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HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationI thank the Financial Secretary for giving this statement and for advance sight of it. It is clear that he has drawn the short straw today—perhaps it is penance for his “no food,…29 Jan 2019HANSARDNew Business CreationThe news that Santander is to close 15 branches across Scotland will leave firms across the country without access to basic banking services. When did the Treasury become aware of…29 Jan 2019HANSARDFTSE 100 Company Pay RatiosI appreciate the Minister’s honesty. The problem is that when the middle-rate income tax threshold goes up, there are Conservatives who make the case that it will improve life for…23 Jan 2019HANSARDFTSE 100 Company Pay RatiosIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate, Mrs Moon, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Siobhain McDonagh) on having secured it. It is unfortunate that…23 Jan 2019HANSARDFTSE 100 Company Pay RatiosThe hon. Lady is making an incredibly powerful point. Does it annoy her as much as it annoys me that the Tories talk about hard-working families, but they do not mean hospital…23 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, Etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018Lastly, although the Minister has not said it, it appears to me that the issue might be with the Regulatory Policy Committee not getting through the impact assessments that are…22 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, Etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I am struck that in these Committees, the Government do an impact assessment for more than £5 million of costs to businesses, but not for under £5 million of costs to businesses.…22 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, Etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I am not the Scottish National party’s most regular contributor to this Committee, so I have some learning to do before I get to the level of knowledge that many people in this…22 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU5. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the UK leaving the EU.16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUWill the Secretary of State encourage the Prime Minister to extend article 50?16 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI think the UK Government are trying to say as little as possible about the economic analysis because they know that Brexit will damage the economy. I am specifically focusing on…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActSpecifically on e-commerce, the Government promised that in early 2019, the new online service for overseas businesses sending parcels to customers in the UK would be available.…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActIt is an honour to speak for the Scottish National party on the second-to-last day of our second meaningful vote debate. The SNP positions on Brexit and the Prime Minister’s deal…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActThings were a bit different in 1993 from how they are now. We have customs checks that are required to be done. We have these production lines, and the storage time is much…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI agree that it is absolutely vital. It is interesting that the Secretary of State was unable to give that answer. I have a named day question on this subject and am expecting a…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActIt is complete chaos. It is ridiculous that businesses are having to prepare for a no deal because the Government continue to hold it over us, which is why Members on both sides…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. People were told stories about unicorns and mermaids. They were told that there would be amazing economic largesse in the event of Brexit, and…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActMy hon. Friend must have read my mind, because I was just about to move on to medicines. The Nuffield Trust has said: “The longer term arrangements envisioned in the agreement and…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsHow much additional funding will the Department require in the 2019-20 financial year in the event of no deal, and has the Treasury approved that?10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI hope that the Leader of the House can advise me on how to get the Government to take action on this. People fleeing domestic violence face the most uncertain time in their…10 Jan 2019