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HANSARDGreen Industrial RevolutionThe Prime Minister has today set out a 10-point plan to drive a green industrial revolution in the UK—an innovative and ambitious programme of job creation that will support…18 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI will go on to the detail of that particular issue, but as the right hon. Gentleman identified, the Bill looks at assets and intellectual property. On the point that he raised…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy hon. Friend raises a point that I know he has raised with my fellow Ministers, and other colleagues will raise a similar point. He talks about modern slavery. He knows that the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. We are giving certainty, and we expect that most call-in decisions will be decided upon within 30 days. I said that we expect that…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI know that my hon. Friend cares very deeply about this issue and, indeed, she and I have had discussions about it. I would say to her that the Bill is agnostic as to the domicile…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. He has taken a great deal of interest in this legislation, and we have spoken about such matters. As I said earlier, the whole point…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillThis Bill applies to any transaction that relates to an asset or entity in the United Kingdom. If that were the case, of course it would apply.17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Our country has always been a beacon for inward investment and a champion of free trade. We recognise and celebrate the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillI will move on, if that is all right with the hon. Gentleman. These powers are narrowly defined and will be exclusively used on national security grounds. The Government will not…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy hon. Friend raises an important point. As he will know, and I am sure appreciate, I am not going to be able to set out every single test that we will apply when it comes to a…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy hon. Friend raises an incredibly important point. Of course, self-referral, as he refers to it, is possible. In fact, if any company has particular concerns as to transactions…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy hon. Friend speaks with a great deal of interest and experience in investments. This Bill focuses on national security, and we have been clear that we will define the sectors…17 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill and White PaperI am today introducing the National Security and Investment Bill to update the Government’s investment screening powers and strike the right balance between maintaining an open…11 Nov 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19The Government have so far provided £13.2 billion of support to self-employed people through the self-employment income support scheme, and that support continues. The UK’s…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19As the hon. Lady will know, the self-employment scheme has been targeted at those who derive the majority of their income from self-employment. I hope she will welcome an…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19One feature of the pandemic has been that we have indeed reviewed the support and provided further support where it is needed. As I said, we have extended the self-employment…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19The hon. Gentleman knows me quite well and I think he will understand, at least in private, that I do very much care, as does every Member of this House. He talks about those who…10 Nov 2020HANSARDManufacturing SectorI want to thank those in the manufacturing sector for the brilliant work they are doing to support the economy and keep it going. Despite the national restrictions, the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDManufacturing SectorI know that my hon. Friend works closely with her three local chambers of commerce in Hailsham, Crowborough and Uckfield. On planning for transition, whatever our future trading…10 Nov 2020HANSARDManufacturing SectorMy hon. Friend is a great champion of workers in her constituency, and she and I have met to discuss these issues. She will know that the Government are supporting the aerospace…10 Nov 2020