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HANSARD Independent Brewers: Small Brewers ReliefI begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) on securing the debate and commending him for his ongoing advocacy on behalf of the brewers and distillers…06 Sept 2022HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance PaymentsThe Government have become aware of a technical inaccuracy in its responses to a number of parliamentary questions, correspondence and a parliamentary e-petition response on the…05 Sept 2022HANSARDCost of Living: People with Protected CharacteristicsThe Government’s support package targets the most vulnerable households, including single parents, providing a £650 cost of living payment. I would certainly urge her constituents…13 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living: People with Protected CharacteristicsThe Resolution Foundation has actually praised this Government’s handling of the cost of living pressures. The cost of living support package, totalling £37 billion this year, is…13 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living: People with Protected CharacteristicsThere are more people in employment and on payrolls than pre-pandemic levels, and women are driving that growth in our economy. The support programme this Government have…13 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living: People with Protected CharacteristicsThe Treasury carefully considers the equalities impacts of policy on those with protected characteristics, in line with both its strong commitment to promoting fairness and its…13 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living: People with Protected CharacteristicsAs part of our cost of living support package, we have introduced a very specific disability cost of living payment, worth £150 per person. I would add that in the spending…13 Jul 2022HANSARD Simon Hinchley-Robson: Discharge from the RAFLet me begin by associating myself with the tributes from Mr Speaker and many others to Jack Dromey. He will be missed across the House, and I send my condolences to the right…10 Jan 2022HANSARD Simon Hinchley-Robson: Discharge from the RAFI have seen the correspondence to which the hon. Gentleman has referred, and I am aware of the allegations that have been made. They are very serious, and, as I said earlier, my…10 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)What would you prefer, Chair?05 Jan 2022HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI am delighted to welcome the Bill and the new Advanced Research and Invention Agency that it creates. I want to echo the sentiments of the Secretary of State and the shadow…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFlexible season tickets will help commuters from Havant save money, reflect modern working practices and support our railways when movement restrictions ease. What work is my hon.…28 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.14 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan my right hon. Friend update the House on the UK’s accession to the CPTPP and explain how exporters from my constituency could expect to benefit?14 Jan 2021HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationSmall and medium-sized enterprises in my Havant constituency are major local employers and already support apprenticeships in large numbers. What steps is my hon. Friend’s…30 Nov 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationWhat steps her Department is taking to encourage businesses to participate in the kickstart scheme.30 Nov 2020HANSARD National Health Service Reserve StaffI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a system of reserve National Health Service staff; and for connected purposes. The coronavirus pandemic is the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDPlanning and House BuildingMy constituency, like my hon. Friend’s, contains areas of high urbanisation as well as areas of environmental sensitivity. Does he agree that those factors should be taken into…08 Oct 2020HANSARDSpectator Sports: Covid-19As its honorary vice-president, I know that, like other non-league clubs, Havant and Waterlooville Football Club relies on match-day income for its financial sustainability. What…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSpectator Sports: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to support the return of spectators at live sports events during the covid-19 outbreak.24 Sept 2020