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HANSARD Environmental ProtectionWhen the facts change, we change our minds. The Conservative party is under new leadership and we will be unafraid to speak up for those in the economy who create the growth we so…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionFantastic, we do not have to wait.21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionMy right hon. Friend makes a very important point—I hope the Government are listening. That measure would not cost the economy anything, unlike this measure, which, according to…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI agree with my hon. Friend, who makes a very important point. At its heart, it is a failure to identify the real harm that would justify the imposition of real costs on business…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI hate to intrude on socialist grief, so let me move on. Business leaders make decisions only when they have considered the context of all external factors, so it is important—I…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionThe hon. Gentleman knows of what he speaks, and of course I accept that there is wonderful variation across our whole country. That is precisely why I chose two neighbouring…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionCommunities in Conservative-controlled local authorities are three times less likely to be subjected to fly-tipping than in Labour-run areas. The Conservatives have a proud record…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI am grateful to the Minister for setting out the Government’s position. Let me place on record the substantial achievements of the last Conservative Government on recycling. This…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Harland & WolffI thank the Secretary of State for an advance copy of his statement. The famous yellow gantry of Harland & Wolff stands tall, not only on the skyline of Belfast but in the history…19 Dec 2024HANSARDPost Office Redress and FundingI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. As shadow Secretary of State, I can say on behalf of every Conservative Member that we are committed to working…18 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the great British innovations is the gift of free trade, lifting billions out of poverty abroad and increasing prosperity at home. Thanks to the Conservatives, this week…12 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State can count on our support to bring those deals forward. It pains me to say it, but as we have heard today, business confidence is at an all-time low, bar the…12 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. What a pleasure it is to be part of this substantial debate. It is the largest petitions debate in which I have ever…09 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Information Sharing (Disclosure by the Registrar) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I congratulate the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough on his new ministerial responsibilities. It is…27 Nov 2024HANSARDStellantis LutonI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. This is a sad day for the 1,100 workers at the Luton Vauxhall factory, and our thoughts are first and foremost…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI thank the Minister for his statement and for sharing an advance copy with me. Let me add from the Opposition Benches that the victims of the Horizon IT scandal deserve full…13 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWell, we will talk a little later about stability. If colleagues do not have maiden speeches to make, I will be very happy to talk at great length about the many benefits of…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI will happily give way to the hon. Lady if she wants to talk about headroom in the fiscal rules, and the lack thereof.06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I start by congratulating our US allies on the election of their 47th president? When it comes to business and trade, America is our most…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe ability to continue to invest in our public services, and the sterling work done by the predecessor Government on levelling up every part of the United Kingdom—…06 Nov 2024