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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI will not. If we strengthen our internal market, our nations’ economies will be protected. Take Scotland, for example: 60% of Scottish exports, worth more than £50 billion per…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe United Kingdom of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is the most successful union of nations the world has known. The Bill will ensure that we continue to thrive as a United…16 Sept 2020HANSARDReturning to Employment: Covid-19What steps her Department is taking to support people of all ages to return to employment as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.14 Sept 2020HANSARDReturning to Employment: Covid-19The residents of Hastings and Rye are full of potential and talent that need to be unleashed, but the recent pandemic has put pressure on local jobs. The kickstart scheme is…14 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillGiven the nature, aims and objectives of co-operatives and community benefit societies, does my hon. Friend agree that our concern is that the Bill will undermine the integrity of…11 Sept 2020HANSARDTourism: Covid-19Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to endorse the comments made today about coaches on behalf of the coach companies in Hastings and Rye—Empress Coaches, Rambler…10 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsDoes my hon. Friend agree that our European friends and partners, not just the French, need to do more to help the UK prevent the crossings by focusing more resources and…02 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]This Bill is not only important for the UK fishing industry. It is also a statement of the repatriation of sovereign powers to the UK. We regain total control over our territorial…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for North Down (Stephen Farry), who spoke with great insight. I want to touch on the purpose of sentencing, which is primarily: to…21 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.20 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany councils have had to use emergency accommodation and hotels to house rough sleepers during coronavirus. As we look to winter, it will not be possible to build enough social…20 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020Britain has always been strong on human rights and a world leader in adhering to the rule of law. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that these sanctions regulations come under the…16 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBeautiful Hastings and Rye has an amazing cultural and arts sector that has unfortunately largely missed out on the remarkable economic packages provided by this Government.…09 Jul 2020HANSARDDefence CapabilitiesThe UK has some of the most elite and specialist armed forces in the world. Bearing in mind that we cannot compete with the number of boots on the ground of, say, China or Russia,…06 Jul 2020HANSARDDefence CapabilitiesWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure that the capabilities of the armed forces are adequate to tackle future security threats.06 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International Language SchoolsHastings has many language schools and also East Sussex College. International students have become rare and in demand all over the English-speaking world, so does my hon. Friend…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesExceptional public health decisions required to squash this virus have needed exceptional economic interventions. That is what the Government have provided through the vast…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysFirst, may I join colleagues across the House in paying my respects to Jo Cox? I was not fortunate enough to serve in the House while she was a Member, but her reputation and…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn beautiful Hastings and Rye we have seen a noticeable increase in constituents contacting me about being terrified and intimidated, victims of the antisocial behaviour of…15 Jun 2020HANSARDIllegal Channel CrossingsWhat steps her Department is taking to stop migrants crossing the English channel illegally.08 Jun 2020