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HANSARDFinancial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 1, page 1, line 2, leave out “may” and insert— “, in respect of a piece of specified EU financial services legislation, within six months of…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionWe all know that no deal would be an absolute catastrophe on so many different levels. Does the Prime Minister acknowledge that her own deal will have a huge impact on the economy…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Instrumental Music TuitionMuch of Celtic Connections is based in my constituency, so we really see the benefit of music tourism. Does the hon. Gentleman agree about the benefits for young people within…25 Feb 2019HANSARDEmployment and Support Allowance: UnderpaymentsA number of constituents have contacted me because they thought that they may be entitled to payment, but after some investigation, it does not seem that they are. However, how…25 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the EU (Financial Services)I thank the Minister for all his work on these financial services SIs. I have debated some of them and the hon. Member for Oxford East (Anneliese Dodds) has debated some, but he…25 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hosie. It will come as no surprise to anybody in this place that emergency services feel stretched; it is extremely challenging for…20 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 It is nice to see you in the Chair, Sir Henry, and to be with all my colleagues again as we hurtle towards Brexit. It is a joy. I will pick up where my colleague on the Labour…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsThe hon. Gentleman is making an excellent point about the importance of people using their smoke alarms and ensuring that they work. Is there a system in Ireland, as there is in…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsMy hon. and learned Friend makes a good point about the impact of that approach to tackling knife crime, particularly in relation to young people. Does she agree that that…20 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 The Government’s impact assessment says that “between 3,000 and 4,000 PRIIP manufacturers (UK, EU and third country) operate in the UK on a regular basis”. That is a considerable…20 Feb 2019HANSARDPolice, Fire and Rescue Services: Funding ReductionsBefore the Minister finishes, I was paying attention to what she was saying but she does not seem to have picked up the issue of VAT in Scotland. Will she give us our money back?20 Feb 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Economic Impact of Proposed DealThe Scotch Whisky Association recently reported that the value of Scotch whisky exports to Mexico last year was £131.5 million—which is up 18.5% on 2017—and that Mexico is the…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)My hon. Friend is making some great points. Is he aware that urban areas such as Glasgow have hugely benefited as well? Since 2010, regional selective assistance grants to…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Honda in SwindonWhat assessment has the Secretary of State made of the extent of the supply chain? Is he aware of all the companies that supply Honda? What specific support will he put into each…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTerms and Conditions of EmploymentDoes the Minister appreciate that that is not even enough to buy a Freddo?19 Feb 2019HANSARDTerms and Conditions of EmploymentI know that many Members across this House share my concern that Brexit and the removal of hard-won EU legislation will mean a race to the bottom for workers’ rights in the UK. In…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTerms and Conditions of EmploymentThe hon. Lady misses her own point, because the regulations are not called “The National Experience Wage (Amendment) Regulations”. The regulations discriminate by age alone, not…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTerms and Conditions of EmploymentThat was exactly the type of comment that the Conservatives made when the national minimum wage was introduced—that it would risk people’s employment. That has not been the case.…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTerms and Conditions of EmploymentWill the Minister give way?19 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Equivalence Determinations for Financial Services and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Edward, and to join everyone here today. I share a lot of the Opposition’s concerns. They have been well expressed in previous…12 Feb 2019