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HANSARDCovid-19: Import of Essential Medical ProductsAs the Minister will be aware, many imports such as medical products enter the UK as cargo in the hold of passenger flights. Given that the imposition of an illogical quarantine…18 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Import of Essential Medical ProductsWhat steps she is taking to expedite the import of essential medical products during the covid-19 outbreak.18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysThe reliance of many children on free school meals is, sadly, not a new thing, but this is the reality for the 3,231 children across my Luton South constituency. Similarly,…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesAviation and associated businesses create stable jobs and economic growth in Luton. Coronavirus will impact the industry for the foreseeable future and recovery is going to be…16 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesI am pleased that the Government are recognising what Labour Members and many others have known—that privatised probation is a flawed system that enables companies to put profit…11 Jun 2020HANSARDPlanning Process: ProbityThank you, Mr Speaker. I speak as a local councillor. We are regularly reminded to abide by our code of conduct, based on the Nolan principles, including integrity,…11 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsMy constituents tell me that they have lost trust in the Government, as they are confused by mixed messaging around public health measures and angry that Dominic Cummings seems to…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseMy constituency of Luton South is super-diverse, with a large BAME population, and it has significant pockets of deprivation. Given those risks, what do I say to my constituents…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillI am pleased to be able to speak in this debate, as electoral boundaries have a special place in my heart—not just as a newly elected MP, but as someone whose career prior to…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Finance Bill (Ways and Means)The covid-19 crisis has had a dramatic impact on the UK’s economy. A small state, low taxes and pure free market economics have failed to prepare the UK for the public health…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authority RevenueWhat recent estimate he has made of the reduction in local authority revenue as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authority RevenueYesterday the Local Government Association and CIPFA told the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that the Government must support councils who have lost…28 Apr 2020HANSARD Local Government Responsibilities: Public ServicesLocal councils do not get their income only from business rates and council tax; we should recognise that, in the context of 10 years of austerity, many have used their trading…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsUniversities are expecting a huge hit financially, because international students will not be able to come here, despite the provision of some online learning. What support will…18 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)This is my first Budget as a Member of Parliament. When I registered to speak in the debate more than a week ago, I chose to speak about the topic of levelling up and getting…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Many local services in my constituency are supported by the third sector, including charities such as Luton Foodbank. They will be hit by a double whammy of many of the volunteers…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillAs the sister of an older brother, I assure my hon. Friend that hand-me-downs happened and I can wear a navy blue jumper as well as any boy.13 Mar 2020HANSARD Education and Training (Welfare of Children) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on introducing such an important and considered Bill and I am pleased to co-sponsor it. As a governor of Luton Sixth Form College, I know how crucial…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ9. The week before Christmas, Luton food bank issued 339 food parcels, of which 124 were specifically for children. The level of child poverty in Luton has risen to a shameful…11 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI took the Leader of the House’s previous advice and wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport on 11 February, to request a meeting on the decrepit state of Luton’s train…05 Mar 2020