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HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne in four pubs do not have enough space to reopen and comply with the 2 metre rule and 82% of those that could reopen would have to operate at less than half capacity, putting…16 Jun 2020HANSARDGosport Ferry ServiceI thank the Minister for her reply. I know that when the Secretary of State met council leaders last week he spoke positively about the Government providing a package of support…18 May 2020HANSARDGosport Ferry ServiceWhat steps he is taking to support the Gosport ferry service.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Personal Protective EquipmentLike those in other parts of the UK, including my constituency, care homes in Northern Ireland have been overlooked, with PPE not sufficiently reaching them. What discussions has…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Personal Protective EquipmentWhat assessment he has made of the adequacy of the supply of personal protective equipment to Northern Ireland from the UK procurement system during the covid-19 outbreak.13 May 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewWith cyber-security recognised as a tier 1 threat, it is important to ensure that all contracts outsourced by the MOD, whether defence procurement or service contracts, fully meet…16 Mar 2020HANSARDRail Fares9. What steps he is taking to reduce the cost of rail fares.12 Mar 2020HANSARDRail FaresMany Portsmouth people rely heavily on South Western Railway for their daily commute. The service that they receive is substandard, with less than 50% of mainline services…12 Mar 2020HANSARD Veterans’ Mental HealthI thank the Minister for the advance copy of his statement. First, I would like to take a moment to also express our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the service person…12 Mar 2020HANSARDChild PovertyI thank the Secretary of State for that reply. The Child Poverty Action Group has published a study that detailed the lives of children who go hungry and the impact on their…09 Mar 2020HANSARDChild Poverty5. What recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of child poverty.09 Mar 2020HANSARDRenewable Energy: ExportsI thank the Minister for that response. What support has the prosperity fund awarded to fossil fuel projects in developing countries, and how was that funding assessed in terms of…05 Mar 2020HANSARDRenewable Energy: Exports5. What steps her Department is taking to support exports by the UK renewable energy sector.05 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingIt is only right that I begin by paying tribute to our blue light services, volunteers and local government workers who helped Britain to weather the storm of unprecedented…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Defence: Rotary StrategyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McDonagh. I thank the hon. Member for Witney (Robert Courts) for securing this important debate. I have observed his commitment…29 Jan 2020HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is an honour to contribute to this powerful debate. It is essential that we take time for reflection. As I wrote in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s book of commitment this…23 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCouncil funding cuts under this Government have created a shortage of safe accommodation for vulnerable children, and now thousands of at-risk young people are being placed in…13 Jan 2020HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyMadam Deputy Speaker, “There is no planet B.” These are not my words; they are the words of eight-year-old Poppy from Portsmouth. We owe it to Poppy and others across our country…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The annual number of customs declarations established by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs under a no-deal scenario is estimated to be 270 million. The current number is 55…17 Oct 2019HANSARDFemale Offenders: RehabilitationAlmost half of all women sent to prison are homeless, up significantly in the past few years. Does the Minister really believe that this Government’s approach of failing to…08 Oct 2019