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HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillA ten-minute rule Bill would have been good. In respect of new clause 29, which my hon. Friend is also speaking to, the Government will say that the matter is subject to…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Lady keeps referring to this hostile environment. Let me just quote for her. In May 2007, Liam Byrne, then the Labour Immigration Minister, stated in a consultation…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the statement and its caution but also its optimism, which the country badly needs right now. Many thousands of our constituents should be heading to Somerset this…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCancer TargetsWhat plans he has to meet the cancer targets in the NHS long-term plan.23 Jun 2020HANSARDCancer TargetsI do welcome that; I have visited many of the centres. Before the pandemic, we were battling to meet the cancer targets that I helped to set and that my hon. Friend now looks…23 Jun 2020HANSARDBBC Regional Politics CoverageOn that point, sort of, has it not been fascinating during the Downing Street press conferences to see the regional reporters ask their questions? They do it with a straight bat,…22 Jun 2020HANSARDBBC Regional Politics CoverageI can see how much my hon. Friend is enjoying this four-hour Adjournment debate. There are presenters on the BBC’s “Newsnight” who earn more than the entire BBC South politics…22 Jun 2020HANSARDBBC Regional Politics CoverageI enjoy the hon. Gentlemen’s contributions; he is a big thinker on these matters. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, of which I am fortunate to be a member, is…22 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesGiven the amount of work that continues to take place on making workplaces covid secure, I wonder whether the Minister thinks that we need to revisit the “work from home if you…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBack in March, the Chancellor rightly told the House that event hire companies with business properties would be eligible for rate relief and a corresponding leisure and…15 Jun 2020HANSARDWeddings: Covid-19 RestrictionsThousands of couples planning to tie the knot this year have had their plans postponed by the pandemic. The next few weeks, as we approach midsummer day, would of course have been…11 Jun 2020HANSARDWeddings: Covid-19 RestrictionsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the extent to which covid-19 restrictions will apply to weddings taking place in (a) 2020 and (b) 2021.11 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I have found the reason I referred to. I think the unease that many feel about this legislation is the timing of it—the so-called lockdown break-ups. I can understand why that is…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresThe work that PHE has done with Cambridge to understand the R rate at a regional level is very welcome. It might yet, of course, prove invaluable if needed. Can my right hon.…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderEveryone has the right to peaceful, lawful protest, but in a pandemic they do not, whatever the cause, have the right to act in a way that could impact on others who choose not to…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHouse Business during the PandemicThe right hon. Gentleman is a jolly fellow and I am enjoying his speech, but some very serious issues are facing this country right now. We discussed this matter last week, and…08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]rose—08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I have to be honest with the Lord Chancellor: I am troubled by his Bill, but I am not yet entirely sure why and I am listening for him to give me a reason. It almost feels as if…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresIf I am honest, I think many people will think that this is the right move at the wrong time. We keep being told to use our common sense, but the idea that this was wrong when…03 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicTo introduce another subject, does the Leader of the House have a view about call lists during statements and urgent questions? Right now, it seems to me that they prioritise…02 Jun 2020