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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thank you, Mr Speaker. The armed forces are indeed playing a vital part in helping the country through this coronavirus crisis, as are our veterans, who, across the country, are volunteering to help their local community, and I commend them all for their contribution. Many are helping other veterans because …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on launching a catch-up programme for the HPV vaccination for boys. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 07 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for her answer, but the boys who will be vaccinated in the first cohort are at the same risk of HPV infection and related diseases as older boys who will not be eligible for the vaccination, and the Government are therefore missing an opportunity to protect …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 May 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on treating domestic abuse as a health priority. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 May 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for her answer. She may be aware that, according to the SafeLives report published last year, early intervention through hospitals can reach four out of five victims who would not have reported the abuse to the police. Will she therefore outline what plans her Government have …..."
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Written Question
Prosperity Fund
Thursday 11th January 2018

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what role his Department plays in the management of the Prosperity Fund.

Answered by Graham Stuart

The Department for International Trade (DIT) plays a key role in the Fund. Minister Hands represents the department on the Ministerial Board, which sets the strategic direction of the Fund, endorses programme proposals, and ensures programmes are maximising impact and value for money.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Sep 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What plans she has to promote culture in the north-east. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Sep 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"I am thrilled to hear the Minister talk about culture in the north-east, and I would love to take him to the National Glass Centre in Sunderland and the Arts Centre in Washington. Does he agree with me that the disparity in Arts Council funding between the north-east and places …..."
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Written Question
Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
Thursday 8th September 2016

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when he plans to meet with UK automotive sector representatives to discuss that sector's role in future trade deals.

Answered by Mark Garnier - Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Work and Pensions)

The UK has a highly successful automotive industry. I and the government are determined to ensure that success continues.

Ministers will be seeking input on future trade deals from the UK automotive sector through regular dialogue with individual companies and the Automotive Council.

The Government will engage fully with a wide range of stakeholders over the coming weeks and months as we prepare for the negotiation with the EU and beyond.