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HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe hospitality supply chain has remained open despite a significant loss of earnings to continue supplying the NHS and schools that have to be open. Here in North Devon, Philip…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.09 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Shellfish ExportsI thank my right hon. Friend for his letter to the EU Commission that addressed these issues, but what is being done to ensure that generations of fishermen, such as those in…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19Many students in my North Devon constituency are facing additional costs for alternative accommodation, loss of employment or to access their university teaching online. Does my…03 Feb 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWith covid cases in remote rural North Devon at 60 per 100,000, neighbouring Torridge at 50 per 100,000 and our hospital having just seven cases currently, will my right hon.…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Vaccine Roll-outThe vaccination roll-out programme is a huge national success—well done! I thank everyone involved nationally and locally. However, my inbox is overflowing with messages from…21 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsI thank my hon. Friend for the work she is doing to support the arts and culture sector through the pandemic. Can she confirm how many music venues and other music organisations…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerDoes my hon. Friend agree that, instead of attempting to score political points from this unfortunate error, the Opposition parties should be engaging constructively and working…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesOne of the very first issues I was contacted about as MP for North Devon was poor NHS dentistry provision, long before covid took hold. I knew that was the case because the only…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryI thank my right hon. Friend for all the work he is doing to resolve the issues around paperwork for our fishermen. My Ilfracombe fishermen have now brought the fleet in as they…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19I am keen that this period of national restrictions is as brief as possible, particularly so that young people can return to their education. In the main, the guidance is being…12 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes my right hon. Friend agree that preventing the spread of covid-19 within workplaces is paramount? Can he therefore explain what additional measures are being considered to…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCan my right hon. Friend confirm that, as the roll-out of the vaccine progresses, he will make Government time available to ensure that Members of this House are able to monitor…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Energy White PaperAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the Celtic sea, I am working with colleagues to try to facilitate floating wind turbines in the Celtic sea, which will help us to…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley (Robbie Moore). I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of North Devon. Throughout the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHaving heard from the tourism and hospitality industry in Devon this week, I am gravely concerned that tier 2 could be the death knell for a huge number of these businesses. Will…10 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsA long-term view of victim funding will lead to better services and outcomes for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse and serious violence. I therefore ask the Minister to…08 Dec 2020HANSARDExams and Accountability 2021This year’s students, such as those at Petroc College in North Devon, have faced unprecedented disruption to their studies as a result of the pandemic. Those who are due to sit…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Courts and Tribunals: RecoveryCan I ask my right hon. and learned Friend when Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service plans to take on the operation of virtual remand hearings, as police forces return to…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and AccessibilityIf we have learnt anything from the pandemic, it is surely that broadband is an essential component of modern life, yet just over 10% of households in the UK have access to…03 Dec 2020