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HANSARDThe National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI congratulate our Prime Minister on achieving this deal. I had always thought that it would be enormously challenging to get all the other 27 leaders to agree to change the…22 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Workers’ rights matter. Given that eight out of 10 mums consider work-family balance before thinking about any new job opportunity, can the Government confirm they remain…22 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI start by saying how delighted I am that, finally, after more than three years, there is a deal that the majority in this House have supported. Many people outside the House will…22 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI note that changes were made last week to the political declaration on the future relationship between the EU and the UK. Can my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State confirm…21 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.21 Oct 2019HANSARDService Personnel: Recruitment and RetentionOur cadet organisations give young people an invaluable insight into the potential of a career in the armed forces, but they need places in which to meet. I understand that the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDService Personnel: Recruitment and Retention5. What steps his Department is taking to (a) recruit and (b) retain service personnel.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister’s StatementWe all know that the people of our country are desperate to end this uncertainty, but we often forget that the people of the other 27 countries are also desperate to end this…19 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Government for putting the deal online and the Doorkeepers for putting a printed copy in my hands. I am delighted to see that co-operation on science and research…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Online Pornography: Age VerificationKeeping our children safe must always be a priority, and I too am deeply concerned by this delay. Age verification is achievable. The company Yoti in my constituency is already…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsSexual harassment online is a major issue for many women. Will the Minister examine the issues of cyber-flashing and revenge porn to make sure that victims are given the proper…17 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI should like to pick up on the point about the environment. The Leader of the Opposition seemed to suggest there was not much about the environment in the Queen’s Speech. Will…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressOf course, the 2.4% will come from both public and private investment, so it is not all Government spending. The key element is to make sure we encourage investment from outside…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressNo, we are short of time so I will not take any more interventions. Of course there is more to do but this Queen’s Speech allows us to improve air quality and water quality and…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI thank my great Essex neighbour and hon. Friend for giving way. In Chelmsford, on one of our new developments, we have recently planted 70,000 tree whips and shrubs. Perhaps he…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe Queen of our great country is a beacon of stability, of good sense and of serenity. It was a true honour to be in Parliament today when she delivered her Gracious Speech, and…14 Oct 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Proposed ChangesIn the most recent general election, more Chelmsford constituents emailed me about the environment and animal welfare than about all other issues put together. I am enormously…07 Oct 2019