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HANSARDProceedings during the Pandemic and Hybrid Scrutiny ProceedingsThe hon. Gentleman is probably the most assiduous Member of the House and he attends the Chamber every day, so I wonder if he shares my disquiet about this big decision to…21 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI completely understand the need to send Parliament off for recess early, but huge questions are yet to be resolved, such as ensuring that all NHS and social care workers have…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillThere can be no doubt that this is an extraordinary Bill for extraordinary times. As others have said this afternoon, when we put our names forward to stand for election to this…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTomorrow, thousands of businesses across the country that provide childcare and nursery services have been asked to shut their doors for an indefinite period. Can we have a debate…19 Mar 2020HANSARDVulnerable People: Food SuppliesGetting home deliveries to potentially millions of self-isolating households is a massive logistical exercise. Is it time for the Government to think about further intervention,…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBudget 2020May I appeal to the Secretary of State, in his work with the Executive on the Budget and the economy, to have a strong focus on farming? It is at difficult times like this that…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Local Government Responsibilities: Public ServicesI hope the Minister and the House will take this opportunity to pay tribute to all the workers involved in local authority services, including those in the care sector—not only…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Local Government Responsibilities: Public ServicesIn this crisis we need to make the most of volunteers and that spirit in the community of helping out, but at the same time ensure that things such as Disclosure and Barring…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Local Government Responsibilities: Public Servicesrose —18 Mar 2020HANSARDPreventing Sexual Violence in ConflictSome appalling incidents of gender-based violence occurred during the Sri Lankan civil war. Will the Foreign Office do everything in its power to persuade the Sri Lankan…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19A constituent of mine has been in touch about his grandparents, Alan and Beatrice. Beatrice is 86 and Alan is 89, and they are trapped on board the Silver Shadow cruise ship,…17 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationI apologise for not being present for the start of the debate; I had a Select Committee meeting that clashed. I first raised this issue with a parliamentary question in the…10 Mar 2020HANSARDSupport into Self-employment15. Freelance IT contractors in my constituency are already losing contracts because of the complexities and legal risks around IR35. Now that they face periods of self-isolation,…09 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhen the capital city had a Conservative Mayor, he cut crime. May we have a debate on why the current Labour Mayor is failing to get a grip on the worrying rise in serious violent…05 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Barnet has not benefited from the transitional funding for maintained nursery schools. As a result, our maintained nursery schools are under severe financial stress. May I…02 Mar 2020HANSARD UK-US Trade DealIs the Secretary of State able to promise that the Government will not remove current restrictions or tariffs on food imports unless those imports are produced to standards of…02 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsWill the Prime Minister promise to resist in all circumstances the sell-out of our fishing communities, so that we can ensure that on 1 January next year we take back control of…26 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Authority Spending: Value for MoneyDoes the Minister agree that, with the enhanced spending power that local authorities are about to get, they should prioritise care for disabled children? The needs of such…24 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseThese matters will be considered in the independent review, which is under way. I am also happy to raise them directly with Flood Re.10 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseWhere those on the two Front Benches completely agree is on the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis, because inevitably our changing climate leads to more extreme weather.…10 Feb 2020