Debates between Edward Argar and Chris Law during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Edward Argar and Chris Law
Tuesday 26th March 2024

(8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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It is always a pleasure to face the gentle barbs of the hon. Gentleman, whom I have known for a long time. As I have made very clear on a previous occasion in the House, and indeed just a few moments ago, we consider that an annualised publication of these statistics is the most appropriate approach, in line with the publication of similar statistics such as those relating to deaths of offenders in the community.

Chris Law Portrait Chris Law (Dundee West) (SNP)
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12. What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of legal aid for immigration cases.

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Debate between Edward Argar and Chris Law
Tuesday 18th January 2022

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Argar Portrait The Minister for Health (Edward Argar)
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend. Public consultation on the reconfiguration in East Sussex was launched on 6 December last year and will close on 11 March. She is right to highlight access and transport links as a key factor in such decisions, and I would of course be delighted to meet her.

Chris Law Portrait Chris Law (Dundee West) (SNP)
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T3. Only 9% of people in low-income countries have received one vaccine dose. The UK Government have delivered less than one third of their pledged contributions to COVAX. Given that no one is safe until everyone is safe, what assessment has the Secretary of State made of the risk to public health from emerging variants from the unvaccinated worldwide, and will he ensure that all doses pledged will be delivered to COVAX by the end of June?