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HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me so early in this important debate. I warmly welcome today’s Second Reading and the introduction of a Bill that will place a…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I know that the Government are committed to renewing and improving our national infrastructure. However, those improvements have to represent value for money. I therefore urge…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on what plans the Government have to secure the number of scientists, researchers and engineers we will require to reach the 2.4%…21 Jan 2020HANSARDSupport for Small BusinessesOne thing that all businesses—large and small—depend on is having a skilled workforce. What is the Department doing to improve skills overall, and particularly engineering skills,…21 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI note the recent announcement of the roll-out of the electronic prescription service. How will that benefit my constituents? When will it be rolled out, and how can my…29 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend develops a new immigration system, will she ensure that she pays particular attention to its design to facilitate the movement of scientists, researchers…28 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexAs the other Member of Parliament for Thurrock, may I say that we remain shocked and appalled by the events? We can only imagine the pain that the families must be feeling. I pay…28 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyI just want to make a comment in the light of what my right hon. and learned Friend was saying about ethics in the use of data. Does he agree that the UK has historically led the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyWill my right hon. and learned Friend give way?24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyI am pleased to be able to make a short contribution in response to the Gracious Speech. There is much to be welcomed in this Queen’s Speech, and it is a testament to the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexMay I echo the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jackie Doyle-Price), who is my constituency neighbour, and express my own shock and horror at the loss of 39 poor…23 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany businesses in my constituency depend on a constant flow of engineers entering the work- force. Will my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State tell the House how her…22 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence Manufacturing Capabilities8. What steps his Department is taking to maintain the capabilities of UK defence manufacturing.21 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence Manufacturing CapabilitiesThe UK has a world-beating defence industry that is dependent on high-value design. How is the Department supporting the Government’s “Engineering: Take a Closer Look” campaign to…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBritain’s Place in the WorldIn my constituency, 73% of people voted to leave. They did not directly express how they wanted to leave, but what I hear day after day is that we must leave, and we must leave on…15 Oct 2019HANSARDKnife Crime Prosecutions9. What recent discussions he has had with the Attorney General on the prosecution of people who carry knives.08 Oct 2019HANSARDKnife Crime ProsecutionsDoes the Justice Secretary agree that the sentence should reflect the serious nature of knife crime and the serious damage it does to our communities? Does he support the work of…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsAnyone with any business experience knows that complex and sensitive negotiations are not best conducted in public or with the input of those who may want an entirely different…01 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. As my right hon. Friend knows, those affected by the devastating loan charge have welcomed the independent review, but feel that it would be better conducted by a tax judge.…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Deaths of Homeless PeopleThe causes of and solutions to rough sleeping are never simple. I welcome the action that the Government have taken and encourage them to work with local authorities and the…01 Oct 2019