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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.21 Feb 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillIt is worth noting that clause 3 standardises the lists across all local authorities. That is very welcome because, as Members will know, rules are not currently standardised…09 Feb 2022HANSARDEconomic UpdateI join my colleagues on these Government Benches, and I am sure many secretly on the Opposition Benches, in thanking my right hon. Friend for his measures today. As he is aware,…03 Feb 2022HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillWill my right hon. Friend confirm that these new clauses would, in effect, stop judicial review departing from a narrow focus on a particular public Act and becoming a…25 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy hon. Friend raises a valid point. I am talking about the legal technicalities, but essentially the Bill is about people who are vulnerable and in need, and about taxis and…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy hon. Friend makes a valid point. When councils are pedestrianising roads, creating shared spaces or whatever else, we should urge them to ensure measures and safeguards are put…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) BillI do not know whether my hon. Friend has been nightly watching the series “Designated Survivor” on Netflix, but in this country we have a Cabinet system, with collective…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillI thank my hon. Friend for raising that issue. The Bill does not request every taxi or private hire vehicle driver to make provision for wheelchair access or other such access for…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillI welcome this Bill, which has been brought forward by my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright). The Bill is to make provision…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Local Government (Disqualification) BillMy speech will be very short. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Mole Valley (Sir Paul Beresford) on bringing the Bill to the House, which, following both policy debate…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI know that time is short, so I will keep my comments brief. I wish to start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Workington (Mark Jenkinson) on introducing this…14 Jan 2022HANSARDCyber-security6. What steps he is taking to help strengthen the UK’s resilience against cyber-attacks.13 Jan 2022HANSARDCyber-securityWhat further steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that the UK’s use of cyber-space enhances the UK’s economic and social prosperity and national security, and ensures a…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTidal PowerThe Scottish Affairs Committee visited Orkney a few months ago when collating evidence for its report on renewable energy. We were so impressed with the tidal stream technology,…15 Dec 2021HANSARDTidal Power8. What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of support for the Scottish tidal power sector.15 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillThank you for your advice, Madam Deputy Speaker. I take it on board, and I apologise for using that term in the House. I know I should not be saying it. When you are— [ Laughter.…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillI thank my hon. Friend so much. I just want to reiterate that the chief pharmaceutical officer recently issued a reminder to clinical commissioning groups and NHS trusts in…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillI would agree with my hon. Friend on the basis that GPs have a lot on at the moment. I know that they are having to get involved in the roll-out of boosters and more vaccinations…10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillYes, I absolutely agree with what my hon. Friend says, and I will be coming to the call for evidence a little bit later in my speech—10 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillCan I just finish one sentence? I will be coming back to the need for more evidence and for manufacturing businesses to come forward, because there is huge potential. There is…10 Dec 2021