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HANSARDWar in GazaMore than 14,500 children have been killed in Gaza. Is the Minister proud that the UK continues to sell arms for use in this action?07 May 2024HANSARDDefence SpendingMay I thank the Secretary of State for the urgent support for Ukraine, which is much needed just now? However, the Institute for Fiscal Studies pointed out that in the…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThat is exactly right. This is one of the many things that the UK Government have been called on to do, but they have been deaf to industry asking for them and often begging for…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI beg to move an amendment, to leave out from “That” to the end of the Question and add: “this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Finance (No. 2) Bill because it fails…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI am happy to educate the hon. Gentleman. If he would like to speak to any of the tourism organisations that have been calling for this change, he will find that it is a great way…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThat is a very good point. I do not think that the Government understand what happens to people. I do not think they are paying attention to medical advice, such as an article in…17 Apr 2024HANSARD HMRC Self-Assessment HelplineThis is absolute chaos. The proposal to permanently close the self-assessment helpline for half the year was truly half-baked and irresponsible, as were the planned restrictions…20 Mar 2024HANSARDBlock Grant FundingConsequentials have consequences. The Chancellor announced in his Budget £20 billion of cuts for the public sector, including cuts of 13% in some Departments, and that defies…19 Mar 2024HANSARDBlock Grant FundingIt is no wonder that the Institute for Fiscal Studies says that there is a “conspiracy of silence” from both the Government and the Labour party over the scale of these cuts. As a…19 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillI thought the hon. Gentleman had got through all that stuff in his speech. I will let him know just now that, because of this measure, anybody earning up to £19,000 per annum will…13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillGo on. The hon. Gentleman has had 20 minutes, but I will give him another go.13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillMy hon. Friend makes a good point. That was underlined the other day when the Labour leader was interviewed by Sophy Ridge, and he was not willing to say what Labour would do…13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillI have to follow the comments made by the hon. Member for Aberconwy (Robin Millar). I was listening carefully and trying to pick out something useful from his speech, and I did…13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillThe Minister has used the word “responsible” a number of times. As has been pointed out by many organisations, not least the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the OBR, there will…13 Mar 2024HANSARDEnergy Rebates: Highlands and IslandsI thank Members who have taken part in the debate. We have had a clear exposition of the issue this morning. I thank the hon. Member for Bristol East (Kerry McCarthy) on the…06 Mar 2024HANSARDEnergy Rebates: Highlands and IslandsThe Minister is always very thoughtful and considerate about these issues, and she wants feedback, but people in the highlands and islands need action. I think I am hearing from…06 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsTraditionally, at this point I would thank the Chancellor for advance sight of his redacted statement, but having seen the statement, I realise that I was given an entirely…06 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThey are bored by the just transition! They are bored by the cost of energy that people have to pay. They are bored by all these things.06 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I can make more progress if I am not interrupted, so I do appreciate your advice on that. Talking about advice, I want to return to Citizens…06 Mar 2024HANSARDEnergy Rebates: Highlands and IslandsThe Minister knows what I am going to say: with the bills that we are talking about, the £60 that she is talking about does not touch the sides for the people affected. I know she…06 Mar 2024