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HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyI thank the Minister for giving way; he is being very generous. The OBR says that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs compliance measures and chasing social security fraud against…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyThe Minister is being generous on these points. Of the 6,000 additional staff who are estimated to be going to HMRC and DWP, what is the split between the new posts that are going…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyThe right hon. Gentleman will know that the Select Committee on Work and Pensions is looking at some of what he is discussing. Is he as concerned as I am that a good number of…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyI agree, and my hon. Friend made powerful points earlier about costs, as did the hon. Member for South Antrim (Paul Girvan). Poverty is a real issue across the UK—it is not just…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyWhat a fascinating 60 days it has been. We were told 60 days ago by hon. Members on the Government Benches that they welcomed the fiscal event and statement from the former…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyI thank my hon. Friend for making that point, because we should be looking at an excess profits tax across the board. It is quite right to mention the oil and gas companies, but…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyI will in a second, but I want to talk about poverty and the Department for Work and Pensions—I am on the Work and Pensions Committee. The DWP is closing offices and laying off…22 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State is well aware of Bell Building Projects and the work it is doing to remove cladding across these islands. What representations has he made to Homes England,…21 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementCan I ask the Chancellor about his policy on public sector pay, because not much was said about that? Will he first of all look at the nonsensical position that the UK…17 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Expenditure and the Cost of Living2. What assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the Government’s spending decisions on (a) public expenditure and (b) the cost of living in Scotland.16 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Expenditure and the Cost of LivingThe number of food bank parcels handed out by the Trussell Trust has doubled since 2015 as a direct consequence of austerity. Can the Minister assure the House that there will be…16 Nov 2022HANSARDManagement of the Economy and Ministerial Severance PaymentsWill the Minister give way?15 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. We have cases marked urgent not responded to within two months and weekly phone calls with MPs’ offices being cancelled at short notice. When will Ministers get a grip of…14 Nov 2022HANSARDMali: UN Peacekeeping MissionThank you, Mr Speaker, and thank you for your comments on the leak to The Times online. We commend the bravery and dedication of the UK armed forces personnel serving with the UN…14 Nov 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy and Carbon Budgets3. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet members on the Net Zero Strategy and carbon budgets.02 Nov 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy and Carbon BudgetsI thank the Minister for his answer. A couple of weeks ago, the former BEIS Secretary, the right hon. Member for North East Somerset (Mr Rees-Mogg), dropped plans to appeal…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard); I will, of course, touch on similar themes in my contribution. Saturday 29 October would…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyIf West Dunbartonshire wants to rise to the challenge, we would more than welcome that. It is important that this point is recognised: listening to some of the contributions…02 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Sector Pay: Proposed Strike ActionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward, and I thank everyone who has contributed to this debate. Like others, I refer Members to my entry in the Register of…01 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Sector Pay: Proposed Strike Actionrose—01 Nov 2022