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HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersThe failure of the Government to fully secure our borders against covid-19 from the start of the pandemic has undermined the effectiveness of the UK’s public health measures. I…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Health Measures at UK BordersI am very concerned about the continued threat of covid-19 to frontline Border Force staff at Heathrow, as the new draconian fixed-team working rosters have made social distancing…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillThe River Lea flows all the way through my constituency of Luton South, so I shall start by welcoming the earlier clarification stating that clause 82 should cover damage caused…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillI will be voting in favour of amendment 25 to the Environment Bill, to embed World Health Organisation targets on air quality; amendment 23, to ensure the Office for Environmental…26 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogI have listened carefully to the Minister talk about covid-safe courts, but covid is spreading at an alarming rate and a growing number of legal professionals and organisations,…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesThe breakdown of talks on NHS dentistry targets between NHS England and the General Dental Practice Committee is a failure of leadership on the Government’s part. The Government…14 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State set out what additional measures are being put in place to support areas with diverse communities, such as Luton, where English not being a person’s…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthFirst, I thank our dedicated and brilliant scientists who have given us the hope of a way out of this extremely difficult period. At the start of the first lockdown, the Prime…06 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Educational SettingsIt was irresponsible of the Government to announce the cancellation of GCSE and A-level exams and to say nothing about BTEC exams, with no details of an alternative plan being…06 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe need to make sure that schools continue to be a safe environment for students and staff, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank all school staff and headteachers…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangThe abhorrent persecution of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang by the Chinese Government must receive sustained international condemnation. The UK Government must be a key player in…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission StaffI beg to move, That this House has considered Commonwealth War Graves Commission staff. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Sir Christopher, and a privilege to…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission StaffI thank the hon. Gentleman for making that completely pertinent point. The decision is perceived by some as a communications strategy to limit the backlash against the…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission StaffI thank the hon. Gentleman for that really important point about genuine options and security for the staff. I will come to that in my speech, and hopefully we will have a…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission StaffI thank my hon. Friend for making those really important points. This debate focuses very much on those staff, and I, too, look forward to hearing the Minister’s response. My…15 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUInvesting in green industries and our transport infrastructure will be key to building back better after the pandemic and transitioning to net zero. With Government support, the…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: NAO Report on Government ProcurementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Eagle, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden) on securing this vital debate. I would…09 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Industrial JobsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on promoting green industrial jobs in Scotland.09 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Industrial JobsThe SNP has joined the Tory party in abandoning workers at BiFab, forgoing the green industrial jobs they claim to want to encourage. Within days of the Scottish Government…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: NAO Report on Government ProcurementWill the Minister give way?09 Dec 2020