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HANSARDProsperity in Africa6. What diplomatic steps his Department is taking to help promote prosperity in Africa.04 Feb 2020HANSARD Climate JusticeI congratulate the hon. Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) on securing this very important and timely debate. Today, the UK published its 2018 carbon emissions, which…04 Feb 2020HANSARDProsperity in AfricaI congratulate my hon. Friend and everyone involved in the very successful Africa investment summit. Will there be another one and, if so, what would the African countries that…04 Feb 2020HANSARDDefence ExportsThe Secretary of State will know how much of our defence equipment pipeline is coming from the US. He will also know how much our excellent UK defence industry sells into the US.…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Global BritainThe Prime Minister’s speech was really clear in giving examples of how far above the level playing field the UK already is. In seeking a Canada-style free trade agreement, along…03 Feb 2020HANSARDDefence Exports9. What recent steps he has taken with the Secretary of State for International Trade to support UK defence manufacturing by promoting defence exports.03 Feb 2020HANSARD5G Network and HuaweiI invite the Minister, in making this technical assessment, to look at the work of the Worcestershire local enterprise partnership, which has been running a 5G testbed in Malvern…27 Jan 2020HANSARD North Cotswold LineI welcome the words from colleagues and from the Minister this afternoon. We have heard that there is support from all parts of the House for the continued growth of and…22 Jan 2020HANSARD North Cotswold LineI thank the hon. Gentleman for making that supportive point. Of course, all the trains that go from Paddington to Worcestershire and Herefordshire will pass through Reading, which…22 Jan 2020HANSARD North Cotswold LineI beg to move, That this House has considered North Cotswold line transformation. It is a great honour to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Pritchard. I am…22 Jan 2020HANSARD North Cotswold LineI thank the hon. Lady for her support and, through her, thank Oxfordshire County Council for the support it has given this taskforce. I believe that option 5 allows a significant…22 Jan 2020HANSARD North Cotswold LineI reiterate my invitation to my hon. Friend to come and do us the honour of opening that station. It is an exciting moment for the county. I believe it will be the first new…22 Jan 2020HANSARD North Cotswold LineThe honest answer is that I do not know the background and whether that LEP was approached, or whether my hon. Friend will now be able to tell it about this exciting proposal,…22 Jan 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeBusinesses such as Frank Matthews tree nursery in my constituency play a vital role in growing the trees that we will need to combat climate change. How will the Department ensure…21 Jan 2020HANSARDClimate Change12. What progress her Department has made on tackling climate change.21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillI welcome the certainty given to farmers and food producers for 2020. What advice would the Secretary of State give to an estate agent in my constituency on how it should value a…21 Jan 2020HANSARDEconomy and JobsIt is indeed the world’s global financial hub, as we saw today with the wonderful news coming from the UK-Africa Investment Summit. Tax revenues are important, and without that £1…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEconomy and JobsIf a week is a long time in politics, three months must be an absolute age. It has been three months since I last spoke in an economy debate on the Queen’s Speech, and what a lot…20 Jan 2020HANSARDChildminders: Recruitment and RetentionIn addition to childminders, nurseries such as the Madresfield Early Years Centre in my constituency provide a wonderful setting for young children. Can the Secretary of State…20 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldIn highlighting the importance of our 0.7% commitment with regard to international development, does the Foreign Secretary agree that, as in our manifesto, one of the most…13 Jan 2020