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HANSARD Border Carbon Adjustment Tariffs and DecarbonisationThe Minister has repeatedly said that the best way to proceed is by multilateral agreement, and I absolutely agree. It is wonderful that we have COP26 coming up next year, and it…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Border Carbon Adjustment Tariffs and DecarbonisationThe hon. Gentleman is entirely right. That is one of the great benefits of a border adjustment: it allows us to raise domestic costs without being unfairly undercut by…16 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020 Additional FundingWhat the CPS plans to deliver with the additional funding announced in the spending review 2020.10 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020 Additional FundingThe Government should be commended for bringing down the number of outstanding Crown court cases, prior to covid, to a 10-year low, but of course the social distancing…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) BillThis time yesterday we, frankly, would all have celebrated seeing what is in this Bill; today, I want to celebrate what is not in it. It is great that we do not have to consider…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)The Government are making an important point in this Bill in starting to look at online retailers facilitating the sale and that is making a difference, particularly with…08 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodIs my right hon. Friend aware of the strength of solid support from the Conservative Benches for the Government’s negotiating position? Does she agree that a deal can be done,…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanAs well as wanting to be custodians of the land, people farm because they want to produce food. While I warmly welcome the thrust of the plan, will my right hon. Friend confirm…30 Nov 2020HANSARDClimate Change Assembly UK: The Path to Net ZeroAs a member of one of the six commissioning Select Committees, I have followed the work of the Climate Assembly with considerable interest, but I have to confess that my initial…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Official Development AssistanceOne of the most shocking parts of the Chancellor’s statement yesterday was the news that we will borrow £396 billion this year alone, with a further £369 billion to come by 2023.…26 Nov 2020HANSARDNon-covid-19 Healthcare TreatmentOne adverse consequence of the first lockdown was that many people failed to seek treatment because they were afraid of the virus, but due to good planning and hard work, the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNon-covid-19 Healthcare TreatmentWhat steps his Department is taking to support the provision of non-covid-19 healthcare treatment.17 Nov 2020HANSARDTown RegenerationGiven that the likely response to covid will mean that office space is needed much less in the future, and that that is likely to be a long-term trend, does my right hon. Friend…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTown Regeneration. What steps he is taking to support regeneration in towns.16 Nov 2020HANSARD Offshore Wind Transmission ConnectionsMy hon. Friend has already made mention of the beautiful village of Cawston in my constituency and the neighbouring village of Oulton. Does he agree that when we look at the…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeIt would be an unwise legislator who had not learned from the financial crisis of 2008-09. It would require regulation and careful oversight by the Bank of England, I suggest, but…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeI draw the attention of the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests—in particular, my significant shareholding in a business that has received a CBIL. We…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Offshore Wind Transmission ConnectionsMy right hon. Friend referred to the review undertaken by National Grid ESO. When considering the cost-benefit analysis of the integrated design compared with the…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Offshore Wind Transmission ConnectionsI am so sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker. In my hon. Friend’s discussions with members of the offshore industry, has he formed a view that they are keen to adopt the new system? If so,…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Offshore Wind Transmission ConnectionsIn your discussions—05 Nov 2020