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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI share the concern of my neighbouring colleague, the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson), about clarity over tiers and messages. One message and rule that is clear but…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingIn October, more than 1,000 of my constituents—leaseholders, shared owners, tenants and students—were asked to leave the Paragon Estate in Brentford within seven days because the…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateMy right hon. Friend is making a really important point about this House being gagged. I sat through several debates and questions when the Leader of the House said, “Look around…24 Nov 2020HANSARDExams and Assessments 2021: Covid-19What steps he is taking to ensure the (a) effective and (b) accessible operation of GCSE and A-level exams in 2021.23 Nov 2020HANSARDExams and Assessments 2021: Covid-19Secondary heads in my constituency told me last month that it was already too late to plan properly for even the delayed GCSEs and A-levels next summer, and they are still…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanI talked to Hounslow’s director of public health this morning. She welcomes the opportunity to have rapid lateral flow testing under her local jurisdiction, and we both welcome…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19The incredibly moving contributions from my colleagues, my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy) and the hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Joy…11 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11 November.11 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsAccording to Home Office figures, just 12% of Windrush victims have received compensation and nine people have died waiting. This is two and a half years after the Windrush…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersA street homelessness reduction programme is not world leading if the numbers sleeping rough on our streets are rising. It is shocking that the number of young people sleeping…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. As others have said, football is an important part of our national psyche and it is a regular fixture of the week…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThroughout the coronavirus crisis, my constituents with leave to remain have faced a number of issues with the Home Office’s coronavirus team, from NHS workers facing long delays…09 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19As the right hon. Member for Staffordshire Moorlands (Karen Bradley) said clearly, there are different situations and different physical layouts in different stadiums. Brentford…09 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19And the money.09 Nov 2020HANSARDCreative Freelancers: Income Support SchemeI thank the Minister for her answer, but the reality is that the number of performances will be a fraction of what it would normally be. I have been contacted by constituents who…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCreative Freelancers: Income Support SchemeWhat plans his Department has to support creative freelancers who are not eligible for the self-employment income support scheme.05 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportIn response to earlier questions, the Minister said the Government were reluctant to extend additional financial support to the self-employed because of the need for strict…03 Nov 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthI am pleased to follow the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) who, like me, represents a constituency in outer London. I would also like to thank my hon.…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingI am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in this debate on local track and trace in England, which is highlighting the failure of the centralised, private, not NHS, track and…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillUnlike many Members here, I have just one small farm in my constituency, but a large number of constituents have written to me expressing great concern about the implications of…12 Oct 2020