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HANSARDEngagementsIn the past few weeks, Blackpool has been inundated with visitors, and the images of people not social distancing and leaving our beach strewn with litter have angered my…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: AviationAlthough the aviation industry will face significant challenges in the months and years ahead, regional airports across the UK will continue to be well placed to increase economic…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseCan my right hon. Friend confirm that, thanks to the actions that this Government have taken and the brilliant response of the British people, we have prevented the NHS from being…18 May 2020HANSARDLifting the Lockdown: Workplace SafetyDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is vital that people are protected when they return to work? As we now move to this second phase, will the Government commit to providing clear…06 May 2020HANSARDPublic Protection from Serious OffendersWhat steps he is taking to protect the public from (a) serious offenders and (b) terrorists.27 Apr 2020HANSARDPublic Protection from Serious OffendersAll too often, we hear that the time offenders spend in prison simply does not reflect the severity of the crimes they commit. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to restore…27 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ10. May I join colleagues from across the House in congratulating and thanking the Prime Minister for his strong leadership at this time, which has provided great reassurance to…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWill my right hon. Friend join me in paying tribute to our fantastic NHS staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital? Some private firms in my constituency have offered free or…24 Mar 2020HANSARDMarriage and Relationship SupportI thank my hon. Friend for his answer. How does the Church aim to support couples and families in this moment of national crisis, when they are forced to spend more time together…19 Mar 2020HANSARDMarriage and Relationship Support7. To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what marriage and relationship support the Church of England offers to couples.19 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that all hon. Members welcome the additional investment in flood and coastal defences in last week’s Budget. Will the ministerial team continue to work with local…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsMany voluntary groups will be keen to work with schools and parents to provide additional support for vulnerable children—for example, in breakfast clubs. Will the Secretary of…18 Mar 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Human RightsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that only through constructive dialogue with Saudi Arabia can we hasten progress on issues of human rights and the ongoing conflict in Yemen?17 Mar 2020HANSARDVexatious Claims4. What steps his Department plans to take to tackle vexatious claims against armed forces personnel.16 Mar 2020HANSARDVexatious ClaimsI thank the Secretary of State for his answer and welcome the introduction of the Bill to this place next week. The tabling of that legislation within 100 days of this new…16 Mar 2020HANSARD Education and Training (Welfare of Children) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for mentioning bullying in schools. It is incredibly important that the Government continue to stamp it out, particularly LGBT and transphobic…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy hon. Friend makes a valid point. I am sure that all Members will have heard the phrase, “You’ll grow into it.” I suppose many parents hope that their child will not grow out of…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMay I begin by thanking the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury) for introducing this private Member’s Bill? As a former teacher, I understand the impact that the high cost…13 Mar 2020HANSARD British Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillI could not agree more on the importance of reading books, and encouraging young people to do so. Will my hon. Friend congratulate the Chancellor on the announcement this week…13 Mar 2020HANSARD Veterans’ Mental HealthI am proud that our party has enshrined the armed forces covenant in law, highlighting the importance that we place on our armed forces. What steps is my hon. Friend taking to…12 Mar 2020