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HANSARDSexual Misconduct in the PoliceI associate myself and my party with the tributes paid to James Brokenshire earlier, and I send my condolences to his family. The Minister mentioned the increasing gender…20 Oct 2021HANSARDPost Office ClosuresI thank the hon. Lady for giving way and for her work with the APPG on post offices. In my constituency, which is facing four closures, the answer in the short term seems to be…19 Oct 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI want to confine my remarks today to the impact on disabled people. Disabled people are being let down by this Government’s policies. Research by the Disability Benefits…21 Sept 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillI thank the Minister for his intervention. I am grateful to have the opportunity to respond to him, especially as the Secretary of State did not give me that opportunity. I agree…20 Sept 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillI beg to move an amendment, to leave out from “That” to the end of the Question and add: “this House, while recognising the extraordinary circumstances of the covid-19 pandemic,…20 Sept 2021HANSARDAUKUSWe welcome co-operation with our allies for mutual security, and we welcome co-ordinated action in the Indo-Pacific, but today in relation to Hong Kong the Government have failed…16 Sept 2021HANSARDMusicians: Touring the EU12. What support her Department is providing to help touring musicians to work in Europe following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.16 Sept 2021HANSARDMusicians: Touring the EUNorth East Fife is home to, among others, StAnza festival and East Neuk festival, where local artists can share their work and experience with performers from Europe and beyond,…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsThe Government give the impression that they do not think £20 is a lot of money. Although having and spending income is important, it is vital that those who do not have to count…15 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesOn Saturday, I met people from East of Scotland Growers—a farmer-owned co-operative based in North East Fife. Their processing season started three weeks ago and they usually get…13 Sept 2021HANSARDTravel Companies: International RestrictionsIn addition to being hampered by the international travel restrictions, many transport companies, such as long-distance coach companies, are struggling because of the lack of test…09 Sept 2021HANSARDTravel Companies: International Restrictions7. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support travel companies that are affected by ongoing international travel restrictions as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.09 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I was pleased to join him earlier this week. One thing that struck me from the meeting was the longevity of some of the staff there,…08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilIt is my first Westminster Hall debate.08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilWe returned to Westminster this week and to business as usual—in 2019, when I was elected as an MP, I did not really know what normal was—and I am sure everybody here has really…08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI absolutely agree. To hear that British Council employees are not considered eligible for the ARAP programme is devastating. Not only that, but I understand that the MOD and…08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI thank the hon. Member for his contribution and for his work with the all-party groups, which are important as they are cross-party. Criticisms of the Government’s British…08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. Yes, I agree. I would argue that the integrated review was published at the start of the year and that work was ongoing, but the…08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI beg to move, That this House has considered British Council closures. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. The British Council is the oldest and, for a…08 Sept 2021HANSARDInfrastructure for Businesses: WeymouthQ6. Funding for organisations helping vulnerable or hard-to-reach citizens with the EU resettlement scheme is due to end at the end of this month. My own constituent tried to get…08 Sept 2021