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HANSARDLeaving the EU: ScotlandThat is the legal default, but as my hon. Friend will know, the Government hope, even at this late hour, to persuade him of the merits of passing the deal in the week of 3 June.21 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ScotlandThe result of the referendum was clear in 2016 across the United Kingdom, and we need to get on and deliver it.21 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ScotlandI will tell the hon. Lady what is causing great concern and instability in the sector that I am responsible for—life insurance and the pensions industry, which is thriving in…21 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ScotlandClearly, the best way of avoiding a no-deal Brexit is to look favourably on what the Prime Minister brings back to the House of Commons in the week commencing 3 June.21 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ScotlandThe Government published a detailed set of economic analyses on the long-term impacts of EU exit on the UK economy—its sectors, nations and regions, and the public…21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyWhat is important is that this Government continue to focus on creating jobs, and allowing families to experience the value of such a job and receiving more money in their…21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyI listen to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which is forecasting sustained real-wage growth for every one of the next five years. The latest statistics capture household…21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyConversations are going on among Treasury Ministers. The Chief Secretary has heard that representation, and announcements will be made in the autumn Budget.21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyIt is well known that Andy Street has done a phenomenal amount to invest in the right sort of infrastructure and transform the life chances of many people across his region, and…21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyNo, I do not. I do recognise the diverse needs across this country. When I served with the hon. Lady on the all-party parliamentary group on hunger and food poverty and visited…21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyThe Government take child poverty extremely seriously and are committed to ensuring that all children have the best life chances. The Government believe that moving into work and…21 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyWe spend £95 billion on working-age benefits, hardship payments, benefit advances and budgeting loans. Obviously all matters are under review in the context of spending decisions,…21 May 2019HANSARDFinancial Exclusion: Access to CashI am always sympathetic and listen carefully to credit union chief executives and their experiences. I have been in the Treasury for 16 months, and rarely does a week pass without…21 May 2019HANSARDContingent Liability NotificationI can today confirm that I have laid a Treasury Minute, informing the House of the contingent liability that HM Treasury has assumed in relation to the transfer of sponsorship of…09 May 2019HANSARDBilateral Loan for IrelandI would like to update Parliament on the loan to Ireland. In December 2010, the UK agreed to provide a bilateral loan of £3.2 billion as part of a €67.5 billion international…24 Apr 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism Asset Freezing Regime: 1 October to 31 December 2018Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (TAFA 2010), the Treasury is required to prepare a quarterly report regarding its exercise of the powers conferred on it by part 1…11 Apr 2019HANSARDMinisterial Equivalence and Exemption Directions in Financial Services: EU and EEAThe Equivalence Determinations for Financial Services and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/541), includes a power for Ministers, for…11 Apr 2019HANSARDBritish Steel Pension Scheme: TransfersI am happy to respond to that intervention by saying that it is absolutely imperative that the FCA works with all bodies to hold those individuals to account and to take the…10 Apr 2019HANSARDBritish Steel Pension Scheme: TransfersI have been trying to find the note that one of my officials kindly sent me on the quantum of insurance. My understanding is that FCA-authorised and regulated firms must have…10 Apr 2019HANSARDBritish Steel Pension Scheme: TransfersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Mr Howarth. I thank the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent (Nick Smith) for securing this important debate. I know he…10 Apr 2019