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HANSARDArmed Forces BillI want to start by echoing the contributions from across the House that have recognised and honoured the commitment and service of our armed forces, and it has been a really…08 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces CovenantOne of the ways that enshrining the covenant in law could deliver more for our armed forces is on housing. Surveys continue to show low levels of satisfaction with maintenance,…01 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersHappy birthday, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am grateful to have the opportunity to represent the concerns of my constituents in this important debate. There are a number of buildings…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Building Safety Fund[Inaudible.]20 Jan 2021HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Financial StabilityWhat steps he is taking to ensure the financial stability of early years providers during the covid-19 outbreak.18 Jan 2021HANSARDEarly Years Providers: Financial StabilityNurseries and childcare providers in deprived areas are most likely to close, which is catastrophic for disadvantaged children. Coronavirus presents a significant threat to early…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesI am grateful for the opportunity to raise the increasingly urgent problems with dental care in my constituency. Portsmouth is a densely populated city, and pre-existing problems…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outWhat recent assessment he has made of the progress of the covid-19 vaccination programme.12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outThere is welcome news that St James’ Hospital in my constituency is to become a vaccination centre, and constituents are eager to see it up and running. Will the Secretary of…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Support Schemes: Ineligible PeopleIt is pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Rees, and I am grateful to the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) for securing this debate. I have repeatedly called on the…09 Dec 2020HANSARDYouth Justice: Racial DisparityWhat progress he has made on tackling racial disparity in the youth justice system since the publication of the Lammy review in September 2017.08 Dec 2020HANSARDYouth Justice: Racial DisparityWith fewer than half of the Lammy review’s recommendations having been enacted and with many others from many other reviews of deaths in custody still outstanding, what can the…08 Dec 2020HANSARDNHS and Public Bodies: Covid-19 SupportThere are welcome reports that our armed forces are to support the NHS with the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine, performing vital work to transform sites across the country…07 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence Procurement and Supply ChainsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birkenhead (Mick Whitley) for securing the debate on this important issue. As…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Preparations and SupportWe welcome the recent Government announcement from the other place of the 7,000 personnel who will be brought to readiness ahead of the winter period. In the light of that, does…02 Nov 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Ninth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Mr Mundell. I rise to speak to amendment 89, which stands in my name. During the proceedings so far, there has been much…22 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Tenth sitting)indicated dissent. New Clause 3 Access to legal advice for service personnel “Within 12 months of this Act coming into force, the Secretary of State shall commission an…22 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Tenth sitting)South.22 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 9 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Schedule 3 agreed to. Clause 10…22 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move amendment 89, in schedule 2, page 17, line 5, at end insert— “(c) the court must also have particular regard to the importance of the proceedings in securing the…22 Oct 2020