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HANSARD FlybmiIf I was the chief executive of a recently failed business, I would probably blame Brexit, too, but the reality is that Ryanair warned only last month of significant overcapacity…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsRock2Recovery provides mental health support to service personnel from those who have already served. Does the Minister agree that they can play an important part in solving…18 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Financial Services)It is a pleasure to be called in this important debate. I must say that I am at a bit of a loss as to why the hon. Member for Oxford East (Anneliese Dodds) has such an issue with…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses17. What recent steps he has taken to support small businesses.12 Feb 2019HANSARDSmall BusinessesSadly, HBOS managers were found guilty of defrauding their own small business customers, yet the Financial Reporting Council has steadfastly refused to seriously consider…12 Feb 2019HANSARDMissing Persons GuardianshipIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Enfield, Southgate (Bambos Charalambous) on securing this debate and keeping up…12 Feb 2019HANSARDMissing Persons GuardianshipI promoted the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017, and in my experience the financial services are keen on its provisions. They wish to help and to take a different approach…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: UK Steel SectorDoes my right hon. Friend agree that our future trade policies must protect UK businesses, including in the steel sector, against unfair competition from abroad? It cannot be…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government Financerose —05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceWill the hon. Gentleman give way?05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe hon. Gentleman talks about the revenue support grant. How can it be right that a person in London gets £437 per year allocated to them from the central Government grant, a…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe hon. Gentleman is right about the financial crisis, but does he agree that Labour balanced the books in only 10 of its 13 years in power and ran up a collective deficit of…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s remarks. This is of course the fourth year of a longer term framework for local government…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceCan it be right that prior to the new fairer funding formula central Government grants for inner London were £437 per person per year, whereas the grants for county areas were…05 Feb 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeI am grateful to my hon. Friend for all his hard work and persistence on the issue over many years. A number of my constituents, like his, have been affected by the scandal, but…31 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PrioritiesIf we find ourselves in the backstop, the withdrawal agreement allows the EU to make the decision whether our trade arrangements avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland. Would a…31 Jan 2019HANSARDEconomic Growth: YorkshireDoes my hon. Friend agree that well-run city regions are the key drivers of productivity and prosperity and that Yorkshire’s economy is best served by devolution to the city…29 Jan 2019HANSARDHousing Ladder: Young PeopleIf you are ever thinking of moving, Mr Speaker, do let me know. Councils across North Yorkshire, such as Richmondshire and Hambleton, are delivering more affordable housing to…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTenant Fees BillIs my hon. Friend aware of anywhere in the world, and certainly any part of the United Kingdom, where deposits are capped at three weeks’ rent? Indeed, as she knows, the cap in…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTenant Fees BillDoes the hon. Lady think that good tenants who comply should subsidise poor tenants who do not comply?23 Jan 2019