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HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipEarlier, the Secretary of State said that people are knocking down the door to do business with Britain, but is not it time we were a bit fussier about who we let through our…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Social Care ReformWhen I was a care worker, I was lucky enough to work alongside care workers from across the world. We know the sacrifices that all care workers have made during the pandemic and…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions Bill (First sitting)When it comes to veterans’ national insurance contributions relief, I really feel that it needs to be for much longer than a year, for some of the reasons that the Minister has…22 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementWill the Minister give way?21 Jun 2021HANSARD Economy UpdateAt the weekend, I visited Tip Top Linen Services in Luton North, which is a fantastic part of the local hospitality supply chain, with its roots committed to the community and an…16 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusThe Minister just said that the Prime Minister has given assurances about another four weeks, but we have had this time and time again. Why should the British people believe the…16 Jun 2021HANSARD CoronavirusWhat a mess: a hopeless border policy, a hopeless promise of “freedom day”, and a hopeless Government left ducking for political cover. We may have grown used to it by now—yet…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersThis is not just about taking difficult decisions; it is about taking them quickly, in a timely manner, so that they are effective. Why did it take 22 days for the Government to…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersIf, as the Minister says, the border policy was such a success, why is the delta variant now the dominant variant in this country, and why are we seeing an extension to the…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesHere we are again: MPs from both sides are getting up and asking for a plan for recovery for tourism and aviation, and asking for clarity on the border, and yet we have a Minister…10 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOn 15 May last year, the Secretary of State said at a press conference: “Right from the start we’ve tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes.” Instead, we have seen…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19Last year the Prime Minister gave in to pressure from trade unions and cross-party opposition and announced refunds for health and care workers from overseas for the £624 charge…25 May 2021HANSARD Britain’s RailwaysPassengers in Luton North will be concerned by reports that the Chancellor is planning to cut our railways. After 15 years of Access For All funding, it is truly shocking how many…20 May 2021HANSARD Ministerial Code/Register of Ministers’ InterestsI wrote on 25 March to the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case, about the No. 10 refurbishment. I asked 24 questions on potential breaches of the ministerial code. Two months on, I have…18 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis). This year has been like no other for young people in Luton North. Last summer, when the…13 May 2021HANSARDFinance (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Research from Social Enterprise UK indicates that about one in five social enterprises may use the tax relief to help access capital in the wake of covid-19, but that 40% are…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Special Educational NeedsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi) on securing this debate on an incredibly…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Black Maternal Healthcare and MortalityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Gary. I thank the right hon. Member for South West Surrey (Jeremy Hunt), the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, for…19 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q Bob, you mentioned engagement and trust. We have heard a lot today about accountability and trust. How do you feel that we can get that trust without stifling innovation, and do…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, especially in my first Bill Committee. We have heard a lot of evidence in the two sessions about the need for ARIA…14 Apr 2021