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HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday, Highways England wrote to me to confirm that it is going ahead with the road through Rimrose valley, an area with some of the worst roadside emissions in the country.…18 Jul 2019HANSARDTourism Sector DealDuring last week’s Westminster Hall debate, the Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the hon. Member for Rochester and Strood (Kelly Tolhurst),…16 Jul 2019HANSARDRenewable Energy ExportsThe Society of Maritime Industries says that export finance support in the UK lags behind what is available in other countries. It is calling for a much-needed follow-up detailing…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing this debate and on an excellent…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI am glad the Minister has mentioned the Retail Sector Council. I am curious as to what it has achieved. Perhaps she can tell us, because if it is not a talking shop, it will have…10 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention. I was heartened to hear from his previous interventions and in my research for this debate about the work in Anglesey and…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate the hon. Member for Copeland (Trudy Harrison) on securing this debate. Formby in my constituency is…03 Jul 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryMy hon. Friend mentions that people can have the appearance of being drunk. My 15-year-old adopted son’s mum drank heavily while she was pregnant with him, which is where he…02 Jul 2019HANSARDNo Deal: Economic Impact10. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect on the UK economy of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: Economic ImpactEven the International Trade Secretary appears to recognise that article 24 of GATT cannot be invoked unilaterally. There will be no transition period in the event of no deal.…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Businesses: Late PaymentsUnfortunately, I have only just received a copy of the Minister’s statement. I do not know why there was a delay, but it was not particularly helpful in preparing my response.…19 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and OutwoodThe British Retail Consortium has reported that the high-street footfall is at a six-year low. Town centre businesses across the country are closing. Labour has a five-point plan…11 Jun 2019HANSARDProsperity FundBetween 2016 and 2018, the prosperity fund financed 16 fossil fuel projects across the world, including two in fracking. Is not this obsession with fossil fuels, despite the fine…06 Jun 2019HANSARDProsperity Fund10. What steps he is taking to ensure that aid spent through the prosperity fund is focused on poverty reduction.06 Jun 2019HANSARDClimate ChangeThe Secretary of State’s damascene conversion to addressing the climate emergency is welcome, but, as we have heard, some of those with whom he wishes to conclude trade agreements…06 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsRevenue funding continues to flow to oil refineries in the middle east at the expense of tidal technology, an area in which we are a world leader. When will this Government accept…21 May 2019HANSARDDraft Companies (Directors’ Remuneration Policy and Directors' Remuneration Report) Regulations 2019When the hon. Gentleman was a Minister, I always enjoyed our exchanges and felt that he was sympathetic on this agenda—I mentioned that consensus. Unfortunately, Government action…15 May 2019HANSARDDraft Companies (Directors’ Remuneration Policy and Directors' Remuneration Report) Regulations 2019It is a real pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms McDonagh, and it gives me the opportunity to congratulate you on the fine work you have done over the years in fighting…15 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ2. This Government say they are committed to tackling climate change, yet too often the evidence suggests otherwise. Take the examples of their support for an oil refinery in…15 May 2019HANSARDDraft Companies (Directors’ Remuneration Policy and Directors' Remuneration Report) Regulations 2019That is a very good challenge. Julian Richer is a responsible employer who has treated his employees very well over many years. He is giving a £1,000 bonus to each staff member…15 May 2019