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HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI echo the wide welcome for my right hon. Friend’s announcement from those Government Members who represent rural constituencies, as well as from some Opposition Members,…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFor greater clarity, will the Leader of the House please confirm that he referred in his business statement just now only to a motion on Monday in relation to holding a general…24 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceIt is a particular honour to follow the right hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Ann Clwyd) and to hear of her recent experience, which highlights her continued diligence in serving…23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health ServiceMy right hon. Friend is making a powerful point. Does he agree that by insisting on public provision, the Labour party would also abandon virtually the entire primary care network…23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyMy right hon. Friend is being very generous with her time. As a member of the Environmental Audit Committee, I am pleased to hear that she has taken some of our recommendations on…17 Oct 2019HANSARDGovernment Plan for Net Zero EmissionsThis country has the opportunity, through the COP 26 conference next year, to take the lead internationally on setting out actions that people and communities can take. Does my…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsI remind my right hon. Friend that I voted remain in the referendum. I have voted in the House to deliver Brexit ever since. I congratulate him on the constructive proposals that…03 Oct 2019HANSARDFree-to-use Cash MachinesWith a third of banks, many of which had ATMs, closing in rural areas, and with very poor mobile connectivity in those areas meaning that digital payment schemes are not possible,…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsWill my hon. Friend, with his customary good grace, take this opportunity at the Dispatch Box to confirm the seriousness with which the Government are seeking to respect the Good…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Arms Export Licences (Saudi Arabia)I think everyone across the House shares my right hon. Friend’s views on the significance and the horror of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. I believe that what she has…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Hong KongThank you, Mr Speaker. I lived in Hong Kong for some years, including during the political transition, so I feel particularly acutely the pressures on the people who are…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Hong KongI am not actually Sir Philip, Mr Speaker, but thank you for elevating me.26 Sept 2019HANSARD IranMy right hon. Friend rightly referred to the vital work of the International Maritime Security Construct, in which the UK plays an important part. Indeed, the Royal Navy vessel on…25 Sept 2019HANSARDDiscussions with EU Counterparts7. What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts over the summer recess on the UK’s departure from the EU.05 Sept 2019HANSARDDiscussions with EU CounterpartsI am very encouraged to hear my right hon. Friend begin to list some of his summer itinerary. I think that helps to build confidence in the fact that the Government are engaged in…05 Sept 2019HANSARDHong Kong13. What representations he has made to his Chinese counterpart on (a) tackling violence and (b) encouraging constructive political dialogue in Hong Kong.03 Sept 2019HANSARDHong KongI welcome my right hon. Friend’s comments on the Sino-British joint declaration and how he is using it to engage with his counterparts in China. Can he give the House any…03 Sept 2019HANSARD Nazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI congratulate the Minister on the manner in which he has conducted his response to the urgent question. There is widespread support across the House for the humanitarian…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS Staff RetentionI welcome the recent announcement of a consultation on NHS pensions arrangements for senior personnel. I hope that that will look at the taper impact, which raises the effective…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS Staff Retention10. What steps he is taking to improve the retention of NHS staff.18 Jun 2019