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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is brilliant news that this Conservative Government have confirmed funding for 40 new hospitals across the country, with a further eight new schemes to bid for future funding.…11 Feb 2021HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Fraud CasesOver the pandemic, we have seen scammers claiming to be from Her Majesty’ Revenue and Customs, Royal Mail delivery scams, NatWest urging scam warnings out to its customers and,…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Fraud CasesWhat recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in tackling fraud cases.04 Feb 2021HANSARD Grooming GangsThis is not by any means a subject that I, or I suspect any of us, find easy to discuss, but the difficult conversations are always the most important to have, and it is our duty,…03 Feb 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021Yesterday, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marked 76 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. It is hard for any of us to comprehend the devastation and complete horror…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillI start by referring the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I also declare that my family run and operate a plastic recycling business. There is of…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillIt is a real privilege to be called to speak in this debate. Improving the environment is a topic that I am incredibly passionate about, and I refer the House to my entry in the…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Skills for Jobs White PaperI know that my right hon. Friend is well aware of the great work that Keighley College, led by Steve Kelly, is doing in my constituency in building up a good working relationship…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEquitable LifeI pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for securing this vital debate. Ever since my election to this place just over a year ago, I have been…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryWe are seeing teething issues arise for our fishing exporters, with health checks and customs documents causing some backlogs in exports to the EU. Will my right hon. Friend…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationWhat steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to promote the take-up of covid-19 vaccinations among all communities.13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationA recent survey carried out by the Royal Society for Public Health revealed that only 57% of respondents from BAME backgrounds were likely to accept the vaccine, compared with 79%…13 Jan 2021HANSARD KashmirIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I thank the hon. Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) for securing this really important debate. I want to say a huge…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outI commend my right hon. Friend for what he is doing in terms of the vaccine roll-out. Across West Yorkshire, we have four large-scale vaccination centres planned, but that means…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Waste Incineration and Recycling RatesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing this important debate. I…12 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic TourismDomestic tourism is absolutely vital. In Keighley and Ilkley in my constituency, we have a huge number of fantastic businesses in the self-catered accommodation sector, which is…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19It is a pleasure to speak in today’s important debate and to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Andy Carter). Covid-19 has affected each and every part of our…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Xinjiang: Forced LabourIt is clear that in western China more than half a million minority workers are being coerced into seasonal cotton picking. That, of course, is in addition to a large-scale…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outWhat progress his Department has made on rolling out covid-19 vaccines.12 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWe all want to ensure that classrooms remain open so that our children’s education continues with as little disruption as possible. We have seen the impact that armed forces…30 Dec 2020