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HANSARDEngagementsWill my right hon. Friend confirm that our future immigration policy will welcome law-abiding citizens of other countries to our country, and that those who come to this country…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: NAO Report on Government ProcurementThe hon. Lady is making a very serious allegation when she talks about cronyism, implying corruption. On the basis that the NAO report found no evidence that Ministers were…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) BillI very much support the measures that the Minister is talking about. Why is the measure just for low-value goods? There will be other goods where a similar loophole applies, such…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)Every business person would ideally like to have seen the deal done and dusted some months before, but on the basis that the European Union made a commitment to an ambitious free…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)The right hon. Gentleman is making some very good points. He is clearly saying that the European Union is being difficult in these negotiations. Is he therefore surprised that…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)Of course, the European Union is negotiating in its interests and is obviously trying to protect its interests in that negotiation, but one thing the European Union has done much…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)Yes, I do. We all know that the best way of driving down prices and driving service for our consumers—our citizens—is through a free, competitive marketplace. Our job, wherever we…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)No, I do not. The UK Government have to take a number of matters into consideration. They have a collective position. Clearly, we cannot always get exactly what we want in terms…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)The hon. Member makes an interesting point about the late stage of these negotiations. Who is she blaming for that—the United Kingdom Government or the European Union negotiators?08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)I have heard quite a lot the argument that Scotland did not vote to leave the European Union, but that is not how the votes were added up. This was a national, United Kingdom…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)The hon. Member makes a fair point, but I would point him back to the political declaration, which sat alongside the withdrawal agreement, within which there were clear…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)From an identical position. This should have been an easy trade negotiation, but of course it is not, for the reasons that we know. Of course, there is politics behind this…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means)I add my comments to those of my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich West (Shaun Bailey), with his optimistic tone. I, too, am optimistic about the future; despite the fact…08 Dec 2020HANSARDFinancial Assistance to IndustryThe Minister is making a very strong case for the motion, but can she set out why some industries in other countries pay less than UK companies for energy? Why is that?07 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineIt is wonderful news on the vaccine—many congratulations to all involved, including the Secretary of State. He will concede that it will be some months before restrictions can be…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBounce Back Loan SchemeWhat recent estimate he has made of the number of loans provided through the bounce back loan scheme.01 Dec 2020HANSARDBounce Back Loan SchemeThe scheme has been a huge success, but according to research by the all-party parliamentary group on fair business banking and by Funding Xchange, about 250,000 businesses were…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareAssuming that the independent inquiry finds that somebody is culpable within the management, will the Minister set out what sanctions might be available to her or to the inquiry…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareThese are terribly tragic cases; sometimes they cannot be avoided, of course, but at times they are due to the performance of the trust and perhaps of the management of that…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I pay tribute to all the speakers today; they have spoken very movingly, particularly the hon. Member for…30 Nov 2020