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HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsCan the Minister explain why British soldiers should have less recourse to compensation from their employer than the civilians they defend?16 Jul 2020HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI welcome the banning of the FKD. Far-right terrorism is the fastest—growing terror threat in this country, and that is why Government action is very welcome. There is, however,…15 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewFor too long, female patients have had crippling pain dismissed as “women’s problems”. As the Minister said, women have been failed, so can I press her further on the…09 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusWhen the impact of covid-19 on the beauty industry was raised in the Chamber last week, the Prime Minister laughed, despite the fact that it contributes £30 billion to the economy…07 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFunding for buses in South Yorkshire has been cut by 40% in the past decade. Will the Minister commit to the additional funding needed to implement the recommendations of the…02 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a Government statement on why the Home Office will not ban the Satanist Nazi group, the Order of Nine Angles, when in the US a soldier has been indicted for plotting…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast November, after the devastating floods, the Prime Minister committed to holding a summit to improve flood defences in the north of England. Can I ask the Secretary of State…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for South West Surrey (Jeremy Hunt), the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, who spoke incredibly powerfully. I would…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffWill the Minister give way?24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffI really appreciate the Minister’s giving way. I just wondered whether she could respond to the question that I put in my contribution to the debate about the relaxation of…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care Staffrose —24 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryThe right hon. Gentleman makes an important point and I am sure the Minister has heard it. I would like to conclude by asking the Minister this: what are the Government doing to…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Water IndustryAs the Minister stated, this statutory instrument removes the seven-year sunset clause in relation to the Thames Tideway tunnel, to allow the 2013 regulations to continue. Those…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsPostmasters across the country have been fired, gone bankrupt and, in some cases, gone to prison. Given the scale of this injustice, with over 550 postmasters’ families left in…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption LoansWhether the Government have collated statistics by region on the number of businesses that have had their coronavirus business interruption loan application (a) approved and (b)…04 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption LoansSince I tabled this question, the Government have taken action in this area, which I welcome, but can the Secretary of State respond to my constituents’ concerns that the…04 May 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillNearly one in three women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and that number is sadly on the rise, because during this public health crisis we are not all safe at…28 Apr 2020HANSARD Public ServicesPPE is essential for frontline NHS workers and care staff. May I ask how the Government responded to the offer of the British Chambers of Commerce in March to help co-ordinate…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable Online GamblersWhat recent discussions he has had with representatives of the gambling industry on protection of vulnerable online gamblers during the covid-19 outbreak.27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable Online GamblersLast year, the Government announced that they had launched a consultation on the national lottery age limit, which allows 16-year-olds to buy scratch cards and gamble online. Did…27 Apr 2020