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HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUMany constituents from across Keighley have expressed to me their frustration at the speed with which the EU is progressing with these negotiations. My right hon. Friend has been…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillWe have seen some dark, dark days. On 2 February 2020, a terrorist attacked two people with a knife in Streatham. That terrorist had been released from prison just a month…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresQuite rightly, many of my constituents have contacted me with concerns about mass gatherings and a lack of social distancing, which we unfortunately witnessed in Ilkley last…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security Legislation: UK ResponseI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. This country has long and historic ties with Hong Kong, and we must take this relationship extremely seriously. Can he assure me that…02 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureWhat fiscal steps he is taking to improve local transport infrastructure.18 May 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureI thank my right hon. Friend for that response, and I am pleased to hear that he will work with me in delivering a pedestrian bridge. May I seek further reassurance that he will…18 May 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillBefore I begin, may I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests? The Agriculture Bill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape our farming…13 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: BusinessAcross Keighley, we have some fantastic manufacturing, engineering and technology-based businesses, whose employees are doing their utmost to ensure that the new guidance is…12 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19May I start by thanking my right hon. Friend the Paymaster General for her opening remarks? Over recent weeks, the Government have announced some of the most generous and…11 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Heritage and Tourism SectorThe Keighley and Worth Valley railway—Yorkshire’s No. 1 tourist attraction—has welcomed over 7 million visitors to Keighley in the last 50 years, all supporting our much-loved…27 Apr 2020HANSARDMental Health Support10. What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve mental health support for armed forces personnel.16 Mar 2020HANSARDMental Health SupportMental health problems can place a great strain on family relationships. There are fantastic organisations across the country, such as the Keighley armed forces and veterans…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Carrying on with the theme of collaboration, do you think that the benefits of the Bill outweigh the risks associated with having separate bodies? In my view, there are…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Third sitting)Q Professor Lewis, what sorts of measures would you expect the Government to have to implement to meet the World Health Organisation levels by 2030? Professor Lewis: The…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Third sitting)Q I have a question for the Marine Conservation Society, although I am happy for the other witnesses to comment. How important do you think that the waste and resource efficiency…12 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Second sitting)Q How important do you think it is that businesses are brought on board throughout the process in relation to meeting the global footprint target and in relation to the due…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to return to nature recovery strategies to clarify a point that was made earlier. Do you agree that nature recovery strategies are only part of the picture when it comes…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to turn the conversation back to the OEP. Can you explain why the Committee on Climate Change and the Equality and Human Rights Commission have similar independence, if…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (Second sitting)Q Many local authorities have declared climate emergencies. How will the Bill help local authorities to address those self-declared climate emergencies? Mayor Glanville: Local…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEnvironment Bill (First sitting)Q We have talked a little bit about recycling this morning, but I am interested in the steps taken by the food and drink industry and the small business sector to reduce the use…10 Mar 2020