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HANSARDYemenThe crisis in Yemen is of great concern to all of us, and it is perfectly clear that Iran is exploiting the conflict for its own ends. Reports of Iran sending advanced unmanned…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerI thank the Minister for providing the House with more detail on this unfortunate issue. Can he confirm that the police have a full understanding of what has happened and that…18 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryUK fishermen are understandably frustrated by the current situation at the borders. Can my right hon. Friend therefore update the House on what discussions he has had with our…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Response: Defence SupportLocal authorities in Lancashire continue to benefit from the invaluable support our armed forces are providing in relation to mass testing programmes. However, I understand the…12 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe tourism sector has been hit particularly hard by this year’s restrictions, which have had a significant impact on coastal communities such as Blackpool. Many of my local…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCivil Service JobsWhat steps he is taking to increase the proportion of civil service jobs based outside London.17 Dec 2020HANSARDCivil Service JobsDoes my hon. Friend agree with me that for Government to be able to make the best decisions for local communities, civil servants and Government Departments should be based across…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Provisional Local Government Finance SettlementAt the start of this pandemic, the Government stated that they would provide local authorities with all the support they needed to get through these challenging times. The total…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Immigration Rules: Supported AccommodationI know that both my hon. Friend and the Home Secretary are doing everything in their power to stop the illegal crossings on the south coast and the continuing abuse of our…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangI am sure that my hon. Friend will be absolutely appalled by the credible reports of forced abortions and forced sterilisation. Will he commit to taking action on this by formally…16 Dec 2020HANSARD UN Mission in Mali: Armed Forces DeploymentIn order to ensure that this peacekeeping mission does not become permanent, may I ask my hon. Friend what steps he is taking in conjunction with our partners in the UN to support…09 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesSome 200,000 customers used an unlicensed gambling operator last year, resulting in an estimated £1.4 billion in turnover. What discussions has my hon. Friend had with online…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.03 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe funding announced in the spending review for a feasibility study on improving the South Fylde line was warmly welcomed by commuters in Blackpool. Creating a passing loop on…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe vast majority of people in Blackpool supported the Chancellor’s decision last week to reduce international aid. The public finances will come under considerable pressure in…03 Dec 2020HANSARDSupport for People on Low Incomes: Covid-19What steps he is taking to support people on low incomes during the covid-19 outbreak.01 Dec 2020HANSARDSupport for People on Low Incomes: Covid-19In addition to the extra support provided during this pandemic, as my right hon. Friend has already said, the introduction of a national living wage and changes to the tax system…01 Dec 2020HANSARDScheduled Mass Deportation: JamaicaDangerous foreign criminals, including murderers, rapists and drug dealers, have no right whatever to remain in this country. The people of Blackpool South expect the Government…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court JudgmentI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, and specifically the decision not to proceed with a full public inquiry at this time for the reasons that he outlined. Does he agree…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingI welcome the £1 billion the Government have made available through the building safety fund for the removal of unsafe non-ACM cladding. Is my right hon. Friend able to update the…24 Nov 2020