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HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeWill my right hon. Friend join me, as one of the Members of Parliament for Thurrock, where the Empire Windrush landed, in expressing serious regret that this injustice was ever…23 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: UK Car ManufacturersWhat assessment she has made of the potential effect of free trade agreements on UK car manufacturers.18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: UK Car ManufacturersThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association say that a UK-Japan agreement would greatly benefit economic prosperity in the…18 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesI thank the Minister and all his team for the extraordinary work they have done to support our economy during the first phase of this crisis. As we look towards the future and our…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUAs we begin to recover from the coronavirus, while a deal would be very welcome, does my right hon. Friend agree that the UK needs as much flexibility as possible to help rebuild…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningAttending school supports not only children’s education, but their wellbeing. Returning to a normal routine will be immensely beneficial. Will my right hon. Friend therefore also…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresAs we control the R rate and move forward, may I welcome the steps that are being taken to reduce restrictions for the most vulnerable in society? Will my right hon. Friend…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Repatriation of British NationalsWhat steps his Department has taken with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to repatriate British nationals stranded overseas as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Repatriation of British NationalsIt is hugely welcome that 1.3 million people have been brought home by commercial airlines. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that he continues to work with the Foreign and…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Government ProcurementIn times of trouble, we rely on our armed forces as much now as we did 75 years ago, as embodied by Basildon resident and veteran Don Sheppard, who celebrated his 100th birthday…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Government ProcurementWhat steps his Department has taken to support Government procurement during the covid-19 outbreak.12 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: BusinessI am sure we all welcome the reduction in the prevalence of the virus in the general population, but we also know that we are not going to beat this thing in weeks; it will take…12 May 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI thank the Chancellor for all he is doing to protect jobs and income at this really difficult time, and especially the introduction of the job retention scheme. However, he will…27 Apr 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewI, too, congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) and others on securing this important debate, and thank the Backbench Business Committee…19 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusAs my right hon. Friend knows, vaccines are the long-term solution to tackling the virus. Can he give the House a bit more detail on what work is being done and on the potential…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillUnfortunately, I have to attend a Delegated Legislation Committee, so I will not be able to take part in these proceedings. However, I thank the Minister and his team for…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?03 Mar 2020HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillI say “hon. Friend” because on this issue we have worked closely together. Will he accept my thanks for his leadership on this issue, for working so hard to make sure that this…03 Mar 2020HANSARDFurther Education Colleges: Future SkillsAs the Government envoy for engineering, may I welcome last week’s announcement of over £14 million to improve college leadership? Does my hon. Friend agree that quality…02 Mar 2020HANSARDFurther Education Colleges: Future Skills11. What steps he is taking to ensure further education colleges are able to deliver skills required for the future.02 Mar 2020