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HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresI am sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I did not quite hear the hon. Lady’s last sentence. I think that it was in relation to the immigration system—the points-based system—and I…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresThis issue has been discussed extensively. When my hon. Friend see the exemption list, he will be very clear as to who qualifies and who does not.03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresSAGE papers are being published and they are in the public domain, so the hon. Gentleman can look out for them and see what information has been put in place. I do come back to…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresWhat I would say to my hon. Friend is that the Government have been guided by the science from the outset. This is not just for one Department, but across Government.…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. We meet here today in extraordinary circumstances. Our way of life has changed beyond anything we could have imagined just…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Misuse of Drugs RegulationsToday, the Government are laying the Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) (Amendments Relating to the Supply of Controlled Drugs During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020 (“the 2020…29 Apr 2020HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation MeasuresSection 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise those matters. I am aware of the discussions that have taken place between him and the Security Minister about the legislation that…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsWe will not tolerate the abhorrent gangs that are terrorising our towns and exploiting our children, when it comes to county lines drugs gangs, and we have committed £25 million…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsMy hon. Friend is right about the risks associated with drug line gangs and covid-19. We are working with the police on this, because they are on the frontline and they monitor…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Law and OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is unsurprising that we are seeing greater demand on our supermarkets right now. There are a number of important points here. It is not…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Law and OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Notwithstanding the beauty of his constituency and that part of the country, he makes a very important point. The Government guidance on social…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Law and OrderThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. We are already working on a range of measures across Government and at pace, and rightly so; obviously, access to public…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The use of drugs is simply unacceptable and the fact of the matter is that those who misuse and take drugs should also be aware of the…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is important that we recognise the nature of the vulnerability of young people and children. It is a fact that, throughout this crisis,…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is about protecting children, including vulnerable children, but it is also about safeguarding. Everyone has a duty and a responsibility…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Through the crime and justice Cabinet Committee that we now have, we look at this from an end-to-end perspective. The Home Office has put in…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsThe hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. I have put on record in the House my views about the appalling abuse to which our police officers and emergency workers are…23 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis country is facing its greatest challenge since the second world war. The covid-19 pandemic requires us to change our way of life for many months to come and, throughout this…23 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have already indicated that many measures are under review. We are working at pace across Government to consider what changes we will bring in.23 Mar 2020