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HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentI am about to conclude my remarks, but I look forward to the hon. Lady’s contribution. The UK has a proud record in this area. We have committed to spend 0.7% of GDP on…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentHear, hear.10 Jul 2019HANSARD UK Steel IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Scunthorpe (Nic Dakin) on securing the debate and the opportunity to bring…09 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI pay tribute to all hon. Members who have contributed to today’s debate, especially the mover of the motion, the hon. Member for Hove (Peter Kyle), who eloquently set out the joy…04 Jul 2019HANSARDRadioactive Waste: Geological DisposalFor over 60 years our country has benefited from nuclear technology. It provides clean energy to our homes and businesses and will continue to play an important role as we…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansThat is another shocking example. In the Road to Zero strategy, a copy of which I can lend to my hon. Friend, the Government announced that we would look into the best options for…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI will come on to that, but I think we are making good progress on a range of fronts, although significant barriers remain. Our wider commitments on climate change have been bold,…04 Jul 2019HANSARDImplementing Geological DisposalIn 2010 the UK Government committed to report on progress in implementing geological disposal in response to a recommendation by the House of Lords Science and Technology…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Bank Holidays in 2020If the hon. Gentleman bears with me, I will come to address that point. The sentiment of celebrating VE Day is something that everyone in this House would agree with. As well as…18 Jun 2019HANSARD Bank Holidays in 2020May I echo your comments about the new Assistant Serjeant at Arms, Mr Deputy Speaker? I wish to start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for St Ives (Derek Thomas) on…18 Jun 2019HANSARD Bank Holidays in 2020Let me continue a little. As my hon. Friend the Member for St Ives acknowledged, we all know the history: in Cornwall, 4,786 casualties were identified as the result of world war…18 Jun 2019HANSARD Bank Holidays in 2020I think I have read about that example in the newspapers. It is obviously a significant blow to that business and something that I feel is regrettable. I wish the decision could…18 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. After signing the UK steel charter on behalf of my Department, I have written to several other Departments, encouraging them to support…11 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI regularly speak with a range of steel companies. Since 2013 the Government have provided more than £291 million to the steel sector for the costs of renewables and climate…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodIn the Leeds city region, 66 businesses in Morley and Outwood have been directly supported, with £1 million in grant funding to help them create nearly 200 jobs. The AD:Venture…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodI should be delighted to visit. The Government are investing nearly £1.5 billion until March 2021 to help to grow the market for ultra-low-emission vehicles. Yesterday I was…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodI am delighted about the Power Up The North campaign. I wholeheartedly support it, and I am very pleased that my Department has been bolstered by the addition of the…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodI know that the hon. Lady has discussed the issue with my ministerial colleague. I am not dealing with it personally, but I should be more than happy to have a conversation with…11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodJohn Timpson has produced a plan for the Government, and in successive Budgets we have announced record support for the high street. There is £1.6 billion to help with business…11 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeAs I just said, I will be meeting the trustees, and their proposals relate to six points, about which I have written to the Treasury to share my analysis.10 Jun 2019