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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Secretary of State for his kind words, but he has punished labour: figures from his own Department show that workers will be losing out by nearly £800 each per year as…20 Nov 2024HANSARDSustainable Public FinancesLast Wednesday, in Washington, the Chancellor announced changes to the debt rules to allow Labour to borrow more. However, published Treasury advice says that increasing borrowing…29 Oct 2024HANSARDDraft Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Prudential Requirements) (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I am pleased to inform the Committee that we intend to support today’s statutory instrument, because it continues the…15 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Responsibility BillI think the answer from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury is no, which confirms everything we already knew. It means that the people can never trust Labour with our economy,…04 Sept 2024HANSARDBudget Responsibility BillI thank everyone who has contributed to the debates on the Bill, both today and before the summer recess, especially new Members who have made their maiden speech: the hon.…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe Institute of Directors’ latest economic confidence index shows that optimism about the economy fell back to minus 12 last month, following a three-year high of plus 7 in July.…03 Sept 2024HANSARD Budget Responsibility BillI begin, Madam Deputy Speaker, by congratulating you on your election and wishing you well in the Chair, as well as congratulating the new ministerial team, who I hope will enjoy…30 Jul 2024HANSARDShipbuilding Credit Guarantee SchemeThe shipbuilding credit guarantee scheme is a finance instrument that provides guarantees to banks in respect of loans made to vessel owners and operators seeking to place orders…24 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government launched our critical imports and supply chain strategy earlier this year, and I chaired the Critical Imports Council last month. We are bringing together 23…02 May 2024HANSARDManufacturing SectorThe hon. Gentleman is right: the UK plastics industry is highly important and contributed £8.2 billion to the economy last year. I am aware of the consultation, which is led by…02 May 2024HANSARDSteel Supply Chain JobsThis Conservative Government have given more support to the steel sector than any Government before us. When I went to Port Talbot, I was pleased to meet steelworkers, and I will…02 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman and I both sit on the Tata transition board, which has a dedicated group to look at the welfare of contractors and supply chain partners. We will ensure that we…02 May 2024HANSARDSteel Supply Chain JobsThe UK Government’s £500 million grant will safeguard steelmaking in Port Talbot, 5,000 jobs in the company and thousands more in supply chains across the UK that would otherwise…02 May 2024HANSARDSteel Supply Chain JobsI was pleased to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency to meet steelworkers and British Steel management during my visits last month. I know that she is a passionate and dedicated…02 May 2024HANSARDManufacturing SectorI hope that the hon. Gentleman will join me in welcoming the introduction of the British industry supercharger, which reduces electricity costs for major energy-intensive…02 May 2024HANSARDManufacturing SectorIt is well known across the House that my hon. Friend is a strong champion for manufacturing and advanced technologies. The Government are also strongly committed to supporting…02 May 2024HANSARDManufacturing SectorThe UK is a global hub for advanced manufacturing, and according to the OECD, the UK’s manufacturing sector has had the fastest growth in the G7 since 2010. The importance of the…02 May 2024HANSARDForced Labour: Product BanThe Government recognise the importance of ensuring that UK businesses respect human rights throughout their operations. We continue to keep this area under review and will work…02 May 2024HANSARDSteel Supply Chain JobsI was pleased to visit the hon. Gentleman’s constituency as part of my first round of visits in this new role. I look forward to meeting him again later this month. He is right…02 May 2024HANSARDForced Labour: Product BanThe Government are clear that British businesses and solar developers should not stand for receiving solar panels from companies linked to forced labour. We have already taken…02 May 2024