased the operating costs of…16 Jun 2021HANSARDFreeportsMy right hon. Friend authored a report in 2017, which found that freeports could easily create up to 90,000 jobs if they were as successful as the US foreign trade zone programme.…27 Apr 2021HANSARDFreeportsWhat progress his Department has made on the establishment of freeports.27 Apr 2021HANSARDLost Learning: Covid-19What support his Department is providing to help children catch up on learning lost during the covid-19 outbreak.26 Apr 2021HANSARDLost Learning: Covid-19As we support vulnerable and disadvantaged children in returning to the classroom, ensuring that they have routines and structures in place to help them reach their potential will…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish independent local planning processes to determine housing development planning applications submitted by local…20 Apr 2021HANSARDLong CovidI pay tribute to all NHS and military staff who are administering vaccines across the UK, including to my mum and dad last week. The Minister knows of the debilitating and lasting…13 Apr 2021HANSARDLong CovidWhat steps he is taking to improve the understanding and treatment of long covid.13 Apr 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureMy hon. Friend is a fantastic advocate for the Union. He says that it is not all about pounds and pence, but let us look at how much stronger we are together. The average per…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureIt is a pleasure to speak as a proud Unionist in a debate on Scottish separation. The latest poll shows that 57% of people would vote against separation from the United…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureNo, I will not; I do not have much time. The SNP said in 2014 that an independent Scotland would take 18 months to be set up. What a bizarre claim. No plan for how, and no detail…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI fully respect the right of the Scottish people. I respect the right of the decision that they made in 2014, and I wish that the hon. Gentleman would show the same respect to the…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKI thank the Minister, who is my county neighbour, for giving way. While she is extolling the virtues of the deal that is being delivered by this Government, does she agree there…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKI am genuinely sorry to make Members sit through two speeches from me today, but I must point out that this is the second Opposition day debate that has continued to highlight the…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional Futurerose—17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am quite surprised that the hon. Gentleman has not mentioned independence polls, because he used to like to do that—especially when today’s shows that 57% of people would vote…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureWill the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Mar 2021