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HANSARDDeparture from the EU: Regulatory ReformsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. He highlights an extremely important Brexit opportunity around our £300 billion procurement spend. As we heard earlier, we now have the ability…13 Jan 2022HANSARDDeparture from the EU: Regulatory ReformsThe Government are driving a wide range of regulatory reforms, from shaping the approach for new technology such as data, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles, to…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCyber-securityThat is an extremely important point, and the hon. Lady is right to highlight it to the House. First, that is why we are putting in more funding: £2.6 billion over three years, as…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCyber-securityMy hon. Friend raises an extremely important point. That is why the strategy sets out a whole of society approach, including a focus on building skills and the highest standards…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCyber-securityOur new national cyber-strategy was launched in December. It builds on the previous five-year strategy, which reinforced the UK’s position as a global leader in cyber, second only…13 Jan 2022HANSARDOmicron Variant: Support for Key ServicesThe hon. Lady is right on the importance of local resilience forums, but she is not right to say that the Government have not responded. There has been over £400 billion of…13 Jan 2022HANSARDOmicron Variant: Support for Key ServicesI will have to pick up on the specific organisation the hon. Member references, but as I said in my answer a moment ago, we have had a package of £750 million of support. We have…13 Jan 2022HANSARDOmicron Variant: Support for Key ServicesThe reality as we meet today is that we continue to offer universal free testing. Actually, the UK is an outlier both in terms of the sheer quantum of testing that we have…13 Jan 2022HANSARDOmicron Variant: Support for Key ServicesThe hon. Lady is absolutely right about the importance of charities, including in the pandemic response more widely. That is why we have had a package of £750 million of support…13 Jan 2022HANSARDOmicron Variant: Support for Key ServicesI recognise the seriousness of the case. On behalf of all colleagues in the House, I am sure, I express our sympathy for the family concerned. As the honorable gentleman will…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to mention the importance of the Places for Growth agenda not just to Stoke, but across the entire United Kingdom. It is fundamental to greater diversity…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsTo the direct question the hon. Gentleman raises, I first became aware when it was covered in the media—I am sure at a similar time to him. We cannot anticipate the conclusions of…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was actually going to come on to what I hope is a constructive point, because the underlying concern the hon. Lady raises is fair. I am very happy to pick up on the issue with…13 Jan 2022HANSARDOmicron Variant: Support for Key ServicesThe most important thing to support businesses in the voluntary sector is to come out of the covid restrictions and reopen our economy. Boosters remain the best way to save lives,…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an extremely important point that is a key issue for the illegal migration taskforce, which I chair. I will meet the Home Secretary later today, and I met…13 Jan 2022HANSARDIndependent Review of Construction FrameworksMy noble Friend the Minister for Efficiency and Transformation, Lord Agnew Kt, has today made the following written statement: The Government have today published the “Independent…16 Dec 2021HANSARDNational Cyber Strategy 2022I am pleased to announce the publication of the new National Cyber Strategy. This strategy builds on the significant progress made through the National Cyber Security Strategy…15 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIndeed.14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIn a moment. There is much that we still do not know about this virus, as there is a wide range of opinions on its severity. Hospitalisations and deaths always lag infections by…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthThroughout today’s debate, we have heard the sincere and heartfelt views of hon. and right hon. Members from across the House. I recognise the strength of feeling, and will turn…14 Dec 2021