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HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)The hon. Lady will know that we are discussing an SI related to geo-blocking, not gift cards, but I am happy to talk to her about gift cards and to make her aware when we decide…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I will give way to the hon. Gentleman.02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I beg to move, That the draft Geo-Blocking Regulation (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 14 March, be approved. The statutory instrument…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)We are debating a no-deal SI, and leaving the European Union means that the law is disapplied, so by leaving the European Union we are moving out of those protections.…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Community and Sub-Post OfficesI will not give way—I have only six minutes left. Government investment has also enabled the modernisation of over 7,500 branches, added more than 200,000 opening hours a week and…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Amazon and SMEsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cardiff West (Kevin Brennan) on securing this important debate and thank him…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Community and Sub-Post OfficesI congratulate the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands) on securing today’s important debate on community and sub-post offices. I am sorry that I do not…27 Mar 2019HANSARDYoung Entrepreneurs: Independent ReviewThe UK consistently ranks as one of the most entrepreneurial nations in the world, but there is more we can do to break down the barriers that stop some of our best and brightest…26 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft International Accounting Standards and European Public Limited-Liability Company (amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft International Accounting Standards and European Public Limited-Liability Company (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations…20 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft International Accounting Standards and European Public Limited-Liability Company (amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am sorry; I thought I had already outlined that to the hon. Gentleman. The Secretary of State has those powers, which will he will sub-delegate to the endorsement board. We are…20 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft International Accounting Standards and European Public Limited-Liability Company (amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his contribution. International financial reporting standards are a world-leading set of accounting standards, used by a large number of…20 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur business environment is among the best in the world. By reducing corporation tax and investing in skills, innovation and productivity-boosting schemes, we are supporting…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important point, but she knows we are doing a lot in this area to strengthen employment rights for people in the workplace. We have the good work plan, we…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for the work she has done with her constituents, the Post Office and the community to make sure that the post office in Newick is reopened. Post offices…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Lady knows after our meeting yesterday afternoon to discuss this issue, we are committed to delivering and maintaining the post office network, which did not happen…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman gives me an opportunity to talk about the fact that we already offer banking services in our post offices. As I outlined earlier, we are doing the most we can…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with my right hon. Friend that banks have a wider social responsibility. That is why I am committed to working with the Post Office to make sure that under the new banking…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady addresses a very important area that I am extremely concerned about. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is working closely with the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDSmall Business SupportWe are backing young entrepreneurs by launching an independent review, led by the Prince’s Trust, to understand how we can better support them to turn their business dreams into…19 Mar 2019HANSARDSmall Business SupportMy hon. Friend is right. High streets are changing, and the Government are committed to helping communities adapt. In the Budget, we set out our plan for high streets, with a £1.6…19 Mar 2019