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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI will come on to explain in further detail specific cases for why the UK Government need the power in these clauses to intervene to support those communities that I want to…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe hon. Gentleman makes a fair point: we need to bring forward much more detailed proposals about how the shared prosperity fund will work. I hope—this is a call to the…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Support SchemesI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the introduction of the self-employment income support scheme in particular, but does he recognise that it cannot continue indefinitely?…15 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Support SchemesWhat steps his Department is taking to support self-employed people affected by the covid-19 outbreak.15 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI warmly congratulate my right hon. Friend and her ministerial team on securing this deal in such quick order. Wales has a long history of attracting inward investment from Japan,…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillIf the hon. Member gives me a moment, I will continue the argument and he can make an intervention later if he wishes. We all recognise the status of the EU single market, which…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe hon. Member has made my point. He recognises that the areas of policy that he is talking about are devolved: the capacity of the UK Government to act in those spaces does not…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillIn the limited time that, unfortunately, is available to us, I want to focus on the protection of the UK market and on the enhanced powers that this Bill will give UK Ministers to…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillIs the hon. Gentleman fully aware of the frustration among communities in Wales that so much money has been wasted over so many years of the highest level of European funds? That…14 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersGiven that the Welsh Labour Government took identical steps in Wales, does the hon. Lady share the same opinion about their Administration?09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend and to Education Ministers around the UK, who have faced extremely difficult decisions throughout a very difficult and genuinely…09 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsWhat reassurance can my right hon. Friend give that the UK internal market Bill will provide the certainty needed in Northern Ireland to ensure that it remains within the UK…08 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsFrench authorities have a serious and significant role to play in preventing small boats from crossing the channel and putting so many lives at risk. Does my hon. Friend accept…02 Sept 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: the EconomyWhat assessment he has made of the potential benefits to the Northern Ireland economy of the proposals set out in the Government’s July 2020 UK internal market White Paper.02 Sept 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: the EconomyDoes my right hon. Friend recognise that the UK internal market is the cornerstone of simplicity in terms of uncertainty over attracting investment to all parts of the United…02 Sept 2020HANSARDObesity ReductionThere is strong support for the Government’s ambition to reduce obesity among children and young people, in particular. There are many calls for advertising bans for broadcasters…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full OpeningI recognise the focus of the Secretary of State and the ministerial teams on supporting pupils, parents and teachers throughout what has been one of the most difficult periods in…01 Sept 2020HANSARDObesity ReductionWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce obesity rates.01 Sept 2020HANSARDBBCDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the BBC could have the capacity to make significant savings to its £5 billion of spend a year, and does he agree that greater transparency…21 Jul 2020