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HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaWe are determined that everyone in Britain should be treated fairly and have a fair chance in life, whether they come from Redcar or Reading. That is why we have a new approach in…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseAs we recover from covid, we need to make sure that everyone in Britain has a chance to succeed and is being treated fairly in the workplace. We are broadening the focus of the…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseMy hon. Friend makes a good point. The attainment score at GCSE for white British children who receive free school meals is lower than the equivalent for black and Asian children.…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseWe have made significant progress since 2010 in addressing disparities—for example, closing the attainment gap in education—but we recognise that, during the covid crisis, more…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseMy hon. Friend the Minister for Equalities has already presented the clear evidence on the covid crisis. My point is that, rather than looking at equality through the prism of…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseI will take up the hon. Lady’s point with the Department for Work and Pensions.13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseWe can and must have an equality agenda that is driven by evidence, and that is why we have launched an equality data project, which will look at the life paths of individuals…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainMy hon. Friend is right that, of course, the UK global tariff has lower import tariffs than the common external tariff of the EU, but we are going to go even further than that…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. He is right that trade is the key not just to prosperity, but to peace and co-operation between nations. I want to reassure the House that…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainMy right hon. Friend makes a very powerful point. Allies such as Australia, South Korea and India will be key to forging that group of democratic nations who can stand up for…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainI beg to move, That this House has considered Global Britain. I am delighted to open this debate on global Britain when, for the first time in 48 years, we now have full control…11 Jan 2021HANSARDUK’s Future Trading Relationship with Australia: Update on NegotiationsThe third round of free trade agreement negotiations with Australia took place between 23 November and 4 December. During the two weeks, negotiators completed 46 discussions,…14 Dec 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: Transparency and Scrutiny ArrangementsI am today setting out transparency and scrutiny arrangements for our new international trade deals with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and for the UK’s proposed…07 Dec 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityMy hon. Friend makes a very good point; everybody needs access to a world-class education that sets them up for life. I am pleased to say that in early years 25% of children with…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityMy hon. Friend is absolutely right; too many people have been let down in the past by poor education. We want to put that right through the lifetime skills guarantee, making sure…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityWe know that digital skills are vital in the modern economy, and we know that this is a huge opportunity for us to level up our country. We also know that take-up is particularly…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityThis Government are focused on levelling up. We are transforming our skills system so that everybody has a chance to train and retrain, and we are using important new data…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityI strongly agree with my right hon. Friend. White British children who receive free school meals perform worse at GCSE than equivalent black and Asian children. We need to ensure…25 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we recover from covid, I am determined that we ensure that everyone across Britain is treated equally and has equal opportunity. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is…25 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. This is an issue of concern for the Government. According to the UN Population Fund, the covid-19 pandemic could disrupt efforts towards…25 Nov 2020