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HANSARDRented Homes: End of Evictions BanThe support that the Government have given to small councils, such as mine in north Devon, and fabulous homelessness charities, such as the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, to help…22 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that my right hon. Friend does not underestimate how difficult this year has been for hospitality businesses in North Devon. I warmly welcome the action the Government have…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley (Robbie Moore). The pandemic has thrust the importance of public toilets forward in so many unexpected ways. I…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public OrderWill my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the investment made just last week by the Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner, Alison Hernandez, to provide an…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public OrderWhat steps her Department is taking to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.13 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewMy constituent Diane Surman’s daughter, Helen, was affected by the Primodos scandal, and I am delighted that their circumstances have finally been recognised for the injustice…09 Jul 2020HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental SpendingI thank the Ministry for everything it has done during the pandemic to support so many businesses and individuals in our communities. My constituency has a huge number of small…09 Jul 2020HANSARDPolicing in Devon and CornwallI would like to highlight, as my hon. Friend has done, the excellent work done by Devon and Cornwall police. The force really has managed huge influxes of visitors, so, despite…06 Jul 2020HANSARD Lammy ReviewDoes my hon. Friend agree that if we are to live in a society based on mutual respect, children need to leave school in no doubt about the evils of racism? Will he ensure that…30 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillReducing and removing red tape is vital to enable businesses to bounce back rapidly as they reopen. In north Devon, we are blessed with vast areas of open space, so many of our…29 Jun 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Court of Appeal JudgmentThree million people have claimed universal credit since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, which is a huge success. I thank the Department for Work and Pensions team who…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffI had always known that I was very lucky to be the MP for North Devon and, in respect of their response to the pandemic, I have nothing but humble words to say for the people of…24 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend update the House on when we can expect a statement from the Secretary of State detailing when the tourism and hospitality industry can safely reopen so…18 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsCoronavirus has underlined the importance of improving broadband infrastructure. Does the Prime Minister agree that extending the existing relief on business rates for new…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesTourism businesses have been under immense pressure. In particular, smaller hospitality businesses, as in my constituency, need certainty to be able to survive. While I welcome…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUI have received a large number of emails from farmers and constituents in North Devon who are concerned about food standards once we leave the EU. Will my right hon. Friend assure…09 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesThe report identified age as the greatest disparity. Can the Minister assure me that she is conscious of the sacrifices that older people are making and that she will do what she…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we have noticed on being back in the Chamber this week, many of us across the House are in desperate need of a trip to the hairdresser. As we begin to look at measures for such…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for the guidance as we move through the phases of lockdown, but can he reassure my constituents in North Devon that it is not too soon for our beaches…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Conduct of Business After the Whitsun RecessI would like to thank my right hon. Friend for the work being done to ensure that Parliament is a safe working environment for all. Does he agree that while we have had to…20 May 2020