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HANSARDGrouse ShootingIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate with you in the Chair, Ms McDonagh. I do not accept that we should ban driven grouse shooting, and nor do I accept that there is a wilful…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingI will conclude on this point. It is absolutely right that we should clamp down on any wildlife crime, including against birds of prey. Wild Justice was responsible for some…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: AustraliaI congratulate the Secretary of State on this significant achievement. She has also set an important precedent: as this deal was done from scratch, it potentially sets the basis…17 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumThe point I would like to make in this debate is that we should not fall into the trap of thinking this is all about money. There are factors behind success and achievement other…15 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumThat is what the hon. Member said, and I apologise, but I think it is important to look at the context, and I think the per capita figure is very relevant. The other point I would…15 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillThe hon. Gentleman does keep mentioning it. Just on the point about corporation tax, he seems to imply that somehow we are in favour of lower corporation tax, but he is aware that…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. When we talk about levelling up, we tend to think about things such as new railways or roads, or the dualling of carriageways such as the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillJust to clarify, the hon. Member says that freeports might be part of the solution—to levelling up, I guess—but does he therefore support freeports or does he agree with his…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?14 Jun 2021HANSARDTrade Agreements: SMEsWhat steps she is taking to ensure that trade agreements provide a level playing field for SMEs.10 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister’s excellent First Homes policy will allow tens of thousands of key workers and local first-time buyers to buy a home every year at a discount of up to 50% on…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) BillWill the Minister give way on that point?08 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) BillPowers are one thing, willingness is another. The FCA has shown a remarkable reluctance to hold people to account for incompetence or bad actors, as the Minister said. Will not…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Employment RightsI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As a former employer, I absolutely support the Government’s approach to strengthening…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Agricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsContrary to what the right hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) said, I am not a member of a right-wing think tank; I am the son of a farmer and I…27 May 2021HANSARDBusiness Rates Reduction ServicesI thank all hon. Members for their support in this debate. Everybody made very well thought through comments. I particularly thank the Minister. There is no doubt that this issue…26 May 2021HANSARDBusiness Rates Reduction ServicesI beg to move, That this House has considered regulation of business rates reduction services. It is an absolute pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I must…26 May 2021HANSARDBusiness Rates Reduction ServicesMay I associate myself with the hon. Gentleman’s words? Brian was a great man—a great man who did much work for many businesses that could not fight for themselves, in the battle…26 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The hon. Lady talked a number of times about home ownership but then implied that the…18 May 2021