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HANSARDBusiness of the HousePlease may we have a debate on the fast growth of the buy now, pay later sector, as highlighted this week by Martin Lewis in the Treasury Committee? These firms are targeting…10 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-produced Steel ProcurementWhat steps he is taking to increase the take-up of UK-produced steel in defence procurement.07 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-produced Steel ProcurementLast month, UK Steel criticised the opaque procurement processes involved in the defence sector. I know the Government will agree that UK steel is vital to our national interests.…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseNews from Tata Steel last month that it is looking to sell its Dutch operations is clearly causing uncertainty in the UK, particularly in steel communities in south Wales. That…03 Dec 2020HANSARDIneligibility for Covid-19 Financial SupportGiven that the Chancellor has accepted that the job retention scheme and the self-employment income support scheme need to be in place until March, does he think it is right that…01 Dec 2020HANSARDIneligibility for Covid-19 Financial SupportWhat representations he has received from organisations representing people who are ineligible for covid-19 financial support schemes; and if he will make a statement.01 Dec 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateI thank my right hon. Friend for giving way because it gives me an opportunity to speak on behalf of my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham, Deptford (Vicky Foxcroft), who is not…24 Nov 2020HANSARDElectoral CommissionMay I, too, say what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Eagle? I thank the Leader of the House for today’s motion on the re-appointment of the electoral…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyIt is a privilege to have time in this debate and to follow so many powerful speeches. It is a very important time to pay tribute to the men and women who served our country past…11 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HousePlease can we have an update on when the Government will respond to the review of access to benefits for the terminally ill? I know the Minister at the DWP has been receptive to…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMay I echo the frustration expressed by hon. Friends representing Welsh constituencies that the Prime Minister acted on furlough only when setting out England-wide action? As he…02 Nov 2020HANSARD Support for People and Businesses in Wales: Covid-19I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Islwyn (Chris Evans) on securing this debate and on the excellent speech he made. I apologise profusely for having to leave before the…21 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFood price increases due to harvests and Brexit, combined with cuts in support for those needing help in the pandemic, will hit the poorest families in our communities hardest. In…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial SupportWhat recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on financial support for people in Wales affected by the covid-19 outbreak.14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial SupportFor those who are able to access the Government’s new job support scheme—many are locked out or deemed by the Government to be in unviable jobs—a cut of a third of wages for the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFootball clubs such as Newport County AFC have, like many industries, been hard hit by the pandemic. They need to see the Premier League stick to its obligations to provide…12 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith Spina Bifida Awareness Week coming up, can the Secretary of State say when the Government will respond to the consultation on putting folic acid into flour? It is a move that…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe furlough scheme was obviously welcome, but, as the GMB has pointed out, those on lower pay who return to work after being furloughed and then fall ill may find that they are…01 Oct 2020HANSARDEmployment PracticesWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure that employers do not use unfair and discriminatory practices when selecting people for redundancy.29 Sept 2020HANSARDEmployment PracticesCitizens Advice research shows that one worker in six is facing redundancy and that parents and carers of those who have shielded are twice as likely to be made redundant. Will…29 Sept 2020