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HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryWill the Secretary of State give way?30 Oct 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Workers’ RightsThe Prime Minister championed the London living wage and a much higher national living wage. Does that not demonstrate his commitment to increased workers’ rights?29 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Health Secretary agree with the joint report produced by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and the Health and Social Care Committee that the best…29 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement and decisive action on this matter. Coverage in rural areas is very dependent on the roll-out of the emergency services network,…28 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyMy focus in this speech is SMEs, and I will stick to that, but my hon. Friend raises an interesting point. If we are to have a fair and level playing field, we must ensure that…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyNeil Woodford.24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyI listened carefully to the speeches made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. The shadow Chancellor said that there is too much…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThe A64, which runs through my constituency and the constituency of my right hon. Friend the Member for Scarborough and Whitby (Mr Goodwill), is desperately in need of dualling.…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainIt is quite understandable that hon. Members who represent Northern Ireland raise concerns about this issue, but is not the key point that these arrangements will be superseded by…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTransport Infrastructure17. What steps he is taking to ensure that all regions have sufficient transport infrastructure to support economic growth.24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyOne of the worst effects of the banking crisis was the impact that it had on many thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises in this country, who lost their livelihoods and…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyWill the hon. Gentleman give way?24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Economyrose—24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyThe right hon. Gentleman pointed to the fact that it was this Government who bailed out the banks when, actually, the Asset Protection Agency was set up by the Labour Government.24 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. This is my first ever point of order in the House for four years and what better occasion to use it than to thank my colleagues in this…23 Oct 2019HANSARDPhotovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems: VATEven given the VAT situation, solar and wind, together with battery storage on commercial buildings, are pretty much viable without public subsidy. Is not now the right time for a…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillCan I beseech the right hon. Gentleman to give way?22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOn workers’ rights, the EU requires employers to offer 14 weeks of maternity pay. In the UK, we offer 39 weeks of maternity pay. If we wanted to reduce workers’ rights, why would…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose —22 Oct 2019