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HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesI should declare an interest: my wife’s business has taken advantage of some of the Government support. During the pandemic, we have rightly paid tribute to the workers of the NHS…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Eighth sitting)This is my first ever Bill Committee, but I was under the impression that we were meant to talk about the actual elements of the Bill, rather than wider economic policy or…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Eighth sitting)As somebody who used to run the British Bankers Association, which turned into UK Finance, I was very involved in some of those earlier lobbying efforts. I must say that in this…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Fifth sitting)I am generally a low-tax Conservative. I prefer lower, simpler taxes, but I thoroughly welcome this new tax. It is clearly welcomed across the House. The public are frustrated at…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. I, too, welcome the news that zoos and wildlife parks are allowed to open from Monday. One of the most popular attractions in…11 Jun 2020 Bills sponsored (2)