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HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that this Government have set forward our ambition to deliver a UK shared prosperity fund that creates wealth, growth and jobs in all parts of…11 Jun 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe Prime Minister recently appointed me as a joint Minister in this Department and in my existing role in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. That shows…11 Jun 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundI will not, sorry—there have been many interventions. That is why, looking to the future, in our 2017 general election manifesto, my party—the Conservative party—said we would…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I start in the traditional way by congratulating the hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on an excellent…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundNor was that what I said.14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundI will be brief, as I know many others want to speak. Will the hon. Gentleman expand on that? Many of the areas he listed as the biggest beneficiaries of European structural funds…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundI will let the hon. Gentleman advise me about the best place to stay.14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundWe will have to look at how much new money the Scottish Government have committed. Since we have talked repeatedly about devolution, particularly from a Scottish viewpoint, I note…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundAs the hon. Gentleman knows and I was just about to say, the quantum of the UK shared prosperity fund will be determined as part of the comprehensive spending review. That is the…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundIf Members give me the opportunity to say when, I may try to provide an answer. One of the points we heard was that we must respect the devolution settlement across our United…14 May 2019HANSARD Shared Prosperity FundI am not able to give that commitment today, because we are going to have an active consultation.14 May 2019HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) BillI am sure that those at the Moody Cow will be delighted not just with more frequent revaluations, but with when they can move on to the digitalisation of business rates, which we…13 May 2019HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that helpful intervention. From speaking to business groups—I regularly consult with the Government’s Future High Streets Forum, and the Department for…13 May 2019HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) BillWhat a privilege it is to have this opportunity to close the debate today. I wish that it had been better attended, but it is great to have had a contribution from my right hon.…13 May 2019HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) BillThe hon. Lady says we should talk about that to enable us to have a full discussion here today. This might be slightly beyond the scope of today’s debate, but perhaps she will set…13 May 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKI read out the direct quote from the Prime Minister expressing regret in relation to that. Any further change in the Government’s official position would be a matter for the…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKFantastic—I accept that invitation. I am sure my hon. Friend will also take that opportunity to lobby me on his high street competition bid, but I happily accept his invitation. I…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKI hope I can give the hon. Gentleman that reassurance. The Government are fully behind the proposals for the war memorial. If there is more we can do to assist, we will certainly…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Sir Edward. Being in the House of Commons, more often than not I am really proud of our role as advocates for our…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKThe right hon. Gentleman would not expect me to prejudge what the Prime Minister may or may not say at that Vaisakhi celebration; I do not have any information about what is…30 Apr 2019