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HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanThe Government’s support packages for cultural venues throughout this pandemic have provided a lifeline for many attractions in my constituency, and I know that the Prime Minister…23 Nov 2020HANSARDDHSC Answers to Written QuestionsI understand that since the start of the pandemic the Secretary of State has made 16 oral statements in the House on coronavirus and there have been seven urgent questions and…19 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI warmly welcome this statement from the Prime Minister and his continuing commitment to strengthening our defence capabilities. I am sure he will agree that it is vital that…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsNorthern Ireland will always be as much a part of our United Kingdom as my constituency, so the notion of businesses in Ulster facing barriers to trade with those in Blackpool and…18 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Testing CapacityWhat steps his Department is taking to increase covid-19 testing capacity.17 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyMay I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the progress made so far in agreeing to roll over more than 20 of our existing trade deals? Is he able to reassure the House that the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Testing CapacityI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the tremendous progress he has made over recent months on increasing our testing capacity, including the delivery of a new site in my…17 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that my right hon. Friend will agree that levelling up is not just about increasing expenditure but about changing mindsets and creating a better understanding of the…12 Nov 2020HANSARDHong KongThe legally binding joint declaration signed by China as well as the UK sets out that Hong Kong will have a high degree of autonomy. China must respect that. Will my hon. Friend…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Jonathan Taylor: SBM OffshoreWhat actions are the Government taking to ensure Interpol’s systems are not abused?09 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19In late September, a number of football league clubs demonstrated that they could welcome fans back safely into stadiums in several trial games. I was fortunate enough to be at…09 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateI commend the Chancellor on his statement. The incredible £200 billion-worth of support this Government have already provided has protected thousands of jobs in Blackpool South,…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Regulations: Assisted Deaths AbroadDoes my right hon. Friend agree that those who are terminally ill deserve the very best palliative care available, and that rather than facilitating overseas travel for those…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelThe terrorist threat to this country does not only come from isolated individuals but from some hostile states as well. Can my right hon. Friend outline the powers that this…05 Nov 2020HANSARDReducing ReoffendingWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending.03 Nov 2020HANSARDReducing ReoffendingWhat assessment has my right hon. and learned Friend made of the likely impact of the reduction of rehabilitation periods on reducing reoffending?03 Nov 2020HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeAs well as destabilising the its region and its a long history of financing global terror, we must not overlook the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses and its detention of…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19May I place on record my thanks to the residents of Blackpool for the tremendous sacrifices they have made over the last seven months? The way in which my community has risen to…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateAlthough I welcome the Chancellor’s statement, the imposition of tier 3 restrictions in Lancashire will inevitably mean that many of my constituents will be significantly worse…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Restrictions: South YorkshireLast week, local politicians in Lancashire were able to put their politics aside and work constructively to agree a sensible way forward. I am delighted that politicians in South…21 Oct 2020