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HANSARDLife SciencesI welcome the record research and development settlement for my right hon. Friend’s Department that was delivered during the spending review, a good chunk of which will, I hope,…16 Nov 2021HANSARDLife Sciences1. What progress his Department has made on delivering the “Life Sciences Vision”.16 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateLast week, while I was on a school visit, I was shocked to hear about the extraordinary abuse a headteacher had experienced from parents opposed to in-school vaccination clinics.…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCommunity Payback13. What steps his Department is taking to roll out community payback.09 Nov 2021HANSARDCommunity PaybackRequiring offenders to give back to their communities not only delivers a just punishment but sends out a clear signal to other criminals that crime does not pay. Can my right…09 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Many sectors, as we have heard, are struggling to get the staff they need, such as social care, hospitality, janitorial services, haulage and logistics. Can my right hon.…08 Nov 2021HANSARDG20 and COP26 World Leaders SummitI want to reinforce the point the Prime Minister has just made. Will he reassure my constituents that the goal of achieving net zero is not a burden to be borne, but an…03 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. As my right hon. Friend may know, this week is Evidence Week. Will he therefore let the House know whether, in his opinion, the evidence still indicates that the proposed…02 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill my hon. Friend tell the House what work is under way to ensure that the key stage 3 and 4 curriculum is aligned with the jobs of the future, not just the jobs of today?01 Nov 2021HANSARDSpeaker's StatementI thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to pay tribute to my friend and our colleague, James Brokenshire, who, very sadly, as we have heard, lost his…20 Oct 2021HANSARDCoronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for PupilsWe all know that the best place for young people is in school, learning in a classroom. Will my hon. Friend therefore confirm that when the Opposition next make a call for schools…23 Sept 2021HANSARDGas Prices and Energy SuppliersObviously these are disturbing times for our constituents and I welcome the actions that the Government are taking. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that, whatever happens in the…23 Sept 2021HANSARDInjunction to Protect the M25My constituents have had their lives hugely disrupted over the past week by the actions of these now so-called “morons on the motorway”. They are doing more harm than good by…22 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The space sector presents us with huge opportunities for the future prosperity of this country. What plans is my right hon. Friend developing with regard to the…21 Sept 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure4. What steps he is taking to support the roll-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.09 Sept 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureI am sure my hon. Friend will agree that it was brilliant to see earlier this week figures showing that ever more electric vehicles than petrol or diesel ones are being sold. She…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a debate in Government time on the Government’s response to the ongoing issue of the increasing numbers of illegal migrants crossing the channel? I welcome the actions…09 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. As my right hon. Friend knows, maths makes an invaluable contribution to our economy and our way of being, whether that is in computing, encryption, artificial intelligence or…06 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend knows, there are building safety issues other than cladding, including missing firebreaks. Will he therefore tell me what advice I can give to my…19 Jul 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaThe abuse that we saw after England’s heroic final Euro game is beyond disgusting and has no place in any world, let alone the modern world. I know that my hon. Friend will agree…14 Jul 2021