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HANSARDGovernment Planning: End of the Transition PeriodWhat recent progress the Government has made on negotiating the UK’s future relationship with the EU.16 Jul 2020HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsThe Secretary of State said that countries around the world had become reliant on too few vendors. That included the UK just half a year ago. Are his Government in any way to…14 Jul 2020HANSARD EU Exit: End of Transition PeriodFurther to the earlier question about Holyhead, how much of the £705 million will be going specifically to that port, and to what purpose?13 Jul 2020HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenUK taxpayers provide humanitarian aid to Yemen. Now, we are to supply even more arms to the Saudis. What does that say about competition between UK trade policy and UK aid policy?13 Jul 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Court of Appeal JudgmentI am glad of the Court’s sensible judgment and the Minister’s response, but this case highlights the flaws in UC, the need to adapt it to particular circumstances and the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDDFID-FCO MergerThe Pergau dam aid for arms scandal under the Conservative Government more than 25 years ago exposed the dangers of tying aid to foreign policy. Indeed, in 1994, in a landmark…18 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)Nearly half of the UK’s carbon footprint probably comes from our trade overseas to satisfy UK demand. What impact assessment has the Secretary of State made of the environmental…17 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUIs it not now inevitable that Northern Ireland and Irish companies alike will increasingly look to use the new generation of massive roll-on roll-off ferries for direct links with…09 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is reported today that Ministers are desperately looking for venues for Nightingale courts. Twenty-two magistrates courts were closed in Wales between 2010 and 2020, so will…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIt is now nearly four years since the EU referendum, and in those four years so much has changed. I will not go through all the Government’s gymnastics on this issue—I do not have…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: TransportFurther to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day), the Government are now urging people in England to use face coverings in…12 May 2020HANSARDCensusFirst, I want to congratulate those in Wales, including my Plaid Cymru colleagues, who have campaigned hard for the right of Welsh people to identify as Asian Welsh or black Welsh…06 May 2020HANSARDThe EconomyOn Friday, the Government announced support for ferry services between Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. The Holyhead-Dublin route was ignored. A great deal of…27 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsFurther to the questions posed by my right hon. Friend the leader of the SNP, irrespective of what other countries are doing, policy in this country is the Prime Minister’s…11 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Is the Secretary of State confident that the Government stance in the EU trade negotiations meets the needs of successful horticultural businesses such as Seiont Nurseries in…05 Mar 2020HANSARD VAT (Listed Properties)There is a particular issue where there is a high concentration of listed buildings in poor condition and low incomes. The market in general has a chilling effect on the provision…04 Mar 2020HANSARD VAT (Listed Properties)Does the hon. Gentleman agree that there was a missed opportunity in 2008, when the ECOFIN conference in Helsinki agreed that VAT could be reduced to 5% on labour-intensive…04 Mar 2020HANSARD VAT (Listed Properties)That particular dispensation was for labour-intensive industries and, at that time, certain countries reduced their VAT. For example, France reduced VAT on restaurant meals; Italy…04 Mar 2020HANSARD VAT (Listed Properties)Perhaps I can reinforce the hon. Member’s point by declaring an interest. When I bought my listed house some 20 years ago—very cheaply, I should say—it came with a name from my…04 Mar 2020HANSARDPIP Assessment Centre: Accessibility12. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the location of an accessible personal independence payment assessment centre for…26 Feb 2020