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HANSARDElectric VehiclesMy constituents in Kensington are largely very supportive of electric cars, but they are concerned about the lack of charging infrastructure. Would my hon. Friend consider…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Courts and Tribunals: RecoverySeveral of my constituents have written to me expressing concern about delays to probate, which is clearly a very difficult time for families. Will my right hon. and learned…03 Dec 2020HANSARDElectric VehiclesWhat steps his Department is taking to (a) support people to switch to and (b) install the necessary infrastructure for electric vehicles by 2030.03 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI will be spending small business Saturday visiting small shops in Notting Hill and North Kensington. Does my right hon. Friend agree with me that we need a fundamental reform of…03 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportWhat steps his Department is taking to support self-employed people affected by the covid-19 outbreak.01 Dec 2020HANSARDSelf-Employed People: Covid-19 SupportMany self-employed people are at the forefront of innovation and start-ups. Can my right hon. Friend tell me what the Treasury is doing to support innovation as we look to rebuild…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthAfter much soul searching, I will vote with the Government tonight, but it has been a difficult decision. I will vote with the Government for the following reasons. First, I have…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthThat is exactly what I am looking at. The graph shows tier 1 at the bottom left, tier 2 in the middle and tier 3 at the top right, and London is around about the middle, so please…01 Dec 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationThe kickstart scheme is proving to be a great success in my North Kensington jobcentre, with many placements already made and a number—for instance, in gyms—awaiting the end of…30 Nov 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationWhat steps her Department is taking to encourage businesses to participate in the kickstart scheme.30 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know that my right hon. Friend will not want to prejudge the regional tierings, but does he agree that it is critical that we get our great capital city, London, back into the…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingI welcome the additional money for training for assessors, because I understand from the industry that this is a very important issue, in terms of several of the delays. I am…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanLondon is the engine of this country’s economy, and my central London constituency is suffering hard. As of Friday, London had a substantially lower case rate than the English…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand that the housing target standard methodology is being tweaked, but does my right hon. Friend agree that in central London, it needs to be not only tweaked but…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsAs someone who has links to South Down, may I ask my hon. Friend to assure me that everything is being done to ensure a smooth transition both for businesses and for individuals,…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyAs my right hon. Friend and neighbour knows, I am Scottish born and bred. Will he confirm that we will look to put in place deals that benefit all four nations of the United…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is aware of my constituent Mr John Walker’s landmark case in the Supreme Court, where he secured equal pension rights for single-sex married couples. Will my hon.…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]Will my hon. Friend give way?16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]Is my hon. Friend aware that industry agrees with his position? For instance, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association has stated that on behalf of industry.16 Nov 2020HANSARDHong KongDoes my hon. Friend agree that this latest step really does indicate that we have seen the end of the one country, two systems approach?12 Nov 2020