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HANSARDPublic Service ChangesMy hon. Friend is absolutely spot on. One of the things that we need to do is to transform the way in which we use data in the public sector in order to best deliver for all…01 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady makes an important point. The important thing to say is that, when it comes to the delivery of all public services, what is right is what works. We need to ensure…01 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question and I wish him a happy birthday. I also take the opportunity, while at the Dispatch Box, to wish my right hon. Friend the…01 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy, and in Carshalton and Wallington there are a number of SMEs,…01 Oct 2020HANSARDPolicy on International Law: Strength of the UnionFirst, I apologise to the hon. Gentleman for any delay in answering his written questions. I will take that up with the team in the Cabinet Office. Of course, Government do…01 Oct 2020HANSARDPublic Service ChangesSince the Ditchley lecture, I have been working closely with our colleagues in the civil service to ensure that the Government can deliver our ambitious agenda for this country.…01 Oct 2020HANSARDTransition Period: VisasWe want to see visa-free arrangements for tourists and short-term business visitors as part of our future relationship with the European Union. Temporary entry for business…01 Oct 2020HANSARDFuture UK-EU RelationshipI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that question. If I may gently correct him, we do put the interests of the automotive sector front and centre. When it comes to…01 Oct 2020HANSARDFuture UK-EU RelationshipI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that question, as a former Treasury Minister and a very effective advocate for one of the most successful parts of our economy. The…01 Oct 2020HANSARDFuture UK-EU RelationshipMy hon. Friend raises a very important question that is of concern to constituents across the United Kingdom. We are actively looking at the steps we can take after we leave the…01 Oct 2020HANSARDFuture UK-EU RelationshipThis week the ninth round of negotiations with the European Union is taking place. Since the last round of negotiations, as set out in the terms of reference, UK negotiators have…01 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Discussions with Devolved AdministrationsNo. My right hon. Friend is absolutely right, as a distinguished Territorial Army officer as well as a very successful former Defence Minister. Yes, our aim is to flatten the…01 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Discussions with Devolved AdministrationsWe and the devolved Administrations recently published a joint statement showing our commitment to work together to protect the health of our citizens, to protect our communities,…01 Oct 2020HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Joint Committee MeetingThe withdrawal agreement Joint Committee met on 28 September 2020 in Brussels, with delegations attending in person and by video conference. The meeting was co-chaired by the…29 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodMy hon. Friend is right. We want to help and support business. That is why we have provided the funding that we have. One reason for publishing the reasonable worst-case scenario…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodYes. My hon. Friend is a brilliant advocate for the people of Consett and the whole of his constituency. There will not be an extension.23 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodThey have been developed. They are in operation now. We are refining with business exactly how they should operate for businesses’ benefit.23 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodWith permission, I would like to make a statement on preparations for the end of the transition period. There are now just 100 days to go until the United Kingdom leaves the…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her questions. She makes the point that there have been three Prime Ministers and four years since the referendum and alleges that there have…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that issue. It is because of the EU’s mishandling of the Airbus project that the US imposed tariffs on malt whisky that did not…23 Sept 2020