Extracts from Parliamentary Proceedings: Zoom - Oct 12
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 09:35
Extract from Commons consideration of Lords amendments to the
Agriculture Bill Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP):...Last week I had
a Zoom meeting with Lakeland Dairies, which is one of the major
agrifood businesses in my constituency. The company is keen to
understand the complexities of east-west and west-east movement, as
well as north-south movement—from Northern Ireland to the Republic
of Ireland—for its products, which are milk products in liquid
form. It is really important to have...Request free trial
Extract from
Commons consideration of Lords amendments to the Agriculture
Bill
(Strangford) (DUP):...Last week I had a
Zoom meeting with Lakeland Dairies, which is one
of the major agrifood businesses in my constituency. The company is
keen to understand the complexities of east-west and west-east
movement, as well as north-south movement—from Northern Ireland to
the Republic of Ireland—for its products, which are milk products
in liquid form. It is really important to have clarity on this
complex issue. I have asked the Secretary of State for a meeting,
because he has had various meetings with me in the past. I just
want to ensure that we have a meeting with him so that we
understand the process before we move forward...
Extracts from end
of day adjournment debate on Queen Mary’s Hospital: Urgent Care
Services
(Putney) (Lab):...There is also a knock-on effect on
services in other places. The fact that 16,000 to 18,000 people a
year used to be treated at Queen Mary’s is putting pressure on St
George’s and Kingston, along with the increasing demand at the
moment. GP surgery appointments are already at a premium, and this
demand will only worsen as the difficult winter months approach.
Even before the pandemic, it was reported that over 11 million
patients had to wait more than 21 days for a GP appointment. In my
constituency, there are 14 main surgeries and three branch
practices. My team has called round all the local GP services.
Several are still only doing appointments over Zoom and in one local medical centre, a
member of staff begged for the urgent care centre to reopen due to
the pressure its closure is causing for GP surgeries...
The Minister for Health ():...I hope that I
have been able to offer the hon. Lady some reassurances today. I
thank her for securing the debate, and I very much look forward to
meeting her. I am afraid that, at the moment, it has to be an offer
of a meeting either by Zoom or in this place, but I hope
that at some point, when we are able to do so safely and without
hindering the work of those working in the hospital, I may even be
able to visit her hospital with her in the near future...
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Extract from Lords motion to approve
the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a
Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No.
2) Regulations 2020
(Non-Afl)
[V]:...I have just come from a Zoom briefing by
the Chinese Information and Advice Centre. Its members have seen an
exponential rise in hate crimes against the Chinese communities.
Under the outstanding leadership of Edmond Yeo, CIAC’s endeavours
have also been outstanding, ensuring that it provides thousands of
masks and food parcels to vulnerable families. I have worked with
CIAC since April and throughout the summer. Its work is incredible
and its commitment outstanding. This community has suffered a huge
rise in hate crimes. Can the Minister take this back to his and
other departments, and ensure that the Chinese communities are
protected on the streets of our country?
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