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HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State update the House on the ongoing trade negotiations and discussions he is having with the United States Administration, not least because the US is our…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Windrush SchemeI am grateful for the speedy resolution of individual cases, but will my right hon. Friend say something about the role that those who have been affected are playing in helping to…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Police Grant ReportI well recall the right hon. Lady’s predecessor arguing from the Dispatch Box, back in 2015-16, that the Government should cut police spending by 10%. Does she regret her party’s…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Police Grant ReportPeople in Corby and east Northamptonshire want to see more police out on the beat, catching criminals and deterring crime. Will my right hon. Friend be impressing on police and…05 Feb 2019HANSARDPrison Officer SafetyWhat specific assessment has the Secretary of State made of the opportunities associated with the use of body-worn cameras by prison officers, given the successes we have seen in…05 Feb 2019HANSARDKnife Crime Prevention OrdersI strongly support the package of measures announced by the Minister. How receptive have the social media companies been to the Government’s plans, given that their co-operation…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBroadband and Mobile Phone Coverage: Rural AreasWith more and more business being carried out online, superfast broadband connections are vital. What progress has been made on rolling out this technology so that rural…31 Jan 2019HANSARDInternet Trolling: Prosecution RatesDoes the Solicitor General agree that, while robust action is needed through the courts and the CPS, there is also an enormous responsibility for those who hold public office and…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBroadband and Mobile Phone Coverage: Rural Areas11. What steps he is taking to improve broadband and mobile phone coverage in rural areas.31 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Government Funding: Low-income FamiliesHaving campaigned for it, I am delighted that the Secretary of State has approved a new business rates retention pilot from Northamptonshire that is anticipated to lever in an…28 Jan 2019HANSARDNo-deal PreparationWhat impact does my hon. Friend believe that terminating no-deal preparations now would have on the Prime Minister’s ongoing negotiations with the EU?24 Jan 2019HANSARDNo-deal Preparation15. What recent steps the Government have taken to prepare for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.24 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Further to the question from the right hon. Member for Enfield North (Joan Ryan), at a time when relations are improving greatly between Israel and many countries around the…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeople in Corby and east Northamptonshire want to see more police out on the beat, catching criminals and deterring crime. What difference does my right hon. Friend believe the…21 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ3. The Govern- ment’s commitment to the armed forces covenant is commendable, as is their focus on reducing reoffending. Care after Combat is doing remarkable work in this area,…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationOn Friday, it was great to be interviewed by a university student from Corby, Bethany Kilgallon, about universal credit. What message would my hon. Friend want me to pass on to…08 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat role does the Minister see for the push on technical skills in boosting youth entrepreneurship?08 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanI am delighted to hear my right hon. Friend talk at length about prevention. In that vein, what role does he see for initiatives such as the daily mile in schools, which allows…07 Jan 2019