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HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessThe advice is clear: one should get the booster as quickly as possible—I did so on Saturday—take lateral flow tests and act responsibly. On Monday, I shall take my Salisbury team…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessAs I mentioned, there is outstanding support from the local additional restrictions grant, which local authorities have available. I would be happy to hear from the hon. Lady…16 Dec 2021HANSARDOverseas Framework ConsultationThe Chancellor’s Mansion House speech and accompanying document—"A new chapter for financial services”—set out the Government’s vision for an open, green and technologically…15 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesI mentioned the response we are considering when I talked about the hon. Member for Harrow West and LV=. The reason I am waxing lyrical is that we have genuinely put in place…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Greenwashing in FinanceI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I shall come in a few moments to address the details of the reporting requirements, the mechanisms for enforcing them and their…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Greenwashing in FinanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) on leading this debate, even if he…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Dame Angela. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker) for calling today’s debate. As we have heard, he is a…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesAbsolutely. I sincerely look forward to that and we will engage with the substance of the information. In my role as Economic Secretary, I would like to focus on the role of…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesI am extremely grateful for the prompt; one of my kind officials passed me a note on this matter and reminded me that there has been progress in this area. We saw some changes in…14 Dec 2021HANSARDFinancial Services: UK EconomyIt is a great pleasure to respond to the debate on behalf of the Government. It has been an extremely well-informed debate, and I have enjoyed listening to all the contributions.…09 Dec 2021HANSARDFinancial Services: UK Economyindicated assent .09 Dec 2021HANSARDInflation: Living StandardsI welcome the hon. Lady to the Front Bench. I draw her attention to the answer that I just gave concerning the number of interventions that the Government have made, including the…07 Dec 2021HANSARDInflation: Living StandardsI do not agree with my hon. Friend’s characterisation of the causal relationship, but I recognise that the Bank of England continues to be responsible for monetary policy. My hon.…07 Dec 2021HANSARDInflation: Living StandardsThe Government very much recognise the challenge that people are facing, which is why we have introduced a range of interventions, including: the warm home discount; the household…07 Dec 2021HANSARDInflation: Living StandardsThe Government recognise that inflation is rising, and are closely monitoring the situation. The Bank of England is responsible for keeping inflation at its 2% target. As my…07 Dec 2021HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19 Support SchemesThe Government have worked with the Financial Conduct Authority and we will continue to work with it and with credit agencies to ensure that those payment holidays have no impact…07 Dec 2021HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19 Support SchemesPrevious receipt of covid-19 support should not, in and of itself be a barrier to credit provided that the applicant meets the lender eligibility criteria. It remains important…07 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Gentleman knows, we have had considerable engagement on this subject. This is a matter for the Financial Conduct Authority, and we have discussed it. Obviously,…07 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government remain absolutely committed to protecting this country from illicit finance. We have been a leader in the global community, making this place the safest place to do…07 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Solvency 2 (Group Supervision) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I very much appreciate the comments of the Opposition Front-Bench spokesperson and I welcome her to her place this afternoon. I will try to address three or four points that she…07 Dec 2021