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HANSARDTopical QuestionsRegional mutual banks are key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises in the world’s most productive economies, including Germany and the USA. Will my right hon.…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesI agree with the hon. Gentleman on long-term productivity, but that is not what his motion says. It says “low growth”, which is absolutely inaccurate. Let us have some facts in…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesAs the hon. Member for Bradford West (Naz Shah) knows, I entirely agree with her about the need for an independent Northern Powerhouse Rail that goes through Bradford from Leeds…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesThe only detail that we seem to know about in Labour’s plans to reform business rates is a sixfold increase in the digital services tax. One thing we know about the digital…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for Businessesrose—11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesIf I were running a business in Scotland, I would want to know what the hon. Member is going to do in the future, because annual economic growth in Scotland between 2013 and…11 Jan 2022HANSARDUK Defence JobsMy right hon. Friend’s Department has announced that the Alanbrooke barracks in my constituency, which proudly hosts the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, will close in 2031. Can my…10 Jan 2022HANSARDBuilding SafetyI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, which ticks all the boxes needed to solve…10 Jan 2022HANSARDSecond Homes and Holiday Lets: Rural CommunitiesI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on having secured this important debate. He has mentioned that his local authority has brought forward some affordable housing—I cannot remember…06 Jan 2022HANSARDSecond Homes and Holiday Lets: Rural CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma, and I thank the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) for having secured this important debate. It…06 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe dualling of the A64 was first mooted in The Yorkshire Post in 1905, since when it has been promised and cancelled several times, despite being much needed. Its delivery would…16 Dec 2021HANSARDEast-west Rail Connections: North England18. What steps he is taking to help improve east-west rail connections in the north of England.16 Dec 2021HANSARDEast-west Rail Connections: North EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for that answer. The integrated rail plan contains many good things, but a significant improvement would be an improved direct connection between Bradford…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI welcome the fact that the Minister and the Chancellor are meeting those in the hospitality sector this afternoon. There is no doubt that they are suffering because of some of…16 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.16 Dec 2021HANSARD Greenwashing in FinanceI beg to move, That this House has considered tackling greenwashing in finance. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Post Office Historical Shortfall SchemeI thank the right hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. What he says is absolutely right, and the scheme almost entirely mirrors what we did with Lloyds bank. We asked the bank…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Post Office Historical Shortfall SchemeThe Minister makes a fair point, but so does the right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones). The scheme excludes those who took part in the group litigation. That is entirely…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Post Office Historical Shortfall SchemeIf the estimate is £300 million and there are 2,300 applications, that is £130,000 each. Lee Castleton got £28,000. The constituent of the right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr…14 Dec 2021