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HANSARDSummer JobsLet me make some progress for the moment. It is clear that something is not working, as we have all been saying, so we have to try to understand and explain why that is the case.…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsCompletely. There is even now a tax on the great British holiday, which impacts my hon. Friend’s constituency, Mr Speaker’s and many others. The overnight visitor levy, known as…07 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn a written answer to me last month, the Government revealed that the Army is conducting a review of its reserve basic training. I believe that this was the first time that was…06 Jul 2026HANSARDSupply Chain SecurityOur most critical supply chains are those that are directly linked to our national security. From autonomous vehicles to blast protection, British small and medium-sized…02 Jul 2026HANSARDSupply Chain SecurityI am grateful for that very comprehensive answer to a very different question—less of an answer, more of an interpretive dance.02 Jul 2026HANSARDSupply Chain SecurityI just want an answer! Defence SMEs have said that the delay of the defence investment plan caused great uncertainty and disruption to the sector. In addition, they are completely…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve on the Committee and to see you in the Chair, Mr Efford, and of course to see the Minister. I refer Committee members to my entry in the Register of…01 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s strategic defence review recommended an increase in the Army Reserve by 20%, but at the very same time the Government are closing Grantham’s Prince William of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDBusiness and TradeThe Government’s industrial strategy rightly states that improving skills in the construction sector is essential to keeping our country building. In fact, on page 44, there is a…01 Jun 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe Government’s industrial strategy rightly states that improving skills in the construction sector is essential to keeping our country building. In fact, on page 44, there is a…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI am grateful for the update on the Minister’s tiling skills, but I did not hear a number showing how he is making progress on the £625 million commitment. Perhaps he can write to…21 May 2026HANSARD British Industrial Competitiveness SchemeI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement, and for coming to the House proactively this morning. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’…16 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026Apologies.15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026Can the Minister clarify whether she has met any businesses since taking office in this specific industry, and not just relied on the 2023 piece of work?15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair presiding over us, Mr Twigg. I am very grateful to the Government Whip for setting out the regulations. It is clear that this is a…15 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn 2022, Grantham saw the opening of one of the country’s first community diagnostic centres; since then, more than 100,000 tests have been completed for the local population.…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStart-ups and Scale-ups: Access to New MarketsWe all want innovative British companies not just to start up in Britain, but to scale up in Britain, too. I welcome the Minister’s previous comments, and actually his enthusiasm,…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government’s strategic defence review rightly highlighted the important role of reservists across the country. I am very proud that Grantham’s Prince William of Gloucester…12 Mar 2026HANSARDStart-ups and Scale-ups: Access to New MarketsI am grateful to the Minister for that answer, but I asked specifically about VCT rate relief. The last time that rate relief was cut, under the last Labour Government,…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Department for Business and TradeThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker, not least for the promotion that you just gave me—I hope the Whips are listening. It is a genuine pleasure, even before the promotion,…04 Mar 2026