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HANSARDHelping Young People into WorkWhat fiscal steps his Department is taking to help young people into work.27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe BAE Systems site at Warton in my constituency employs more than 6,000 people, serving as a source of high-skilled employment and playing a critical role in UK defence…15 Mar 2021HANSARDNew Free Trade AgreementsAs a proud Scot and one of the Prime Minister’s trade envoys, I was delighted by last week’s announcement that the Secretary of State and the Department for International Trade…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessWhat fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.09 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationGreetings from Lancashire, Mr Deputy Speaker. May I begin by welcoming the Budget delivered by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer last week? I also particularly…09 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessI just want to take this opportunity to thank the Chancellor for the way in which he has engaged with me and other Members representing coastal communities throughout the lifetime…09 Mar 2021HANSARDPost Covid-19 Economic Recovery: Climate ActionThe north-west, as you are well aware, Mr Speaker, is the heart of the UK nuclear industry, including Westinghouse nuclear fuels in my constituency. With the world increasingly…24 Feb 2021HANSARDPost Covid-19 Economic Recovery: Climate ActionWhat steps he is taking to help ensure that climate action contributes to the post covid-19 economic recovery.24 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement today and acknowledge the tremendous leadership that he has shown in driving forward the vaccine programme. As my right hon. Friend is…22 Feb 2021HANSARDGeographic Inequality of OpportunityCoastal communities such as Lytham St Annes are home to substantial tourism and hospitality sectors. Those sectors have traditionally employed large numbers of women, but they…10 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is growing concern that an increasing number of women are becoming victims of online gambling addiction, with the resulting financial and mental health issues. What steps…10 Feb 2021HANSARD Building SafetyI thank my right hon. Friend for making this significant intervention, but will he assure me that the industry responsible, which includes some of the wealthiest individuals and…10 Feb 2021HANSARDGeographic Inequality of OpportunityWhat steps she is taking to tackle geographic inequality of opportunity.10 Feb 2021HANSARDDelivery of Transport Infrastructure ProjectsWhat steps his Department is taking to accelerate the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.28 Jan 2021HANSARDDelivery of Transport Infrastructure ProjectsI am delighted that the progress on my bid for the restoring your railway fund means that feasibility studies at Ansdell station are soon to begin, bringing the doubling of…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Trade BillIt is a great privilege to be called in this debate. I spoke on Second Reading, but today I am speaking in opposition to the Lords amendments. Before I say anything else, I should…19 Jan 2021HANSARDFree Trade AgreementsI am delighted to have recently joined the parliamentary export programme, which is a DIT-led initiative that focuses on promoting international trade. Fylde, just like Chorley,…14 Jan 2021HANSARDFree Trade AgreementsWhat steps her Department has taken to help ensure that businesses in the north-west can benefit from future free trade agreements.14 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateI welcome the continuation of the unprecedented support provided by the Chancellor throughout this crisis. While looking forward to economic bounce back, may I call on my right…11 Jan 2021HANSARDRegeneration: Towns and CitiesI am delighted that high streets across the north-west will benefit from the future high street fund, including Kirkham in my constituency. However, seaside resorts such as St…11 Jan 2021