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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 May 2021
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster

"I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of our former colleague Mike Weatherley. I offer my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He was an outstanding colleague and Member for Hove.

Having been a Member of Parliament for a long time, I fully understand, better than …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 May 2021
Business of the House

"Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the numbers allowed at life events such as weddings and funerals in the road map out of lockdown? While I welcome the Government’s research programme, which saw an audience of 4,000 people at the O2 earlier this week for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Apr 2021
Business of the House

"I congratulate Lord McFall on his election as Lord Speaker and offer my sincere condolences to the hon. Member for North Tyneside (Mary Glindon) on the death of her husband Ray. Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on funding for research into motor neurone disease and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Apr 2021
Business of the House

"I join others in offering my deepest sympathy to members of the royal family on their great loss and to the family and friends of Members past and present who have died recently.

Following the reopening of some businesses earlier this week, will my right hon. Friend find time for …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Mar 2021
Business of the House

"On the eve of the launch of the Dame Vera Lynn memorial fund appeal, will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the distribution of discretionary grants to businesses by local authorities during the coronavirus pandemic? I have had a number of local companies, including sole traders, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
Business of the House

"If it is acceptable, I shall ask my question in English. May I ask the Leader of the House where he has got to on my recent request for a debate in Parliament on the disastrous Operation Midland? And I do know that he will be disappointed that I am …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Mar 2021
Business of the House

"Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the role of the monarchy? During such a debate, I very much hope that the argument could be made that it is never wise for a family dispute to be aired in public, with everyone getting damaged and hurt …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Mar 2021
Business of the House

"Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the impact of living with endometriosis on a person’s mental health? March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and during an event held earlier this week by our all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis we heard powerful stories of how the psychological …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Feb 2021
Business of the House

"Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the disastrous failings of Operation Midland and Operation Yewtree, which have been heartbreakingly revealed by Lady Brittan this week? If she is right, and I have no reason to believe that she is not, how on earth have the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Feb 2021
Business of the House

"Will my right hon. Friend find time for a further debate on implementing the Government’s strategy on obesity? Having this week chaired a forum on that very subject, it really was brought home to me that as much as we talk about this growing crisis, it would appear that there …..."
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