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HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustrySteel has played an important role in Darlington’s past and is set, thanks to this Conservative Government, to play an important role in our clean, green future. Indeed,…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Road Connectivity: Teesside to ScotlandIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship today, Sir Gary, and to be called to speak in today’s debate, which has been so ably led by my hon. Friend the Member for North…16 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in today’s groundhog debate and to draw the House’s attention to the phenomenal work being done across Darlington to help students to catch…15 Jun 2021HANSARDMiddle East: Two-state SolutionOver the last few weeks I have been contacted by many constituents who are distraught at the loss of civilian life on both sides. Will my right hon. Friend reassure them that the…15 Jun 2021HANSARDMiddle East: Two-state SolutionWhat diplomatic steps he is taking to support peace between Israel and the Palestinians.15 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing the Budget, the Leader of the Opposition said that establishing “Treasury North” in Darlington was “not levelling up” but “giving up”. Does my right hon. Friend agree…25 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareIt is a privilege to be called to speak in today’s debate and to support Her Majesty’s Gracious Address, which sets out a bold, ambitious plan to truly unite and level up every…19 May 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyWhat steps the Church of England is taking to implement its 2017 commitment to end conversion therapy.22 Apr 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyI thank my hon. Friend for his answer. However, may I urge him to do all he can in the upcoming discourse on this important ban to which the Government have committed to ensure…22 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike many, I was glad to see our high streets begin to reopen last week, with retail restarting and outdoor seating enabled for hospitality venues such as those on Coniscliffe…19 Apr 2021HANSARDLobbying of Government CommitteeI am pleased to be called to speak in today’s Opposition day debate about the steps being taken by the Government to increase transparency while at the same time ensuring that…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is a privilege to speak today on behalf of the people of Darlington in support of this Humble Address. The death of the Duke of Edinburgh last Friday marks the end of a life of…12 Apr 2021HANSARD UK Rare Diseases FrameworkIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mrs Miller. It was also a pleasure to listen to the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist), who opened this evening’s debate.…24 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.24 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. May I commend her on her choice of Darlington for one of the newly announced Department for International Trade hubs? I look forward…24 Mar 2021HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. May I offer my sincere apologies for my dress at the outset of the debate? It is also a pleasure to follow my hon.…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpI welcome my hon. Friend to his place and thank him for all he is doing on levelling up. Whether it is investing £105 million in Darlington station, £23.3 million invested through…16 Mar 2021HANSARDDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportIt is a privilege to speak in today’s debate, and I thank the Government for the support that they continue to give to our cultural and entertainment sector. I am incredibly proud…10 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsMore than 70% of PPE is now made in the UK, whereas it was less than 1% before the pandemic. When that is coupled with the expansion of more than 22,000 ventilators, we see that…09 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS Staff PayI acknowledge the very difficult decisions that the Government have had to take as a result of the pandemic, with the majority of public sector salaries being frozen this year.…08 Mar 2021