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HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI would be delighted to take my first intervention from the hon. Gentleman.10 Sept 2021HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his intervention. I feel as though I have obtained my proper parliamentary wings, having now taken an intervention from him. He raises an…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. There are many examples across the country of deplorable practices where the failure to access information is failing to safeguard…10 Sept 2021HANSARDReducing Baby LossIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Cherilyn Mackrory) for securing the debate. Her…20 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). This Bill is the cornerstone of the Government’s commitment to reforming our…20 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDarlington Borough Council has provided 169 authorised pitches for members of the Gypsy, Romany, Traveller community, and planning for a further 25 is currently being assessed.…19 Jul 2021HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker; you will pleased to know that I will probably speak only for approximately three minutes, having got used to that time limit. I am glad to have…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCivil Service: Jobs Outside LondonWhat steps the Government are taking to deliver civil service jobs outside London.08 Jul 2021HANSARDCivil Service: Jobs Outside LondonI thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Whether because of the 750 civil service jobs in the Treasury, the 500 senior civil servants from the Department for International…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryI am pleased to be called to speak in today’s debate about the steps that the Government have been taking in the last 16 months to procure lifesaving equipment and PPE for our…07 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaWhat steps his Department is taking to support the Government’s levelling-up agenda.06 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaWhether it involves investing £105 million in Bank Top station, investing £23.3 million through the towns fund or establishing a new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial…06 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.05 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthIt is a privilege to speak in this debate as we mark the end of Pride Month. Yesterday, I was delighted to attend Longfield Academy to meet members of the SMILE group who have…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsI thank my right hon. Friend for all that he is doing to level up our country. A rising tide must float all ships; to that end, will he commit to delivering the northern link road…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoverySchools across the country have faced stark challenges over the last 15 months and once again, I put on record my thanks to the headteachers, teachers, support staff and parents…29 Jun 2021HANSARDEmergency Covid ContractsOur vaccine programme is a fantastic example of how the best of the British science industry and Government have worked together to tackle the virus. Does my hon. Friend agree…29 Jun 2021HANSARDStrengthening the UnionWhat steps is he taking to strengthen the Union.23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Rosie. I wish to speak in opposition to new clauses 1, 2 and 3. I thank my colleagues who served on the Select Committee…23 Jun 2021HANSARDStrengthening the UnionThe A68 links Darlington with Edinburgh and serves as an economic and cultural link between England and Scotland. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we should be celebrating and…23 Jun 2021