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HANSARD Economic CrimeAgain, I am pleased to see such unity across the Chamber today. I completely agree that if it is not made a criminal offence and there is no direct liability on the individuals…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeAbsolutely. That is another really important point; hiking up the prices at the top of the market obviously has an impact right through the housing market here in London. Some…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeVery briefly, I want to start by saying a big “Thank you” to all who participated in today’s debate for the issues they raised. I am particularly grateful to the hon. Member for…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeWe welcomed moves such as the introduction of unexplained wealth orders, but that is the point we are making: they came in with a great bang, we had one successful one, there was…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeOne of the specific areas on which we make a recommendation in our motion before the House is the reform of Companies House. The situation of my hon. Friend’s constituent is just…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeI beg to move, That this House recognises the devastating impact economic crime has on individuals, businesses, families and society; considers it unacceptable that the cost of…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeThroughout this, when we talk to the enforcement agencies, they all minimise their expenditure on economic crime and have other priorities. That statistic is very frightening, and…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeOne of my growing concerns is that economic crime and the laundering of money into the country—particularly, one suspects, of a lot of Russian money that has probably been stolen…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeI completely concur with the sentiments expressed so powerfully by the hon. Member. We are now, sadly, one of the jurisdictions of choice for money launderers, criminals and…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Economic CrimeI completely agree with the important contribution that our anti-corruption tsar has made in the House today. I think it is a really short-term view to believe that our British…02 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThere is a difference between the action taken on tax avoidance and the growth of economic crime, money laundering and all that goes with it, such as the funding of terrorism and…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillWell, I will also write to that individual, having transgressed. I apologise for that, Dame Rosie. I think I am okay on the other two: one is Guto Bebb, the former MP for…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am very grateful for the advice you have given me, Dame Rosie. I apologise, and I will write to the Members I had mentioned before you drew that to my attention. If I can…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillMy hon. Friend makes a really important point. I think, having taken guidance from you, Dame Rosie, that I am at liberty to mention the political parties. Am I correct?01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThank you, Dame Rosie; I have not, because I did not realise that there would be so few people in the House this afternoon that I would have the opportunity to do so. What I can…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will speak to new clause 15, which stands in my name and those of right hon. and hon. Members from across the House, and I rise in support of new clause 5, which was moved so…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI welcome these attempts to secure responsible behaviour on the part of promoters. Does the Minister agree on the issue of personal services companies, which are being used now in…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI find the Minister’s introduction quite extraordinary, given that money laundering, fraud and economic crime are on the rise even on the National Crime Agency’s own figures. Has…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseAs the hon. Member is on the topic, does he not agree that another aspect that has created great anger and concern in our communities is the funding of political parties? Let us…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Committee on StandardsI am certainly getting up, as I know many Opposition Members are, not in a partisan way but because I care about the integrity and reputation of the House and our democracy. I…03 Nov 2021