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HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is an honour to send my tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, on behalf of my constituents in Batley and Spen. The Duke had a close connection to…12 Apr 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThis could have been a transformational Budget to help us recover from the Government’s chaotic response to the pandemic—a Budget that understood that, for the country as a whole…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsMay I take this moment to welcome my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff Central (Jo Stevens) back to her rightful place on the Front Bench? It is good news, if it is true, that…02 Mar 2021HANSARD Coronavirus: Supporting Businesses and IndividualsIt is a privilege to speak in this debate. Today, I will focus much of my contribution on those who have fallen through the gaps in support—commonly known as the excluded. Nearly…23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapThe Prime Minister will appreciate that parts of my constituency and others in West Yorkshire have been in heightened restrictions and higher tiers since last summer when others…22 Feb 2021HANSARD Grooming GangsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. That was a very warm and sensitive pause. Thank you for your wisdom. Obviously, this is a sombre debate. I thank all Members who have spoken so…03 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.26 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week the Chancellor received a detailed and costed policy proposal for a targeted income grant scheme, written by Rebecca Seeley Harris and supported by the gaps in support…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseI wish to speak in favour of the motion. These have been testing times for local authorities in West Yorkshire. Just today, the “Cities Outlook 2021” report has revealed that the…25 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsI am sure the Minister will agree that this is a double whammy for anyone who cares about levelling up and the creative industries in West Yorkshire and beyond. Recent figures…19 Jan 2021HANSARDSchool Closures: Support for PupilsIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Angela, especially as it is your first time in the Chair—your opening night. It is a real pleasure to be here. I…13 Jan 2021HANSARDSchool Closures: Support for PupilsThere is no greater champion of access to tech than my hon. Friend. We are all enormously grateful for the work she has done, the letters she has written and the pressure she has…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Government to undertake an assessment of any gaps in financial support provided to individuals, businesses and…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19The Prime Minister will have heard the concern across the House for the 3 million British taxpayers who have been excluded from support since March last year. They have had a…06 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillThank you for calling me to speak in this important debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. When the Division is called later, I will be supporting this legislation. With only one day until…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCreative Industries: Highly Skilled WorkersToday, research from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre has shown that in the last six months there have been 55,000 job losses in music and the performing and…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Support Schemes: Ineligible PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. Yesterday I chaired a meeting of the gaps in support all-party parliamentary group, during which we heard from Andy…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineI add my thanks to the scientists and to the volunteers who put their own health at risk so that we could beat this pandemic. My constituency has been under enhanced restrictions…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryWhat an enormous pleasure it is to be able to discuss the much-loved British institution of “Coronation Street”, as it reaches the grand old age of 60 and is still going strong.…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryThat was a really excellent intervention, because it highlighted the quality of the writing and the pressure that the crew and the actors are under, in this time of covid, to…02 Dec 2020