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HANSARDBusiness and TradeThe hon. Member is absolutely right that the vast majority of the companies we will be talking about are SMEs—88% of the companies that benefit from UK Export Finance are SMEs. […05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness and TradeThe hon. Member is absolutely right that the vast majority of the companies we will be talking about are SMEs—88% of the companies that benefited in 2023-24 from UK Export Finance…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness and TradeI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time… That is why the Bill builds on two different Acts of Parliament: the Industrial Development Act 1982, which provides grants…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness and TradeOn cyber, financing and JLR, I might have to correct myself in writing to the hon. Gentleman if I get what I say wrong, but as far as I am aware, I am not sure that JLR has drawn…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness and TradeI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time… That is why the Bill builds on two different Acts of Parliament: the Industrial Development Act 1982, which provides grants…05 Jan 2026HANSARDJane AustenWell, if only the Conservatives were not full of pride and prejudice—sorry, I could not resist that. It is a great delight to see you in the Chair, Mr Efford. It is a truth…18 Dec 2025HANSARDJane AustenThere is no debate. [ Laughter. ]18 Dec 2025HANSARDJane AustenIn fact, the one book that we were recommended to read about Jane Austen was by a man, which seemed a little bit ironic. I will address some of those points later. My hon. Friend…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillThe hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) was there first, and then I will take an intervention from the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim Allister).15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillThere are funds. Especially when there is a new free trade agreement, as in relation to India at the moment, we help lots of businesses. Businesses in the beauty industry, which I…15 Dec 2025HANSARDUpgraded Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of KoreaThe United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement. Building on the work of the previous Secretary of State for Business…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI thank colleagues for everything that they have had to say. I am not sure whether it was Reagan or Bush, but one of them went to France and said that the trouble with the French…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillWell, I hope that I can find the right hon. Gentleman’s sweet spot, as he is such a dedicated follower of fashion. He has made a very fair point. This is the classic problem for…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillOn cyber, financing and JLR, I might have to correct myself in writing to the hon. Gentleman if I get what I say wrong, but as far as I am aware, I am not sure that JLR has drawn…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillThis is one of the problems with Brexit, isn’t it? It has provided a variety of different sets of rules for different parts of the United Kingdom, and that was always one of its…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI can see the hon. and learned Gentleman is practically pregnant with a question.15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillThat is an extremely good point. The creative industries are, of course, one of the eight key industrial sectors that we are keen to promote. The music export growth scheme is…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillYes, but I am not sure that the hon. Gentleman was here for the rest of the debate. [ Interruption. ] Oh, he was sitting on the Front Bench—I do apologise.15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI am very grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for shutting me up.15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. We want businesses to grow, innovate, expand, invest, find new markets here and overseas, develop new products and new…15 Dec 2025