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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s response on Afghanistan is simply not good enough. Yesterday, I met with a democratically elected Member of Parliament from Afghanistan who set out the escalating…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthDr Harries is a public health professional who therefore understands what public health measures need to be taken to secure our wellbeing against the pandemic. Why are the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI am slightly confused by these measures, because the risks are the same in any indoor setting; whether on public transport, in a shop or in some other indoor space, the risks…30 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWithout in-country manufacturing of the vaccine in the global south, we will never get the protection that we need against this pandemic, and no matter how many donations the…29 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for emphasising the importance of vaccination. However, his statement makes it clear that we are seeing new variants and the…26 Nov 2021HANSARDCivil Service Jobs outside London7. What progress he is making on relocating civil service jobs from London.25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Sunday I marched with midwives in my constituency and heard their stories about the real pressures bearing down on their services. Babies cannot wait, and it is emblematic of…25 Nov 2021HANSARDCivil Service Jobs outside LondonYork has been promised many jobs, including the House of Lords—remember that one?—a northern government hub, a conference centre, and now 600—or is it 200?—new Cabinet Office…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Army Restructuring: Future SoldierYork is the UK’s oldest military city and we are very proud to have the home headquarters of 1st Division and 4th Division 2 Signal Regiment. We believe that long history should…25 Nov 2021HANSARDEnglish Channel Small Boats IncidentThis is absolutely tragic: 27 people, including children and a pregnant woman, desperate for a safe future, were killed while being exploited. It is nothing short of murder. Two…25 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Let me return to the subject of York Central. When the Government are looking at strategic sites, cross-departmental work is important, but it is not happening across my…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Great British Railways: HeadquartersThe Minister clearly understands and appreciates the value of York and all that it will bring. Does he agree that the partners, including the business community, City of York…24 Nov 2021HANSARDTransport for the NorthThe reason why Transport for the North has rail and political leadership on it is to join up the local economies of the north with the transport system. That is what the Northern…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Great British Railways: HeadquartersThe hon. Member makes a very powerful case for York. The location of Great British Railways would also be next to the rail operating centre, which is the flagship of digital…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Great British Railways: HeadquartersI am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way and for securing the debate. Does he agree that it is about not just the past, but the future? Indeed, York has the engineers, the…24 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillFifteen years is a long time in workforce planning. The make-up of the workforce could change significantly over that time, not least as we are trying to address some real…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillAnyone who on Sunday was on the March with Midwives will understand the real crisis now facing that profession—a particularly acute once since it is also about women’s health. Is…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillOne of the key workforces is, of course, in public health, where the aim is to shift the balance by increasing prevention so that we do not need all the doctors and nurses and…23 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillDoes my hon. Friend agree with me that many of the recruitment challenges often sit in outsourced services in the private sector, and as a result it is really difficult to find…23 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsPoppy is just eight. She has severe epilepsy, with ever more frequent and enduring episodes. Her specialist consultant has said that surgery is her only hope, but Sheffield and…23 Nov 2021