Contributions
424 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Business of the HouseNow that the UK has left the EU, we are free to change the VAT system and introduce a new sales tax regime, possibly localised, which will put downward pressure on taxation. May…27 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat support is the Department for Work and Pensions providing to those who have unfortunately been made unemployed in aviation communities, which have of course been particularly…17 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for affording me a few minutes to contribute to this Gracious Speech debate on a bright future for the next generation. It is a pleasure to follow…13 May 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetCan my right hon. Friend update the House on the pivot away from UK taxpayers’ money being used in aid to totalitarian countries such as China towards more open and democratic…26 Apr 2021HANSARDProtection against FloodingWhat steps he is taking to help protect communities against flooding.22 Apr 2021HANSARDProtection against FloodingI pay tribute to this Government for the significant flood mitigation investment that has been delivered. What discussions has my right hon. Friend the Environment Secretary had…22 Apr 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Electoral ReformsMy hon. Friend talks about liaising with the United States on the actions that the Communist party of China has taken in abusing human rights in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet and…10 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation for Children with SENDWhat particular educational support is being provided to children with dyslexia through the covid-19 pandemic restrictions?01 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation for Children with SENDWhat steps his Department is taking to help ensure that children with special educational needs and disabilities receive a quality education.01 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe impressive Gatwick and Manor Royal freeport bid has now been submitted. That would be an effective way to help to level up the area’s economy, which has been devastated by…25 Feb 2021HANSARDChildren: Equality of OpportunityWhat steps she is taking to ensure that children throughout the UK have equality of opportunity.10 Feb 2021HANSARDChildren: Equality of OpportunityWhat support for children with learning disabilities are the Government pursuing to ensure equality of opportunity?10 Feb 2021HANSARDNet Zero by 2050A year ago, the UK airline industry committed to net zero carbon by 2050. What support and assistance has the Department been providing to this important sector, which is…09 Feb 2021HANSARDNet Zero by 2050What steps his Department is taking to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.09 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI support the introduction of targeted quarantine for passengers coming from high-risk covid-19 variant countries. Will my right hon. Friend also commit to regular reviews and…09 Feb 2021HANSARD MyanmarI very much welcome the Foreign Secretary’s reviewing UK international development assistance to Myanmar, particularly given the coup that has taken place in the past few days.…02 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Overseas TerritoriesWhat support his Department has provided to the overseas territories during the covid-19 pandemic.01 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Overseas TerritoriesI was pleased that in January the Royal Air Force made two deliveries of life-saving covid-19 vaccines to Gibraltar. Can my hon. Friend confirm how many doses our armed forces…01 Feb 2021HANSARDAir Passenger DutyThe United Kingdom charges the highest air passenger duty of any country in the developed world. Now that we have left the EU, domestic air passenger duty is something that we can…26 Jan 2021HANSARDAir Passenger DutyWhen he plans to conclude his consultation on air passenger duty.26 Jan 2021