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HANSARDEnvironmental EducationI am grateful to the Minister for that answer. One of my constituents, Tom Martin, has set up a fantastic initiative called FaceTime a Farmer, which enables pupils to engage with…09 May 2019HANSARDEnvironmental Education4. What steps his Department is taking to promote awareness of the environment and food production among young people.09 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementPeople in Corby are overwhelmingly pro the United Kingdom Union, but voted overwhelmingly to leave the European Union. What impact does my right hon. Friend believe that ignoring…08 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe appropriate and safe disposal of drugs and medical equipment has recently been raised with me by my constituents in Corby. Will he keep in mind these concerns when reviewing…07 May 2019HANSARD Severe Disability PremiumWhat steps is the Minister taking to cascade the detail of this policy to advice services so that they can best help and support those who come to them seeking help?07 May 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseIs the Minister confident that the new contract will deliver positive benefits for rail users in Corby and east Northamptonshire and that the transition from the old contract to…07 May 2019HANSARD National Security Council LeakShould any evidence or confirmations disproving these allegations come to light as individuals write up this story, what would be the consequences or implications of that?02 May 2019HANSARDRail PunctualityI know that, like me, the Minister will welcome the electrification of the midland main line, a project currently being undertaken, and the new half-hourly service to and from…02 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI join my hon. Friend the Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone) in thanking the excellent Secretary of State for getting the Leyland bridge issue sorted out. My constituents in…02 May 2019HANSARD No-Deal Brexit: Cross-channel FreightDoes my right hon. Friend share my frustration with those in this House who, I think wrongly, rant that a no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic but then oppose every single step…02 May 2019HANSARDBritish Steel: EU Emissions Trading ComplianceI very much agree with the steps taken by my right hon. Friend. However, is he essentially saying that this whole situation has arisen because the United Kingdom, and specifically…01 May 2019HANSARDUK-EU Trading Relationship: Industrial StrategyThe steel industry is, rightly, a key part of the industrial strategy. In that context, what early discussions has the Secretary of State had on the steel charter and the key asks…30 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker; that is very generous. As it is highly topical, may I ask how my right hon. Friend is getting on with encouraging schools to roll out the Daily Mile…29 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool Places: EssexThank you, Mr Speaker. That is very kind. All the pain is worth it for two great causes. Corby is the fastest growing town in the country, and it is essential for school places to…29 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—29 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool Places: Essexrose—29 Apr 2019HANSARDTuition Fees: EU StudentsDespite what all the doomsayers constantly claim, will the Minister confirm for the record what is actually happening in relation to the numbers of foreign students coming into…29 Apr 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: EU CitizensThere is of course a really easy solution to all this, isn’t there, Minister? Let’s just stop mucking about and call the whole thing off.25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIs there any opportunity to further promote UK steel exports through the GREAT campaign in the year ahead, not least because it is the best steel in the world?25 Apr 2019HANSARDGender Pay Gap7. What steps she is taking to ensure that businesses are held to account on reducing the gender pay gap.25 Apr 2019