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HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I am grateful to the Minister for his generous remarks and I thank him for his support of my campaign to bring about green gilts in this country. I agree that it is a way in which…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]It is a great pleasure to speak in this debate today, as it was on Second Reading and in Committee. I would like specifically to address amendment 16 to clause 124. Let me start…16 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn recent weeks, a number of colleagues from across this House have been subject to an increase in abuse, including threats against them and, most concerningly, against their…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRegional Equality of Economic OpportunityWhat progress the Government have made on ensuring regional equality of economic opportunity.12 Nov 2020HANSARDRegional Equality of Economic OpportunityIn order for us to truly level up, we will need to mobilise billions of pounds of private capital. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, as part of the national infrastructure…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture of Financial ServicesI warmly welcome the statement today, particularly on the issuance of green gilts, which is a great idea. Does my right hon. Friend agree with me that the issuance of a green gilt…09 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I warmly welcome clause 124, which affirms the Government’s commitment to tackle climate change using the power of finance and investment to move things forward. Does he agree…05 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Does the Minister agree that if we look around the world at where commercial transactions have been incorporated into dashboards—for example, in Israel and Denmark—we see that…03 Nov 2020HANSARDVeterans: SupportRecruitME in Grantham is a specialist recruitment business run by veterans for veterans. Will the Minister join me in congratulating it on its recent award for services to…02 Nov 2020HANSARDVeterans: SupportWhat steps his Department is taking to support veterans.02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateI too warmly welcome the Chancellor’s statement today. Does he agree with me that it is vital and absolutely right that we take this decisive action to support businesses and jobs…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn my constituency, inspire+ is a fantastic local charity that works with schools to provide engaging physical education lessons. It has shown me that active children are…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Economic Support PackageIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate. It is right that we have this debate and that across the House we talk about our national economy. It also gives me a great…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateLincolnshire is a vast rural county with many large towns. Can the Prime Minister assure me that any future restrictions and measures imposed on my county will be as targeted as…12 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYesterday morning, in Grantham in my constituency, a Lincolnshire police officer was struck and injured by a vehicle driven by a suspect whom she was seeking to apprehend. Will…08 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I am grateful to the Minister for clarifying that and, again, I welcome the provision to compel pension providers. It allows the dashboards to be as effective as possible as…07 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]It is a great pleasure to follow the Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee. This is an incredibly important debate because we know that our population is growing in age. By…07 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman is making some very good points that I would like to add to, as someone who has dealt with many of our country’s pension funds. There is a disconnect between…07 Oct 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillIt is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ilford North (Wes Streeting). I congratulate him on elevating the entertainment level of this debate, or at least the…25 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillI am grateful again to the hon. Member for giving way. I am curious about why the Bill proposes green shares and not green bonds, because the use of proceeds of such bonds can be…11 Sept 2020