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HANSARDCo-operativesThe Government are committed to doubling the size of the mutuals and co-op sector. The creation of Great British Energy will help drive a significant expansion in the number of…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHigh Streets: Government SupportWorking across government with mayors, local authorities and—crucially—local communities, we are beginning to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime, reforming business rates,…12 Dec 2024HANSARDCo-operativesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to underline the positive community impacts that co-operatives, mutual businesses and social enterprises can have not only on our high streets,…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHospitality BusinessesHospitality businesses are at the heart of our communities and are vital for economic growth. The Government are creating a fairer business rates system, reducing alcohol duty on…12 Dec 2024HANSARDPost Office ClosuresI recognise the significance of the post office in my hon. Friend’s constituency, as indeed I recognise the significance of post offices in my constituency and across the UK. It…12 Dec 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI cannot follow the impressive nature of that question, but I can tell my hon. Friend that in the Budget my right hon. Friend the Chancellor confirmed a new independent film tax…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHigh Streets: Government SupportYes, we are determined to maintain and, indeed, strengthen the post office network. I suspect that the hon. Member will recognise that we inherited a Post Office with huge…12 Dec 2024HANSARDUK ExportsWe are looking at working with other GCAP partners. I was in Italy last month to discuss the further potential of GCAP, and other work that we can do with the Italians in this…12 Dec 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesThe creative industries are a huge force for good in our country. They were responsible for 2.4 million jobs last year, and more than £124 billion for our GDP in 2022. They are…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Hospitality Sector: EastleighI appreciate the opportunity to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain, and in the usual way I congratulate the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Liz Jarvis) on securing this…04 Dec 2024HANSARDDisability Finance Code for EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship is crucial for growth and innovation in our economy. We want to encourage anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur to access the resources they need to thrive, but…03 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024I am grateful to the hon. Lady, who rightly said that additional resources have been given to Companies House that will help it apply not just this statutory instrument but others…03 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Protection and Disclosure of Information and Consequential Amendments)…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Export and Investment GuaranteesI pay tribute to Crawford Falconer for his work for the Department and the country. He has already fed into the work that my right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade Policy and…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeWith permission, I will make a statement on the Post Office. Frankly, the Government inherited a Post Office that is simply not fit for purpose, following disinterest from the…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeMy hon. Friend makes a crucial point about the future of the Post Office—we must get right the technology that sub-postmasters are expected to use. There were serious problems and…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI am grateful to the shadow Minister for some of his comments. I am happy to confirm that I will keep the House updated on work around the future of the Post Office, as well as,…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI welcome that the Committee’s first act is to look at redress for sub-postmasters who were victims of the Horizon scandal. I will happily appear next week to talk through where…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeAs I have already made clear, no decisions have been taken to close any directly managed branch. There is a need to look at the costs that the Post Office incurs going forward, in…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI underline that no decision has been taken on any or all the directly managed branches. However, these branches cost significantly more to run than those run by franchisees. We…13 Nov 2024