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HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsWhen I was a shadow Transport Minister, I debated the significant risk of documentation, IT infrastructure and systems not being ready at the end of the transition period. My…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Moorland Burningrose—18 Nov 2020HANSARD Moorland BurningOn the point about meeting, will the Minister give way?18 Nov 2020HANSARD Moorland BurningIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Olivia Blake) for excellently setting out the science for…18 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Hollobone, and I concur with every word uttered in the debate, not least those of my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian…18 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsWill the Minister give greater clarity about what rights women in the third trimester of pregnancy have to protect themselves and their children?17 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyAt a time when our economy is in peril and just 44 days before we leave the transition arrangements, we still have no agreement with the EU. Fifteen continuity agreements are yet…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsI put on record my interest as a member of Unite and GMB. Work is so gendered, which was brought into the spotlight in May when PwC highlighted that 78% of those who had already…17 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsYork’s contact tracing work has proved to be incredibly effective, not just in its reach but in persuading people to isolate. However, it is not getting data through until around…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Tuition FeesIt is always a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Sir David. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Islwyn (Chris Evans) for opening today’s debate so well. I also thank the…16 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesThis may be deemed a covid-secure environment, but every day I am here I witness breaches of the “hands, face, space” criteria set out by Her Majesty’s Government, so someone who…16 Nov 2020HANSARDDementia: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams) for the way she set out so many of the complexities in this debate. We know that the…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have had four and a half years to negotiate a future deal with the EU, yet 50 days before we leave the transition period we still have no deal. Businesses are not…12 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn top of the pandemic and the economic crisis, York has experienced two floods this year. Last week, the River Ouse reached 4.22 metres, which is a real stress and strain on…12 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Economic SupportI mentioned the BioYorkshire project in my speech; it will be transformative for my constituency. It will create 4,000 jobs and upskill 25,000 people. Will the Minister look at…11 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Economic SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on calling today’s debate and showing what…11 Nov 2020HANSARDVoluntary and Community Organisations: FundingCharities and social enterprises have never been more needed across the UK, but may I correct the Minister? The Government put forward a fund of £60 million for charities within…11 Nov 2020HANSARDVoluntary and Community Organisations: FundingWhat recent discussions he has had with Scottish Government Ministers on the adequacy of funding for voluntary and community organisations in Scotland.11 Nov 2020HANSARD Family Visits in Health and Social Care Settings: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I should say to the hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Joy Morrissey) that I was really moved by the way she opened the…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Support for SMEs: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) on opening the debate so well. I echo…10 Nov 2020