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HANSARDAsylum System ReformWhat plans her Department has to reform the UK’s asylum system.14 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outWill my right hon. Friend outline how his Department is working with local authorities, such as Darlington Borough Council, which is keen to move out of tier 3, to inform our…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on Schools and ExamsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) on leading today’s debate. I…07 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryI congratulate the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Tracy Brabin) on securing the debate. I enjoyed very much hearing her share some of her insights from the Street. Earlier this…02 Dec 2020HANSARDArcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job RetentionAs a student, I worked for the then Burton Group, and I know how vital retail jobs are, especially for students and young people. Can my hon. Friend confirm for my constituents in…02 Dec 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer, and I congratulate my Tees valley colleague, the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mike Hill), on opening the debate. I…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsCan my hon. Friend guarantee that in all circumstances, this Government will completely protect the unfettered access of goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain?18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19The people of Darlington have followed the rules, but this invisible virus has continued to infect them. Sadly, the infection rate remains high, with 337 cases per 100,000 last…18 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend on behalf of the 1,900 self-employed people of Darlington who have benefited from the self-employment income support scheme and who will welcome his…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Protections for Emergency Service WorkersIt is a pleasure to continue serving under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I was speaking of temporary Chief Inspector Chris Knox of County Durham police. Chris said to me: “It is…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Protections for Emergency Service WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I want to begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton South (Matt Vickers) for leading the debate.…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Protections for Emergency Service WorkersI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. She makes an important point about the scoring of political points during the national pandemic that we are facing. In my regular…04 Nov 2020HANSARDBritish Shipbuilding SupportWhat steps his Department is taking to support the development of British shipbuilding.02 Nov 2020HANSARDBritish Shipbuilding SupportMy father worked as a shipwright at Smith’s Dock Company on Teesside, and I know that the UK has a proud history as one of the greatest shipbuilding nations in the world. As we…02 Nov 2020HANSARDPet TheftIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. If I have my phone, wallet or car stolen, they are insured and can be replaced, virtually on a like-for-like…19 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn 1821, this House passed the Act that brought about the Stockton and Darlington railway, enabling Darlington to become the birthplace of the railways. Our world heritage bridge…15 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Third sitting)Q How would you propose to improve the Bill, if we were to improve the Bill, to rectify that? How would that be done? Charles Byrne: That is a good and fair question, which the…08 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Third sitting)Q Charles, given that your principal objection to the Bill as it is drafted is in respect of your perceived view that it breaches the armed forces covenant, can you give us some…08 Oct 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: United StatesAs my right hon. Friend may be aware, Willis Asset Management, a large US aircraft manufacturing and maintenance firm, is already based at Teesside international airport. What…08 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionDarlington is the birthplace of the modern railway. Stronger railway links between Darlington and Scotland will be vital for the success of our internal market. Will my right hon.…07 Oct 2020