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HANSARDHong KongWhat progress has the Minister made in identifying the senior Chinese Government officials who have committed serious human rights violations in Hong Kong, and also those who have…12 Nov 2020HANSARDSupporting Disadvantaged FamiliesNearly 4,000 children in Luton North and 8,000 children across the whole of Luton did not know where their next meal was coming from last half-term. Yet again, our wonderful…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOver the last four years, knife crime in Bedfordshire has increased by 50%. In Luton North, parents are scared for their children’s safety. A few weeks’ ago, at a litter pick in a…09 Nov 2020HANSARDBaby Loss: Covid-19We would all like to express our thanks to my hon. Friend for her bravery in sharing her personal experience, especially as it is so recent and clearly so raw, and also because it…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBaby Loss: Covid-19On the point about the loss of Mary Agyapong, I would like to share my sadness, as she was a constituent of mine. I hope the Government will continue to support her family…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBaby Loss: Covid-19I thank and pay tribute to the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth (Cherilyn Mackrory) for securing this important debate, and also for speaking with such bravery and honesty. It…05 Nov 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillAs has been mentioned many times by Members on both sides of the House, we would like to know the exect number, but we are left wanting. We know that the armed forces risk their…03 Nov 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillSince this Bill came before us, I have had serious misgivings about its aim and its effectiveness. As it has progressed unamended, we have heard evidence from military and legal…03 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsThree weeks ago the Prime Minister stood at that Dispatch Box praising Luton as the only place to have come out of local restrictions, but praise does not pay the bills. Luton’s…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAt the first joint Select Committee meeting of the covid inquiry this week, we heard evidence from a care home manager that a member of her staff had to wait nine days for her…15 Oct 2020HANSARDChinese and East Asian Communities: Racism during Covid-19Please forgive me, Mrs Cummins; I should have said that it is a great honour to be serving under your chairmanship. I did not realise it was your first day in the Chair, so thank…13 Oct 2020HANSARDChinese and East Asian Communities: Racism during Covid-19I beg to move, That this House has considered Chinese and East Asian communities’ experience of racism during the covid-19 pandemic. I thank Members for joining this debate, which…13 Oct 2020HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Since the end of summer I, like many other Members of the House, have tabled a series of questions to the Health Secretary on issues that are…07 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI thank we all understand and agree that keeping the public safe often means difficult decisions, but the Bill in its current form is weak where it needs to be strong—strong…05 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Maternity and Parental LeaveThank you Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) for initiating this debate here…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Grassroots Arts and Culture: LutonI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important debate to the House. As well as volunteer organisations, Luton has fantastic events businesses, such as Creative8, which I…22 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19How does the Prime Minister justify recent reports that every child at Eton gets a covid test, while 10% of children and staff at Gill Blowers nursery in Luton have to stay at…22 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusWe have heard about case after case of failure when it comes to testing. I have heard from parents, teachers and a vicar in Luton North, all saying that there are no walk-in…15 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateTomorrow, I will be at Rowlands Pharmacy in Sundon Park, where I hope I will be able to get my flu jab, if supplies allow. This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu…10 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation SectorI thank all those who have secured the debate, and I hope colleagues will understand my offering special thanks to my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Luton…10 Sept 2020