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HANSARD Covid-19I endorse the pleas of my right hon. Friend the Member for Clwyd West (Mr Jones) and my hon. Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Joy Morrissey). It has been nearly 10 months since…11 Nov 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI welcome this Bill, which ends free movement, takes back control of our borders, delivers on people’s priorities and paves the way for a modern, fairer, points-based immigration…19 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillMy hon. Friend is talking about positive body image. For young people, rhinoplasty and perhaps breast reduction can be to do with a lack of confidence, which may be hindering…16 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillI agree with my hon. Friend on that point. Children who are still growing should not be considered candidates for appearance change unless it is for medical or mental health…16 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillIt is a pleasure to be able to speak in this debate. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sevenoaks (Laura Trott) on bringing this Bill to the House. My hon. Friends have…16 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillIn reality TV shows such as “Love Island”, it is not just the women who are put on pedestals as perfect specimens, but the young men, too. We must not ignore that young men often…16 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillI have not seen those photos, but I am sure they are beautiful, because every child is gorgeous. Does my hon. Friend agree that for any child to think that they need to have botox…16 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disability-Inclusive ResponseIt is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has been extremely difficult for the people of this country. While everyone has an equal chance of catching the virus, there is no…15 Oct 2020HANSARD RNLI and Independent Lifeboats: Covid-19I welcome the debate secured by my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall). Earlier this summer, two young boys were caught out by the surf on the coast of Hastings.…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]Many fishermen, including those in Hastings and Rye who manage the under-10-metre fishing fleet, voted to leave the EU to regain total control over our territorial waters. They…13 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionThe Government are committed to their levelling-up agenda throughout the UK, as part of their plan to unleash the power of our Union. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the UK…07 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionWhat steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.07 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionThe rich tapestry of our precious Union is woven together by the threads of our individual cultures, languages, traditions and values, creating the most successful political,…01 Oct 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionWhat steps the Government are taking to strengthen the Union.01 Oct 2020HANSARDMarine Energy SectorWhat steps his Department is taking to support the marine energy sector.29 Sept 2020HANSARDMarine Energy SectorWill my right hon. Friend please update the House on progress that has been made on the development of wind and wave technology around the coastline, as I know that the Crown…29 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCommunity sentencing must contain a punitive element, most likely unpaid hours. Rather than an offender’s working in a charity shop or suchlike, what are my right hon. and learned…22 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Self-employed and Freelance WorkersI agree with my hon. Friend. Numerous freelancers did not have a financial buffer and, unlike employees, were not entitled to be furloughed. We must not forget the small business…17 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Self-employed and Freelance WorkersBusinesses up and down our country face pressures they never expected, challenges they never predicted and hardships they never sought. Rightly, the Government stepped up and came…17 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillNo. Faced with a choice of supporting our Union or the European Union, I know whose side I am on; do you?16 Sept 2020