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HANSARDCovid-19: Local LockdownsIt is vital that we do prepare, and we all know the challenges that the NHS in particular faces in winter months. Clearly, with the prospect of a second wave, that will be…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local LockdownsThe hon. Lady raises an important point, and I hope that I can give her those reassurances. I gave evidence earlier this week to the Public Administration and Constitutional…16 Jul 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolWe continue to engage intensively with business as we take forward our implementation work, and that includes the important work of the business engagement forum, which has now…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Government ContractsAuthorities are allowed to procure goods and services in extreme emergencies, but that does not mean that scrutiny or value-for-money principles go out of the window, and the hon.…16 Jul 2020HANSARDNational Security Adviser: AppointmentI think that is very unfair to one of our colleagues, and I ask the hon. Gentleman to reflect on that. I know that following last night’s events he tweeted that national security…16 Jul 2020HANSARDNational Security Adviser: AppointmentAs with previous National Security Advisers, David Frost will be the principal adviser to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security strategy, policy, capability and…16 Jul 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI can give my right hon. Friend those assurances. Departments across Whitehall will be liaising in particular with individual sectors. In addition, in the next few weeks, we will…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local LockdownsThe Government’s recovery strategy, published on 11 May, stated that we would move from a series of national restrictions to a more targeted set of local measures. We have put in…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI have been through the detail of the report mentioned in the motion and looked at each sector that it focuses on and mentions. We have not just brought in schemes that help to…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipWhen I came into office I spent a considerable amount of time working with the Central Office of Information and all Government Departments to improve our communications with…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipIt is a pleasure to respond to this Opposition day debate, not least because it affords me the opportunity to pay tribute to UK and, in particular, Scottish businesses, which have…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipOne moment, please. I should also like genuinely and sincerely to congratulate the right hon. Member for Ross, Skye and Lochaber (Ian Blackford) and his party on having a policy…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipBear with me. I want to address the issues the report raises, because the reasons why we are having this debate are illuminating. The report proposes a two-year delay to our…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipThere are many things that I could talk about, but one of the first meetings I held was to put together our negotiating position: we listened carefully to all the devolved…15 Jul 2020HANSARDThe European Communities (Designation) Order 2020An error has been identified in the laying letter for The European Communities (Designation) Order 2020, and as a result it was laid under an incorrect procedure. The Order should…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Services: Private ProvisionThe private sector has been absolutely vital to the covid response and continues to be so. Despite the speed that procurement has had to run at, value for money and quality…11 Jun 2020HANSARDLockdown Easing: Public ConfidenceWe recognise the range of emotions that people are feeling about the lifting of restrictions. Tremendous sacrifices have been made to get the virus under control, and incredible…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Services: Private ProvisionIf the hon. Lady has concerns about any aspect, whether related to a company or practices within a company, she should please raise it with the Cabinet Office. People have raised…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Services: Private ProvisionFirst, procurement rules have not been suspended. One of the absolute key focuses is to ensure that the very many companies that have stepped forward to help this nation in this…11 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Sector Frontline: PPEWe have 400 officials working on ensuring that we have robust PPE supply chains. I thank my hon. Friend and all those who have volunteered alongside him. That last-mile delivery…11 Jun 2020