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HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperI very much welcome this defence review: it is a proper look at the threats as they evolve and at what is moving forward, which is a welcome change from what has gone on in the…22 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Route Map: Covid-19Let me start by welcoming the fact that we are getting children back into school. The whole debate must be about children’s futures, but I just want to add a note of caution:…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19I greatly welcome my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister’s statement today setting out a clear path as to how we end this national/international nightmare, but for some…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. In my constituency there are a lot of strong community events, especially things like Zumba classes, about which I get a lot of emails. When does…22 Feb 2021HANSARD MyanmarThe events in Myanmar have shown that democracy is fragile. The reality is that the actions of the democracy-denying narcissist Trump in the past three months have undermined such…02 Feb 2021HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandI welcome my hon. Friend’s commitment to rail in the north. Will he give me and my constituents an update on step-free access at Garforth station, which I have been campaigning on…28 Jan 2021HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandWhat steps his Department is taking to improve rail connections in the north of England.28 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Youth EmploymentWhat steps her Department is taking to help increase levels of employment among young people (a) during and (b) after the covid-19 outbreak.25 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Youth EmploymentSmall and medium-sized enterprises in my constituency have raised concerns about the time it takes to apply for the kickstart scheme. What action is the Department taking to…25 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 January.20 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsMay I start by fully associating myself with all the Prime Minister’s opening comments? Will he join me in welcoming the fact that free school meal pupils in Elmet and Rothwell…20 Jan 2021HANSARD Elections: May 2021May I say how delighted I am to see my hon. Friend in her usual robust style with a good grip on her brief? Following on from the previous question, in terms of those who are…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Response: Defence SupportWill my right hon. Friend assure me that the critical task of the defence of our nation and our commitment to NATO operations and exercises are not being compromised in order to…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateA constituent approached me to say that many supply teachers working through agencies are not being furloughed because schools are open to key worker children, yet those supply…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthI want to start by praising the Prime Minister for the way in which he has taken the decisions. I would rather have a Prime Minister who leaves no stone unturned before…06 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy right hon. Friend will know how hard the people of Leeds have worked. The right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn) made that comment and, indeed, the Treasurer of Her…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodCan I first congratulate my right hon. Friend on the work she has done in getting the country ready for the new regulations that are coming at the end of this month? I must admit…07 Dec 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy ActivistsChina passed domestic law unilaterally to break the joint declaration. Does my hon. Friend agree with me that the unilateral passing of domestic laws can never be an excuse to…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthI hate this. I hate the whole situation, as do many people in the country. We are all trying to stay positive, but it is hard. I wake up every morning feeling angry, thinking why…01 Dec 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Infrastructure SpendingIf my right hon. Friend will indulge me for one second, we have had a good debate and many colleagues have participated. I just want to put on the record that some of our…25 Nov 2020