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HANSARDGreat British Railways: National HeadquartersBut of course, Mr Speaker. York is not just about 200 years of the history of the railways; it is home to some of the leading rail engineers of the future and digital rail, as…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI cannot accept that the deaths of 217 people yesterday and 293 the day before shows good management of this pandemic. The fact that so many people are now dying of this virus is…04 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe pretence has to stop. The Budget was climate-illiterate, with just £7.8 billion of new money given to climate and nature mitigation to reach the 2024 target, when £62.9…02 Nov 2021HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills DevelopmentBut since 2010, funding for adult education has been slashed in two and funding for further education has been cut by a third. Of course, it was this Government who scrapped the…01 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFour hundred and thirty-nine pupils were absent from school with covid-19. Of course, that is impacting on their education, but the real crime is the fact that they want their…01 Nov 2021HANSARDEndometriosis and Polycystic Ovary SyndromeI rise to support the petition as well. My constituents have also written heartfelt letters about their experiences; it took one constituent 11 years to receive a diagnosis. Is…01 Nov 2021HANSARDSmoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettesWhat investment will the Government put into research into the long-term use of e-cigarettes, so that we can understand the impact that will have? Will the Minister also commit to…01 Nov 2021HANSARDWinter Air QualityCity of York’s Lib Dem/Green council—Oh, the irony of it—is instituting six new car parks in our city centre. As a result, there will be a further threat to people’s lives,…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Will the Secretary of State give way?28 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis weekend will mark 140,000 people dying from covid. Every public health measure taken helps save lives. As a result, it is crucial that face masks are worn, social distancing…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Thank you for calling me in this important debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. As ever, it is a real honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), who spoke so…28 Oct 2021HANSARDRefugees from Afghanistan1. What steps the Church Commissioners have taken to support refugees from Afghanistan.28 Oct 2021HANSARDRefugees from AfghanistanI thank the hon. Member for his answer. However, the biggest issue that we need to address is the provision of housing. Clearly the Church of England has a significant estate; I…28 Oct 2021HANSARD Dame Carol Black’s Independent Review of Drugs ReportIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Fovargue. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden) on securing today’s debate, and I thank…27 Oct 2021HANSARDGP Appointment AvailabilityMy hon. Friend hits the nail on the head. We cannot look at part of the health service without looking at the entire health service, and the pressures that are brought to bear. As…26 Oct 2021HANSARDGP Appointment AvailabilityThe hon. Lady said that only a GP can check someone’s blood pressure. We know that many people can undertake many of the different clinical functions that a GP is asked to…26 Oct 2021HANSARDGP Appointment AvailabilityIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Robertson. I thank the hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Joy Morrissey) for calling today’s important debate. Let me set out the…26 Oct 2021HANSARDGP Appointment AvailabilityMy hon. Friend raises the next point in my speech. We are in this mess because for over a decade we have had failed workforce planning across the system. We have seen that most…26 Oct 2021HANSARDGP Appointment AvailabilityAbsolutely. My hon. Friend speaks for himself. We need a shift from a sickness service to a health service. The Government scrapped the health checks that were vital in picking up…26 Oct 2021HANSARDGP Appointment AvailabilityWill the Minister also ensure that the funding goes into community pharmacies in the right way if they are to be utilised? Likewise, with the voluntary sector involved in…26 Oct 2021