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HANSARDEbola Outbreak: DRCI welcome the Secretary of State to his new role. He is perhaps that rare animal—a Minister who is respected on both sides of the House—so I wish him well. He will know that in…20 May 2019HANSARDUK EconomyThe car industry, British steel and the travel industry are all citing Brexit as a major cause of concern in their sectors. Does the Minister consider that to be project fear or…16 May 2019HANSARDSecurity Situation in Sri LankaIs the Secretary of State able to say anything about the security arrangements for those members of various Sri Lankan communities who have had to go into camps for their own…14 May 2019HANSARDStaff Bullying and Harassment: Cox RecommendationsThe hon. Gentleman makes a valid point. I can reassure him that the House of Commons Commission is considering these important recommendations at every meeting, but we have not…09 May 2019HANSARDStaff Bullying and Harassment: Cox RecommendationsDame Laura made three fundamental recommendations. In response to the first, the Commission immediately terminated the Respect and Valuing Others policies. In response to the…09 May 2019HANSARDStaff Bullying and Harassment: Cox RecommendationsThe hon. Lady makes a valid point. She may be aware that training is being made available to staff, and I understand that a trial will be made available for Members. Although the…09 May 2019HANSARDRefugees in Sri LankaThe Minister will be aware that the Ahmadi community in the UK is very active, including delivering condolence cards to Christian churches here following the attack in Sri Lanka…09 May 2019HANSARDVoter RegistrationHas the commission made any assessment of the registration of EU citizens to vote in the European Union elections that are about to take place, and whether it would be appropriate…09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingI welcome this announcement and echo the words of support that the Secretary of State has expressed for Grenfell United, the UK Cladding Action Group and others who have…09 May 2019HANSARD BombardierI accept that there is not very much the Government can do, but will the Minister set out what it might be possible to do in identifying or facilitating the identification of any…07 May 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseI wonder whether there is a way to formalise this slot as an urgent question to the Secretary of State for Transport, because this is clearly a weekly event that could be…07 May 2019HANSARD No-Deal Brexit: Cross-channel FreightOn 11 February, the Secretary of State said in response to my question on ferry procurement: “I have been absolutely clear that this procurement was dealt with very carefully by…02 May 2019HANSARDDevelopment Co-operation: EU2. What progress the Government have made in determining the future relationship of the UK and the EU on development co-operation.01 May 2019HANSARDDevelopment Co-operation: EUI thank the Secretary of State for her response. Bearing in mind that our leaving the European Union could result in fundamental changes to development, is she aware of the…01 May 2019HANSARDTuition Fees: EU StudentsIf UK universities have to increase their fees for EU students and the EU universities reciprocate, will that not mean that only the richest UK students will be able to study…29 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Customs UnionDoes the Secretary of State accept that even outside the European Union, some other countries will seek to restrict their trade? For instance, has not the United States said about…25 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingDoes my right hon. Friend agree that one of the ways of supporting people who need care, such as dementia sufferers, is to support their carers, and that there is a very important…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingWill my right hon. Friend give way?24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingWill the hon. Lady give way?24 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Is it the Government’s intention to bring forward a withdrawal agreement implementation Bill and to prorogue Parliament if they lose on Second Reading? Would it not, in fact,…24 Apr 2019