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HANSARD British Overseas Passport Holders in Hong KongMy hon. Friend makes two important points. First, he strengthens the point I was beginning to make: in the last Parliament a number of colleagues raised real concerns about the…29 Jan 2020HANSARD British Overseas Passport Holders in Hong KongI understood the Minister’s point about the delicate balance and that this is not the time to change any aspect of the joint declaration. However, she said that the UK Government…29 Jan 2020HANSARDProductivity7. What fiscal steps he is taking to increase productivity throughout the UK economy.07 Jan 2020HANSARDProductivityHigh-quality infrastructure is a key factor in improving productivity, so will my right hon. Friend consider establishing both a sovereign wealth fund and an infrastructure bond,…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillFor those of us who have been clear about our opposition to no deal, the problem with new clause 4 is that in effect it takes away some of the certainty and benefits to business,…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI do not think that anyone can doubt my credentials as someone who is concerned about and opposed to no deal, but the hon. Member’s remarks would have greater validity if new…07 Jan 2020HANSARDPolice Officer Numbers: Sussex16. I am delighted to hear about the increase in the numbers of police in Sussex, but will the Home Secretary also reassure me that the London Borough of Merton will see an…28 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: UK Readiness14. What support the Government plan to provide for small businesses in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.23 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: UK ReadinessI recently visited a number of small companies in my constituency who welcome Government advice, but say that much of it is vague and non-specific. Will my right hon. Friend ask…23 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceIt is an honour, a pleasure and a surprise to be called in this debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. I confess that I had forgotten I put in for it, but I am none the less delighted to…23 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI worked closely with my right hon. Friend when he was Mayor of London, and I know how much he valued the contribution of EU citizens. I have the great good fortune to represent a…22 Oct 2019HANSARD Preparations for Leaving the EUI agree with my right hon. Friend. As someone who voted for a deal three times, I am pleased to hear that that is still the Government’s policy. Many people will already have…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsLike my right hon. Friends the Members for Tunbridge Wells (Greg Clark) and for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt), I warmly welcome the fact that the proposals have been set…03 Oct 2019HANSARD South Western RailwayMy right hon. Friend is making a powerful case on behalf of her constituents. When the service gets further up the line, shortened carriages cause even more problems, for…01 Oct 2019HANSARD South Western RailwayThose are appalling statistics, but the Minister is absolutely right about a customer-focused railway. He must bang the desk of Network Rail, because a number of those failures…01 Oct 2019HANSARD South Western RailwayI am pleased that the Minister is touching on this point, because I wanted to raise it. Accessibility, both for people who are disabled and for young mothers and others, is a real…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI welcome my hon. Friend to his role and wish him every success. I also welcome this Government’s continuing investment in the NHS, particularly that in the Epsom and St Helier…30 Sept 2019HANSARDSchool Admissions Code: Summer-born and Premature Children8. What progress his Department has made on further amending the School Admissions Code to ensure that summer-born and premature children can be admitted to reception at the age…09 Sept 2019HANSARDSchool Admissions Code: Summer-born and Premature ChildrenI thank my right hon. Friend for his answer. He will know that it is four years since we had an Adjournment debate on this and two years since I last asked him a question on this.…09 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I welcome the extra funding. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that each primary and secondary school in Wimbledon will benefit, and will he commit to writing to me on the…09 Sept 2019