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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Given the fact that we spent hours debating just one clause, the Government cannot be certain that we will finish on time, because of the pace at which Opposition are going. To…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd. I made it very clear that I was not going to accept that proposal, and I explained last week why not. Again, I outlined the Government…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd—21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd. We want the Committee to be able to discuss the new clauses. We are not finishing today; we are just trying to get to the new clauses,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)Sorry, Sir Roger. We had wanted to adjourn at clause 22.16 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q We have spoken briefly about this. Are you concerned that introducing a generational ban on cigarettes might cause other forms of tobacco use to increase among younger…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q Following up on Alex’s question, what engagement has there been with the Irish Government in regard to the differences between what is happening in Ireland and Northern Ireland?…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q Yes, for medicine licensing. Dr Laura Squire: That is a difficult one. We had one product that was given a medicines licence in 2015, but it has never been marketed. We continue…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q May I ask one more question? What is the MHRA’s capacity to handle the increased workload that the new legislation will require? Dr Laura Squire: With the current notification…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q What effect do you think the Bill will have on the number of vaping products that the MHRA will have to approve through its licensing route? Dr Laura Squire: For a medicines…07 Jan 2025HANSARDEarly Years ChildcareI thank the hon. Member for Worcester (Mr Walker) for securing this important debate, and I welcome my hon. Friend the Member for Selby and Ainsty (Keir Mather) to his place. I…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Community PharmaciesWill the Minister give way?14 Sept 2023HANSARD Community PharmaciesThere is a question: will the Minister return to my earlier question about whether he can come to the APPG to meet key pharmacy stakeholders?14 Sept 2023HANSARD Support for Bereaved ChildrenI would like to start by thanking the Backbench Business Committee for granting this debate and the hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) for sharing her own…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Community PharmaciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I thank the hon. Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) for securing this important debate and highlighting the challenges…14 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have been contacted many times each month by parents left seriously out of pocket by their ex-spouses’ failure to pay child maintenance owed. What steps are the Government…04 Sept 2023HANSARDCoventry City of Culture TrustThe collapse earlier this year of Coventry City of Culture Trust, the arm’s length body tasked with continuing the legacy of our city’s time in the national spotlight, shocked and…14 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. My constituent Sarah has been let down by this Government. Her elderly father, a veteran living with cancer, has developed a serious heart problem and his next appointment was…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCoventry City of Culture TrustWhen it comes to events organised by the city of culture trust, does the Minister recognise the importance of giving local organisations the support that will enable them to…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCoventry City of Culture TrustAccountability is key, and in the situation of Coventry City of Culture Trust, there has been no accountability. What steps will the Minister be taking to reassure my constituents…14 Jun 2023