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HANSARDEngagementsIn the past few months, a number of my constituents have taken to the streets to help tackle the problem of littering; I pay particular tribute to constituents in Colsterworth…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI very much welcome the Government’s efforts to forge new trade links with India. However, given we share many common security threats and the fact that it is a key strategic ally…15 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWhat a pleasure it is to speak in this debate, at this point in the debate. As outlined in many good speeches, we are in a precarious economic position. Our debt is high, our tax…03 Mar 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillDoes my hon. Friend believe that incorporating these amendments might delay the Bill and mean that we cannot execute these measures now?24 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment's Management of the EconomyIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate about the Conservative economic track record over the last decade. I would like to focus on just one aspect of that record—jobs. I…23 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareCan my right hon. Friend assure my constituents that bringing health and social care much closer together will help to provide a more efficient, higher-quality service? Can he…11 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillWe live in an uncertain world, and given this uncertainty, it is vital that we have a strong military. That is why it was so critical that in November, the Prime Minister…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Skills for Jobs White PaperBoosting skills will be critical for levelling up counties such as mine, Lincolnshire. Can my right hon. Friend assure me and everyone in the Grantham and Stamford constituency…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsLincolnshire has one of the highest populations of veterans in our country, and I warmly welcome the recent announcement to boost funding for our armed forces. Does the Prime…25 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Services Bill (Fifth sitting)The right hon. Gentleman sets out very well the problem that our generation faces. I say that as someone who has worked in financial services and has a family member who also…24 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsImproving skills is critical for addressing disparities in regional productivity. Can my right hon. Friend commit himself to supporting local Lincolnshire colleges such as…23 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsIn order to truly level up constituencies like mine in Lincolnshire, we will need to mobilise billions in private capital to help us to pay for new infrastructure investment. Will…18 Nov 2020HANSARD SMEs and the Net Zero TargetIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate, Ms Ghani, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) on securing it. I shall not repeat the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Services Bill (Second sitting)Dr Huq, can I ask one more question?17 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Services Bill (Second sitting)Q But there is still the big question mark on overall equivalence for the United Kingdom. You hit the nail on the head when you referred to the potential for politicisation of the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Services Bill (Second sitting)Q My understanding is that the British Government have so far filled out something like 2,500 pages of questions from the European Union, all of them to strict deadlines. What do…17 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Services Bill (Second sitting)Q First, Mr Cummings, thank you for your comments about the extended permissions and the overseas regime, which I would agree with. However, can I specifically ask about these…17 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Services Bill (Second sitting)Q Given that in your opening remarks you said the UK had played a significant part in the formation of regulation as a major financial centre, to what extent are you worried that…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I am aware that the PLSA has stated that it is concerned about this amendment, for the reasons I have described. The second reason why I would agree with the association is my…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for his intervention. I agree that the Bill is sufficient in its current form to be able to achieve what we all want to achieve, which is to…16 Nov 2020