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HANSARDThe EconomyNew research conducted by the Centre For Towns has found that one in three ex-industrial towns is among the most economically at risk from covid-19. Worsbrough in my constituency…27 Apr 2020HANSARDSentience and Welfare of AnimalsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and to follow the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell). Unsurprisingly, I, like many hon. Members, have been…16 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19I have been contacted by constituents concerned by the lack of health and safety and testing at our borders. Do the Government have plans to implement stricter measures at our…16 Mar 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewIn light of travel bans across the world, with increasing numbers of British citizens stranded and reports of limited support from the Foreign Office, will the military be…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This issue does have to be seen in the context of the past 10 years. My area in Barnsley has had the worst cuts in the country, and no doubt…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillI completely agree, and my hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. Her community, like mine, has shown kindness and generosity. Parents and carers across my community…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bury North (James Daly). They say every day is a school day: well, thanks to the speech by the hon. Member for Bolton West (Chris…13 Mar 2020HANSARD British Steel IndustryI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Liberty Steel recently announced the loss of 350 jobs in south Yorkshire, due to “challenging” market circumstances. Does he…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEarly Years Education: Equality of AttainmentI am sure the Minister will be aware that Sure Start did exactly that. In Barnsley; we have lost 14 Sure Starts in the last decade—that is 73% of provision in my borough, which…10 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsResearch has shown that CT scans can diagnose covid-19 with 98% accuracy, taking less than 10 minutes. Have the Government any plans to use CT scans in diagnosis?10 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Tewkesbury (Mr Robertson), who spoke powerfully about his local area and made some important points about planning. Last November,…04 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMay I ask the Minister what financial settlement was offered to Sir Philip Rutnam? What was the figure?02 Mar 2020HANSARDVeterans: EmploymentLet me begin by saying that, with permission, my hon. Friend the Member for City of Chester (Christian Matheson) and I will be leaving this Question Time early to take part in an…27 Feb 2020HANSARD CoronavirusWhat steps are the Government taking, in partnership with tech companies, to battle fake news on coronavirus?26 Feb 2020HANSARD Social MobilityIt is pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone, and to follow the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell). I agree with his comments about the apprenticeship levy, which he…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Wuhan CoronavirusWith regard to the capital facility that has been announced, can the Secretary of State outline the total amount of funding allocated to the NHS and can he say whether this is new…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Apprenticeship LevyI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. The points that he has just made are really important, and I share his view of apprentices—until recently, I had a…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationIt is an unexpected pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood) on securing this important debate and on his…05 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Delayed Roll-OutBarnsley food bank gave out over 4,000 food parcels to people in crisis in a year. The Minister appears to be in complete denial. Why will the Government not accept that the…04 Feb 2020HANSARD Local Housing Allowance: Homeless Young PeopleI congratulate the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) on securing this important debate. On affordable housing, does the Minister share my concern about the…04 Feb 2020