Organizing this coming sunday, the nations biggest ever thank you day to mark the birthday of the nhs, Perfect Moment to thank not just the amazing nhs and care workers but also key workers who helped the National Effort throughout our fight against coronavirus and all those across the country who have gone the extra mile for local communities in these challenging times. The nhs represents the best of us and we will always be there to support it. I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others in addition to my duties in this house, join other meetings later today. Today is the 70 second anniversary of the nhs, appreciate the immense road the nhs in all the constituency particularly the Royal Hospital which put up with me and summer volunteers for the last we 10 years. The Prime Ministers launch of the uk new deal yesterday paves the way for exciting new project. Can i highlight for his attention the proposed Green Energy Park in gloucester which may be little of the chancellors oil and should be approved, the shovel ready new which i hope might open with my honorable friend when it is ready. I thank my honorable friend for the question and congratulate him for what he is doing with the green energy department. I look forward to joining him in due course. The leader of the opposition. I celebrate the birthday of the nhs, the press conference on the eighteenth of june the Health Secretary said there is an outbreak of covid19 in parts of leicester but it was only on monday this week the government introduced prescriptions, a delay of 11 days during which the virus was spreading, why was the government so slow to act . The government noticed and acted on what was going on on the eighth of june but there was an issue there. We tend mobile testing units shortly thereafter, we engage with the authorities, everybody responsible in a way that weve done with other areas that have had similar issues. It did not prove possible to get the results we have seen elsewhere. We took the decision which i hope the right honorable gentlemen approves of to go into lockdown because ive been clear that we are Going Forward, we made huge progress. It was the right thing to do. I support the governments decision, there might be persuading the government might be acting quickly enough. One of the problems was local authority only had half of the data. They have data for nhs, care workers and tests in hospitals. They didnt have pillar 2 tests. It may sound technical but what that meant was the local authorities fought there were 80 positive tests when the real figure was 944. The local authority was only given the real figure last thursday so there was a lost week while the virus was spreading. Throughout real fears that further local lockdowns across the country, no other local authority will be put in that position again. Actually, i am afraid the right honorable gentlemen is mistaken, with all authorities across the country, what we did in bradford, or western super mayor or other strategies that were put in place for reasons the house will understand there were particular problems in implementing the advice and getting people to understand what was necessary to do. We had to ask the government, he wants to know how we will act in the future to ensure that we protect the health of the entire country and i can tell him that we will. I spoke to the mayor this morning, absolutely clear he didnt get the data until last thursday, told the Prime Minister something. These are matters of life and death, and the peoples livelihood. An example of this last week, the member asked the Prime Minister how can seaside towns cope with likely influx of visitors to beaches and parks during the hot weather . The Prime Minister advised show some guts. Two days later the beach was closed with 500,000 visitors. Does the Prime Minister regret being so flippant . The right honorable gentlemen does not distinguish himself, i was making clear as we go forward, our cautious plan for opening up the economy it is very important that people who do represent seaside communities where uk tourists want to go should be as welcoming as they can possibly be. That message is important to send out but also vital that people have to behave responsibly. That is why the scenes in bonn must work completely unacceptable. Traveling to the seaside, the easing of the lockdown, they must observe social distancing and it is everybodys responsibility to ensure that is the case. The Prime Minister must understand why this is such concern, this nationwide lifting of restrictions without an apps, without data for local authorities or the world beating system we were promised. I support the easing of restrictions but unlike the primus im not blind to the risk and i dont think anybody else should be. Last week i pointed out the Prime Minister that two thirds of people have not been reached and asked to provide their contact details, the Prime Minister said it was a stunning success. The figures show things have gotten worse. Of the gifts of just 5000 were reached and asked to provide details. 3 quarters of people with covid19 are not being reached. How does the Prime Minister explained that . The Prime Minister knows trace operation is reaching huge numbers of people causing them to self isolating ways he could not conceivably have expected a month ago when the system was set up. It has reached 113,000 contacts, 113,000 contacts as we have to undertaken to self isolate to stop the disease spreading. That is why we now see the number of diseases and new infections for several days running to below 1000, the number of deaths continues to come down and that is a great achievement on the part of the entire population and their willingness to test and trace. The primus to cant see, the records of those with covid19 are not being contacted and asked for their own contacts. It is growing and doesnt have to be addressed but brushing away serious concerns, i want to turn to the Prime Ministers, a striking line in that speech, we know the jobs many people have in january are not coming back. I fear this is the equivalent line to that in march 12th when he said i must level with you. Many families will lose loved ones before a time. We know what happened next. There needs to be laserlike focus on protecting jobs. How many jobs does the Prime Minister think yesterdays announcement will protect . You might pay tribute to the work of this government in protecting 11 million jobs, might draw attention to the fact we supported sectors of the economy. The number of job losses that might take place, the risk is serious as he rightly says that is why we are proceeding with the new deal, the fair deal for the british people which is not just massive investment in the National Health service, 13 billion pounds more into our schools but investment in infrastructure going to 100 baby we deliver jobs to the people of this country. The reality is the announcement was less than 100 pounds per person. One. 2 of gdp. It was not much of a deal. As the Prime Minister is speaking, airbus announced 1700 job losses, 1300 job losses. There was nothing in the Prime Ministers speech, the 3. 2 Million People in hospitality, 2. 9 million in retail. Next weeks Financial Statement could be the last chance to save millions of jobs. Will the Prime Minister start by extending the scheme in parts of the economy that are most at risk . What may remind our house this package represents the 600 billion pound package of investment in the uk economy. The best thing we can do is get our economy back to health by getting people back to work and getting the virus defeated and under control and the best thing the opposition can do is stop equivocating and doing one thing or another. They support kids being back in school rather than being boss around by the union. We are the builders, they are the blockers, they are the stewards, we will take the country forward. Does my right honorable friend not share my anger and the frustration of the scottish tourist sector, having its legs pulled out under it by deeply irresponsible divisive talk of arbitrary border closures and quarantining of businesses across the United Kingdom. I find the suggestion astonishing and there will be no such discussions with the Scottish Administration by point out what my honorable friend knows, there is no such thing as a border between england and scotland. Talking of which we come to the leader of the smc, ian blackburn. Thank you, mister speaker. Im sure the fox of everyone in the house will be with me in the terrible incident friday particularly with those who went to the jetty and hope everyone makes a speedy recovery from their injuries. Yesterday the Prime Minister delivered his self proclaimed relaunch speech. When asked what new money will be given to the Scottish Government in a Daily Press Briefing the Prime Ministers spokesperson laughed, laughed, mister speaker. Thats what this government things about funding for the scottish economy. Jobs, families and livelihoods. They think it is a joke. Is the Prime Minister capable of answering a direct question . I dont want the usable waffle, a straightforward question. One of the consequentials coming to scotland as a result of yesterdays speech. The spokesman in question, serious injustice, i dont believe he would have taken this issue anything but seriously but it is quite astonishing fact already, he should wait until next week to have the consequential, what we are outlining for my honorable friend the chancellor. I really hope he and all his colleagues go around brandishing the fact that not only has this crisis, the British Armed services absolutely in defense of all in scotland and elsewhere getting through it but the uk treasury, the uk treasury step up to the plate and get furlough funding across four parts of the United Kingdom. It was a massive success and let me tell you the consequent amount of 3. 8 billion pounds to scotland. Going back to the leader of the s p, ian blackburn. The Prime Minister didnt answer the question was the question is what are the consequential thought of yesterday . We know there was not a single penny for scotland out of what was supposed to be a reset speech from the Prime Minister, that is what the speech, devoid of ambition and any support for the most vulnerable in our society. On a 2tiered recovery on the same day, reintroduce the benefits sanction regime, it is heartless, it is cruel, it is unnecessary. The Prime Minister announced right now to keep the fees on benefits sanctions, wait until shamed into another. I seats the right honorable gentlemen to think he might be mistaken. The uk government is dedicated to supporting people evolving comes across this country. That is why weve increased spending on benefits by 7 billion pounds. As we stand ready to do more but i can tell him there will be plenty of wonderful things, working with him to improve transport and other infrastructure across the whole of the United Kingdom including scotland. I hope you will cooperate. Thank you, my constituency sits at the heart of our great metropolis, london and westminster, home of the west end, cultural venues, the london palladium, attack visitors from across the globe and power our economic recovery. Does my right honorable friend share my aspiration to see these venues open as soon as we fail to do so ensuring that the show must go on . I know the power of the west end, the entire cultural industry in london, the sheer revenues they deliver going as fast as we can, for theatergoers and back to normal as fast as we can but we have to defeat this disease. That is what is engaged in. The Northern Ireland protocol staff has already recognized checks and infrastructure with regard to regulations which is different from customers. The Business Community is seeking answers how processes will work in detail, not providing clarity before the end of the summer. Its clear, from the protocol to Northern Ireland is and remains part of the customs territory of the United Kingdom and unfettered access between all parts of the United Kingdom. Mister speaker, what message might not Prime Minister have for the people of hong kong following passage of chinas new National Security law . We stand for rules and obligations. We think that is the basis for international relations. The imposition of this National Security law constitutes a clear and serious breach for the joint declaration. It violates the high degree of autonomy in direct conflict with hong kong basic law, freedoms and rights protected by the joint declaration. Of china continues on this part we would introduce a new route for those with British National ever see status, remains with the ability to live and work in the uk and apply for citizenship and that is precisely what we will do. We are now going to help ourselves this morning and last week, we heard from survivors about the legacy proposals, by the ira, security forces, they rejected proposals they say close the door, parched from those agreed by all parties including the uk government which embedded principles before that. At the march, the proposal to build a broad consensus. They can do either. Will the Prime Minister preside from the march and return to the principles with agreements in january. The victims have waited too long and the way to unblock the progress is designation for the payments board, she is prepared to take on that role and the executive to designate and prevent further victims. There are 3 Million People in this country who got no support, ethnic minority communities, twice the national average, women are disproportionally affected by covid19, the Prime Minister stands prepared to help. They can get the help they need now. And important point about the selfemployed. Weve given considerable support, 22 billion altogether from the following scheme. Further protection, the best way forward for the country is to get the disease under control in the ways we are doing, get back into work, build build build. My honorable friend reenacted a new vision yesterday and the right tips for that factory. I was offered to my constituency, in tipton, they want reassurance from the Prime Minister that after years of being overlooked we will finally get the recognition that we deserve. I can tell you, we are investing massively not just in education but schools and infrastructure that will reach every corner of the country. 500,000 pounds this year to support the local community. Thank you, mister speaker. My constituency is proud during lockdown responding to the needs of new people and disabilities but it was decimated to 2stage events, the Creative Sector is elsewhere to ensure Important Community assets of the Bright FutureGoing Forward. Absolutely and i thank you for making representations. We will do what we can to get those sectors going as fast as we can and get life to princeton so as many people as possible at the risk of repeating myself to continue to defeat the virus. Chicken shape theater, open for 40 years and struggling financially, contributing 5. 2 billion to the economy as it hurtles toward the brink of collapse in the pandemic. Will the Prime Minister provide the Financial Support to ensure the survival of the art sector . This is becoming quite a theme taking place. We will do everything we can, the economic case for doing so is overwhelming, keep supporting your workers, much much better now to get better rather than laying people off. Thats my message. Doctor neil hudson. Doctor neil hudson. Further Education College has been listed for possible closure, will Us Government departs to work with me and local stakeholders for a Sustainable Future for this Vital Institution and if successful can i invite the Prime Minister to come to see this fantastic college and opportunities it provides to upscale leveling up the agenda. Im honorable grateful to my honorable friend and it is difficult for the community and all those who care, can i propose to him that he and i have a conversation what to do for education, see if we can find an appropriate solution. The Prime Minister doesnt want to talk about job losses in blackwood, 1400 job potentials, 6000 to go in glasgow and as my honorable friend has pointed out, 1700 jobs in north wales, workers dont want slogans and bluster. They want to know what he is going to do to save those jobs, what will he do to protect them Going Forward . I dont want to accuse the honorable gentlemen of failing to listen to what ive been saying the last few days been addition to the support we put into the economy, people are now worried about their jobs and that is why we have a plan to build build build a 600 Pound Program of investment and deliver jobs jobs jobs and for sectors across the country where we need to keep young people in employment, opportunity guaranteed apprenticeship or work placement. Pubs are reopening but we cant get to the jazz festival, philharmonic, family theater or the choir concert. Willful Prime Minister in an effort to support thousands of musicians across the country who are struggling, look at replacing the art councils funds that have been redirected to the emergency covid19 response to have a vibrant Creative Industry coming out of this . The house is speaking with one voice and i share the sense of urgency, the theatrical sector, but also remember what we are trying to do involves striking a balance and it is very important to open up the economy that we dont go too far and risk a second spike and further outbreaks. We need to do this in a prudent way. As we open theaters which i will we want to make sure we do it in a covid19 compliant and covid19 secure way and im sure that is what the house wants. Excellent to see the Prime Minister, kind remarks for his own health. I wish him continued good health in the future. The Prime Minister said he wants the economy to build 0 emissions in the United Kingdom. Will Prime Minister ensure that those 0 emissions are Hydrogen Buses that will produce jobs and deliver a new Green Economy for the whole of the United Kingdom and will he invest invest invest in hydrogen . I cant make any particular undertakings where the contracts will go, but as he knows i am a big fan of buses made in barony. Following the publication of the report on the eighth of june into the risks of fraud and corruption in local government. Insurance does the prime industry agree that procurement fraud erodes public trust in the democratic system and we should take firm action against those who waste our public money. I certainly do. Fraud is corrosive of public trust and wasteful of public money and vital that all learn the lessons of that report and i thank you for drying it to the attention of the house. Children on Free School Meals are 9 months behind, better off than their classmates. That extends to 18 months. 700,000 children have had no access to the internet or schoolwork during the lockdown. Of the Prime Minister is sincere of wanting to level up and make the country good for everyone will he give government time to give Internet Access and devices to all children i support the objection to making sure there is it fairness in the technology we need, laptops across the country to kids, pupils on Free School Meals but the most important thing that should happen is all pupils in year 6 should be back in school and its disappointing not to have unequivocal declarations of support for the safety of schools. Enterprise zone status in west caught in my constituency has been critical in bringing hightech innovators to buckinghamshire across motorsport. Will my honorable friend join me in joining wealth creators, innovators and entrepreneurs and commit to extending status and business relief period from 20212024 to ensure they are an engine of economic growth. Im sure the chancellor will want to study it but congratulate what everybody involved in the enterprise zone, cuttingedge technology that exemplifies the best of this country and show the way to our future. The government was right to raise universal credit by 20 pounds a week but other benefits like support by other people in identical circumstances was not raised but recommended unanimously those Legacy Benefits should be brought back into line that was since endorsed by former secretary of state, will the Prime Minister endorse it as well. Weve done a huge amount to increase support for the people on benefits and i remind him the increase in universal credit and working tax credit, benefiting 4 million families across the country. Given the state of this, the Prime Minister and i are among the first in socially distant queues of barbers and hairdressers reopening this weekend, but neither of us will be in a beauty salon. Sadly as muchneeded as it may be, they remain closed. Will the Prime Minister review this decision so the likes of lush, beauty and raw molly in my constituency reopen safely as soon as possible. One day i will be going with him to lush beauty, it is a sad reality for many of these excellent businesses that they cannot open in the way they want to and i certainly share his sense of urgency and people across the country feel the sense of unfairness, i must repeat to the house the need to strike the balance that i believe is understood by the Party Opposite and the needs also to open up in a way that is covid19 secure. The beauty salon, we will do so. Thank you. On the seventeenth of april of 1984 i was a serving police officer, and even on pleasure was shot and killed while on duty in a demonstration in london. No one was ever charged in connection with that. A civil case brought by former colleague john murray against one of the main suspects. Will the Prime Minister open the criminal inquiry . I want to thank the honorable gentlemen for his service in the police and thank him for raising a subject i followed for many years. The murder of fletcher was sickening. The best thing i can say to the honorable gentlemen is i welcome the opportunity for the issue to see what we can do to take the matter. Can i think the Prime Minister for confirming the virus proceeded far enough, will the Prime Minister join me and politely asking visitors to follow the example set with local people the past 3 months and strictly respect distancing guidance. We want people to have a fantastic holiday just be sensible when visiting. My honorable friend brilliantly sums up the approach we want to take. We want our seaside community, National Tourist areas to feel confident about welcoming visitors this summer. We are going to get fantastic staycations but we want people to serve the rules and keep defeating the virus. The way this scheme is happening is discriminatory but when i write this last week i got the usual thing that they were considering the Supreme Court judgment, that Supreme Court judgment was in january of 2019, 18 months ago. The living report highlighted this problem in 2017. When he sought out the scandal. I do congratulate the honorable gentlemen for returning to the fray on this and hes absolutely right and the best thing i can do is to write him immediately setting out what we propose to do because there are issues with the scheme. Every and people have are presentations from people who feel they have been unfairly treated by it. It needs looking at and we should look at it certainly. Mister speaker, the Prime Minister will now as the education secretary confirmed he will set out this week the comprehensive plan to get every child back to school in september which he strongly supported i do as well. Cannot he confirm the plan will include the significant number of children that depend on buses to get to school so they can go back in september as well. I can confirm that and i know my right honorable friend the secretary of education was working with the department of transport on every matter. Youve been watching Prime Ministers questions from the british house of commons. The next question time is this wednesday, july 8 comments and you could see it live at 7 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan to our watch it sunday night at manic like eastern and pacific on cspan. You can go to cspan. Org and find video of past Prime Ministers questions and other British Public affairs programs. Live, monday on the cspan networks. The Atlantic Council looks at russias future under vladimir putin, and a constitutional referendum that would secure his rule until 2036. Thats at 1 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan. Later, three House Appropriations subcommittees old markups on the fiscal year 2021 appropriations bill. Each subcommittee will be revealing reviewing it part of the measure. At 4 00 p. M. , the subcommittee foreign operations. At 6 00 p. M. , the subcommittee on agriculture and the sba. 8 00 p. M. , we join the subcommittee on military construction and veterans affairs. On cspan2 at 9 00 a. M. A discussion on the European Unions economy hosted by the American Enterprise institute. The director general for economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission talks about efforts to promote growth and Sustainable Public finances across the continent. Later, a discussion on how deep the covid19 recession could be. From the Brookings Institution at 1 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan2. On thursday, secretary of defense mark esper and chairman of the joints steve joints chief of staff testify before the house Armed Services committee on the authorities and roles of the Defense Department related to civilian law enforcement. Watch live coverage beginning at 1 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan, on demand at cspan. Org, or listen live wherever you are on the free cspan radio app. The House Foreign AffairsCommittee Held a hearing on the implications of chinas new National Security law in hong kong. Which has led to arrests and clashes between police and protesters. The new law coincides with the 23rd anniversary of the handover of hong kong between the United Kingdom and china. This is almost three and a half hours