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HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)The hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead and the Opposition are as sincere in pursuing this amendment as they are wrong. They are adventurous in terms of scope, because they are…22 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Perfect, Mr Davies. My hon. Friend the Member for North East Bedfordshire is not only a distinguished predecessor of mine, but is a doughty champion for the interests of the…22 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank all those who have contributed to this grouping. If I may, I will speak to clause 2, the Government amendments, and then the amendments in the name of—22 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I thank Members for their work on the Committee this morning. Clause 1 is a technical clause that outlines that the…22 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsI am afraid we do not have enough time left to share all the benefits that we are delivering for the hon. Gentleman’s constituents, but as SNP Members sit here tonight, and the…21 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsI will happily give way. Perhaps the hon. Member will tell the House how dividing this great Union will grow our economy.21 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsIn these challenging times, this was an autumn statement that responds directly to the needs of our country. It is serious and sensible, it delivers on stability, growth and…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesMy hon. Friend regularly champions the cause of her constituents with Ministers. The Government are committed to reforming the Consumer Credit Act, recognising the need for…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesI can assure my hon. Friend that the Government are on the side of small businesses and fiscal responsibly, and the introduction of the small profits rate will help the businesses…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesThe Government are rightly reducing the burden of regulation for tens of thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises. Just a month ago, the presumption of exemption when…15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will happily meet the hon. Member to understand more details of the case. It is important that the FCA provides protection for consumers. That is one of the objectives of the…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesI will ensure that the case the hon. Lady raises is responded to.15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this case. It was, sadly, outside the FCA perimeter, but I would be happy to meet him, because I understand that it raises important issues for…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesI welcome the hon. Lady’s conversion to the cause of easing the red tape that is buried within EU law. It is this Government’s objective to use our new-found freedoms to create…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesI know that my colleagues will join me in paying tribute to my hon. Friend for the time that he spends helping small businesses. As he says, the Government must lead by example on…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesI can give my hon. Friend that assurance. As he knows, the Government are committed to effective, efficient and proportionate regulation. He has advocated a number of amendments…15 Nov 2022HANSARDAffordability of Housing: First-time BuyersYes, I will do that. My right hon. Friend is right to point to the fact that mortgage rates have been rising throughout the world. This Government will always be on the side of…15 Nov 2022HANSARDAffordability of Housing: First-time BuyersNot only is that a good idea, it is a Conservative idea that we have already introduced. I am glad the right hon. Gentleman has belatedly latched on to it.15 Nov 2022HANSARDAffordability of Housing: First-time BuyersThe right hon. Gentleman does this House and his constituents a great disservice with that characterisation, which did not mention once the tragedy of the events caused by…15 Nov 2022HANSARDAffordability of Housing: First-time BuyersThe Government are very conscious and very supportive of people’s desire to own their own home, which is why we have made so many interventions on affordability. Underlying that…15 Nov 2022