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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Billrose—30 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool Places: EssexMy constituency is growing very fast and we need more school places. We have a new all-through school opening, but many of the other schools are expanding their places and then…29 Apr 2019HANSARDTuition Fees: EU StudentsLast November, the EU27 and the UK agreed to the 147-point document about the future framework. Point 11, right at the top, sets out the ongoing commitment to co-operation in…29 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool Places: Essex9. What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the adequate provision of school places in Essex and other areas of high growth.29 Apr 2019HANSARDGREAT Campaign6. What his priorities are for the GREAT campaign in 2019-20.25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsRecent research shows that the HPV vaccine has led to a dramatic decline in cervical cancer. Having a vaccination saves lives, so can we use this opportunity to urge mums and dads…25 Apr 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Joint ClaimantsDoes my right hon. Friend welcome the decision to ensure that universal credit is paid to the main carer in the household, so that more women can make sure that their families are…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Britain is also great at green tech, and a leader in areas such as offshore wind technology. What opportunities are being exploited for us to export our expertise in clean…25 Apr 2019HANSARDGREAT CampaignBritain’s universities are among our greatest organisations. Some are household names across the world, but some, like Anglia Ruskin University, which is based in Chelmsford as…25 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingI start by praising Chelmsford City Council, which has led the way in transforming Chelmsford into England’s newest city. Last year, Chelmsford was ranked the No. 1 place to live…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingEssex County Council is the second largest provider of children’s services by head of population. It has gone from being a failed children’s service in 2010 to now being ranked…24 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsOn Sunday, more than 40,000 people will take part in the London marathon. Many of them will be supporting the dementia revolution on behalf of Alzheimer’s Research UK and the…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingI absolutely agree. We heard it described earlier as like watching a tsunami way out to sea. People are living longer, which means that the number of people suffering from…24 Apr 2019HANSARDViolence in PrisonsMy hon. Friend the Minister vowed that if prison violence did not decrease, he would resign. I, for one, think that we have seen too many members of the Government resign. Could…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsIt is a delight to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans. I am one of the few parliamentarians to have been elected under both the first-past-the-post system, as a Member of…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction RebellionThe science is clear that we need to stop pumping more emissions into the climate. I thank the Minister for spending time with the Science and Technology Committee today and…23 Apr 2019HANSARDViolence in Prisons4. What recent steps he has taken to tackle violence in prisons.23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsWe could use the German system—a national system with a national list, which means that a candidate needs 0.7% of the vote to get a seat. My point is that, especially as turnout…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilTen years ago, European elections were held in the heat of the expenses scandal and many voters chose to stay at home. Two members of the British National party were sent to…11 Apr 2019HANSARDSecurity Situation6. What recent assessment she has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.10 Apr 2019