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HANSARDEngagementsQ14. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday. I am proud to represent some fantastic local businesses, such as Kays of Grantham, the Stamford Notebook Company and the Bourne…01 Dec 2021HANSARD Investment Industry Exposure to Modern SlaveryI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, which is a great honour. That is another first for me, so I feel like I am really making it now. I completely agree that…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Investment Industry Exposure to Modern SlaveryI beg to move, That this House has considered investment industry exposure to modern slavery. Modern slavery is one of the most prevalent and egregious violations of human rights…26 Oct 2021HANSARDExport of Financial Services5. What steps her Department has taken to increase the export of British financial services.21 Oct 2021HANSARDExport of Financial ServicesWe are already one of the world’s largest net exporters of financial services, but does my hon. Friend agree that if we are to expand financial services trade even further, we…21 Oct 2021HANSARDGas Prices and Energy SuppliersI welcome the Government’s market-led approach. The CBI has been clear in saying that Labour’s plans to renationalise our UK energy network would result in higher household bills.…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNet Zero Emissions by 2050Will my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the issuance this morning of the UK’s first sovereign green gilt, which saw a record £90 billion of orders in the first hour? Does…21 Sept 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ9. The growing populations of Grantham and Stamford require a long-term integrated healthcare strategy. Can the Prime Minister confirm what action the Government are taking to…08 Sept 2021HANSARDNew Infrastructure InvestmentThe Infrastructure Forum recently published a report that showed clearly that the super deduction is already having an impact, accelerating investment by businesses. Will my right…07 Sept 2021HANSARDNew Infrastructure Investment11. What fiscal steps he is taking to incentivise businesses to invest in new infrastructure and equipment.07 Sept 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for her statement, for the measures announced and for all her hard work and dedication to this incredibly important issue. Women and girls are the predominant…21 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn January the Foreign Secretary said that the Government intend to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act 2015; can the Leader of the House update the House as to when we might get…24 Jun 2021HANSARDPreventing Sexual Violence in Conflict InitiativeThe Administration in the United States changed recently; what is my hon. Friend’s assessment of that change of Administration? Does he see any greater willingness from the Biden…17 Jun 2021HANSARDPreventing Sexual Violence in Conflict InitiativeThroughout our history, rape and sexual violence have been used as weapons of war. They are horrendous crimes so it is important that we debate the subject today. Let me first…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Economy UpdateThis morning’s ONS inflation report highlights the risk we face of rising rates, given the amount of debt that we have incurred during the pandemic. Does my right hon. Friend…16 Jun 2021HANSARDBritish Values and CapabilitiesI welcome the maiden voyage of the UK carrier strike group, which set off this weekend. It is NATO’s first fifth-generation carrier strike capability and will join a number of…24 May 2021HANSARDBritish Values and CapabilitiesWhat steps his Department is taking to promote British values and capabilities around the globe.24 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s commitment to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures highlights the importance of transparency in investment portfolios. Does my hon. Friend…27 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMr Deputy Speaker, you will be pleased to know that I will keep my remarks incredibly focused and brief. They will be entirely on Lords amendment 8, which I am afraid I cannot…26 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI warmly welcome the recently announced package of support for those arriving from Hong Kong on British national overseas status. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that all…19 Apr 2021