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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe female offender strategy rightly recommends women’s centres over custodial sentences, but the funding committed as part of the strategy ran out in March. The Minister referred…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Syria: Humanitarian SituationIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Members for Wirral South (Alison McGovern) and for Tonbridge and Malling (Tom Tugendhat). The conflict in Syria has created one of the worst…03 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDuring the last lockdown, secure procedures were put in place for MPs to work fully remotely. That is contrary to the image that has been created that we worked only part-time and…02 Nov 2020HANSARD Free School MealsI am very grateful to the hon. Member for giving way, because I think this is a very important issue and she is talking about cross-party support. The fruit and veg scheme is such…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School MealsI was going to ask the Secretary of State this. We all know how important healthy eating is—not just food on the table but healthy food on the table. During the covid crisis, the…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School Mealsrose—21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School Mealsrose —21 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthI have listened to many interesting and good contributions, but also some that I have found slightly disappointing. I sometimes wonder whether people have quite got it yet. It is…20 Oct 2020HANSARD Colleges and Skills: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I congratulate the hon. Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) on securing the debate. I stood up in this Chamber many times…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthThe hon. Lady is making a very good and passionate speech. She just mentioned that we now have a mandatory obligation to report on the gender pay gap, but not on the ethnicity pay…20 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillLike other hon. Members, I rise to speak to Lords amendments 4 and 5. Lords amendment 5 would ensure that EU citizens received physical proof of settled status if they request it.…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeI have been listening patiently for the past hour and I am still not certain whether we are heading for a no-deal Brexit or for a deal Brexit. Business always says that it wants…19 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDisabled people already faced significant barriers to accessing work before the pandemic. Recent research from Citizens Advice shows that one in four disabled people have reported…15 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersIs the Minister not aware that the main problem is the lack of a level playing field? Basically, the smaller providers cannot compete with the bigger providers, and therefore we…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Electricity Generation: Local SuppliersBath and North East Somerset Council is working closely with Bath and West Community Energy, and such partnerships are incredibly important for getting local buy-in. Does the hon.…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillThis Bill could well be among the most significant pieces of legislation that we debate in this Parliament. It covers our farming practices, environmental protections and food…12 Oct 2020HANSARDExams: Covid-19Education has changed dramatically since the covid pandemic. I, too, am a former secondary school teacher. I feel deeply concerned about the disruption, challenges and stresses…12 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy city of Bath has two successful universities, which the Leader of the House and I share, and so far daily cases remain low. I want to commend and thank the universities, the…08 Oct 2020HANSARDDigital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support MeasuresThe arts and culture sector is at the beating heart of my city, and we are so proud of what is on offer in Bath. I am happy to add my support to the #WeAreViable campaign. Many of…08 Oct 2020HANSARDChina: Labour Programme in TibetI thank the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for bringing this debate to Westminster Hall today. I echo what has been said about human…07 Oct 2020