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HANSARDCovid-19: Financial SupportResearch by the Centre for Progressive Policy has shown that UK Government covid emergency support was, on average, £1,000 more generous to London residents than to those in…19 May 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to close the debate this evening. We have had a very beneficial debate on two main points about freeports and regional economic development. We had a very good…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Sir Charles. I rise to speak in support of amendment 53, which I hope will encourage the Government to bring some rigour and meaning to…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI beg to move amendment 54 in clause 109, page 63, line 14, at end insert— “(1A) An area may be designated as a special area under subsection (1) only when a motion approving the…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to have the privilege of opening the debate on this clause. I rise to speak in support of amendment 54 in my name, which would require the Treasury to have…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI agree with the point that the hon. Member makes. If the freeport policy is to have real benefit and ring true to the rhetoric of levelling up every single nation and region of…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this debate. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bethnal Green and Bow (Rushanara Ali). Last month’s Budget was…13 Apr 2021HANSARD Greensill CapitalFrom a former Prime Minister texting Ministers in pursuit of his own financial interests to concerns over Russian state access to the other place, it is little wonder that…13 Apr 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Hospitality IndustryLike others, I congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing this very important debate. I agree with a lot of the points that have been made by hon.…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpI, too, welcome the Minister to his place. He made reference in his statement to devolution and bringing economic decision making closer to the communities that it affects, but…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpSeven out of 10.16 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS Staff PayThe efforts of NHS staff during the pandemic have been nothing short of heroic, and, although deserved, recognition and good will are no substitute for proper pay and investment.…08 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWe were promised levelling up—a Budget that would stimulate our recovery and lay the foundations for an economy fit for the future. The Chancellor is to be commended for listening…03 Mar 2021HANSARD Coronavirus: Supporting Businesses and IndividualsDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this important debate, in which we have heard a surprising amount of consensus from both sides—in between a few rhetorical…23 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19Around 78% of students from Wales are worried about the financial impact of covid-19, which is sadly unsurprising given that so many have lost work, are unable to return to…03 Feb 2021HANSARDWelsh Lamb ExportsLamb exporters in west Wales have raised concerns about the delays they are facing at EU ports, reporting that some shipments have been held by customs officials for two to three…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDraft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Amendment) Order 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller, and thank you for calling me to contribute a few very brief remarks this afternoon. I begin by expressing my very…02 Feb 2021HANSARD UN International Day of EducationI congratulate the hon. Member for West Worcestershire (Harriett Baldwin) on securing this important debate, and I pay tribute to the Members who have already spoken for their…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test CertificatesOn the point about increasing the availability of theory tests in future to deal with the anticipated backlog, will the Minister consider, certainly in some rural areas such as…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillLike other Members, I am disappointed that the Government have failed to make significant progress with this Bill, especially given the urgent need to act to address not only the…26 Jan 2021