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HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I totally agree. I said at the start, when British Airways came out with that horrendous proposal, that it would potentially give the wider sector cover to do something very…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I concur with my hon. Friend. In fact, executives formally allude to the fact that there are different rules and regulations in other countries, and the UK workforce will bear the…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)The hon. Gentleman makes a very strong point about the misuse, almost, of the furlough scheme. I know that this has drawn some criticism from Ministers, but if only they had…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)rose—10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid:19: Tourism SectorDoes the Secretary of State agree with the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, who warns that the tourism industry, which is already deprived of vital foreign…04 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture of the aviation and aerospace industryI am proud of the fact that I represent a constituency with the UK’s best airport and, until recent events, a thriving aerospace sector, but those recent events have been…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: AviationBack in March, the Chancellor said he was working on a specific package of help for airports and airlines. We are still waiting for that support. Will the Minister press the…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Aviation Sector WorkersThe Scottish Government have given full business rates relief to the aviation sector; by contrast, the UK Government promised sectoral support for aviation before reneging. Last…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: TransportAlthough many businesses across the transport industry are fighting for survival, I note that this is the first time since this situation began that we have seen a Transport…12 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Ineligible WorkersWhat discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on providing financial support for workers ineligible for the coronavirus job retention scheme.04 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DWP UpdateMany people have had to apply for universal credit for the first time, but it is clear that, despite DWP staff working hard, the system simply cannot cope, and it was never…04 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Ineligible WorkersI am not entirely sure whether the Minister or the Secretary of State are listening. The truth is that the coronavirus business loan scheme is not working, partly because some…04 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsThousands of jobs in my constituency and nearly 1 million across the UK rely on the aviation industry for work, from pilots to baggage handlers, cabin crew, security staff and…25 Mar 2020HANSARDTransport Connections: North-East England and ScotlandCross-border connections are vital to both the north-east of England and Scotland. I know that the letter from the Chancellor to the aviation industry will have shocked and…25 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureMy local bus company is one of many, I am sure, across the country that has had to introduce short-time working, but it is unsure about the implementation of the Chancellor’s very…24 Mar 2020HANSARD British Citizens Abroad: FCO Help to Return HomeSince the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North (Caroline Nokes) left Government, I find myself agreeing with her on a regular basis, and I commend her for securing…24 Mar 2020HANSARD Self-employed Persons: Financial SupportFurther to the point I raised at Treasury questions, which was echoed by the shadow Chancellor, the newly under-employed must be supported further. One of my constituents is a…24 Mar 2020HANSARDDraft Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir David. I rise simply to reiterate the SNP’s support for this measure. I served on the Bill Committee for the 2018 Act. alongside my…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I also echo the sentiments on support for the self-employed? One sector crying out for support and clarity is the aviation industry. In addition, we have bus and coach…23 Mar 2020HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland ProtocolLast month it was extensively reported that the Prime Minister had ordered his officials to “get round” the Northern Ireland protocol. I accept that his Government have said that…18 Mar 2020