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HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate to the House. It is important for my constituents in Ansty, where about a third of the workforce are in danger of losing their…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: African UnionWhat discussions she has had with representatives of the member states of the African Union to help support the response to the covid-19 pandemic in Africa.10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: African UnionThe pandemic has shown us the vulnerability of not only the health systems in African countries, but their economies. The African Union has warned that nearly 20 million jobs may…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)The Minister is about to talk about the financial support that the Government are providing to the sector, but he has also spoken about the catastrophic fall in demand for both…10 Jun 2020HANSARDPrisoner Rehabilitation and EducationThere are some great examples of rehabilitation programmes. One is at HMP Onley, where the charity Futures Unlocked and Rugby rotary club are collecting unwanted bicycles left at…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresMany businesses, especially those engaged in manufacturing, have a need to get a key worker on site quickly. That could be a UK employee returning from holiday not able to work…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy hon. Friend makes a good point, and we must provide every support to business owners and directors at this challenging time, to allow them to make decisions that will enable…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillThat is a good point, and I hope that the Minister will consider that, because in many cases a contract has been entered into on the basis of a certain volume of business. Many…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that part of the problem is the 30-day, 60-day, 90-day culture that has arisen in trading between companies? It is much easier now for companies to get…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock) and his passionate response to the issues facing the steel industry, and also to hear the maiden speech…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillSmall businesses often find themselves dictated to by larger organisations, and the last thing we want is for small businesses to be put at a disadvantage by being compelled to…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsWhat fiscal steps he is taking to support local authorities during the covid-19 outbreak.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsDistrict councils are the level of local government closest to residents, and I know that they very much appreciated the support that the Government have provided, but responding…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DWP UpdateRugby Jobcentre Plus was one of the first to go to full-service universal credit, and the staff there have been providing support to their colleagues in other offices, which is…04 May 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateBusinesses in the hospitality sector will appreciate the relief the Chancellor has given on business rates and the cash grants, but can I raise the question of suppliers to the…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]On the subject of specific sports, the Minister will share my pleasure that seven-a-side rugby is a fundamental part of the Commonwealth games, with games being played at the…09 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseContinuing with the issue of reducing crime, Warwickshire police, under the guidance of the Conservative police and crime commissioner, Philip Seccombe, has been successful in a…05 Mar 2020HANSARD FlybeFlybe is regrettably the second failure of a UK-based business in this sector in just six months. What parallels does my hon. Friend see with the collapse of Thomas Cook last…05 Mar 2020HANSARDUK Export Finance: CoalThe move to generate electricity from sources other than coal is very welcome, but some manufacturing processes will still require a supply of coal. Does the Minister agree that…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Environment BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Halifax (Holly Lynch), who told us about the situation that her constituents are facing. It has also been a pleasure to listen to…26 Feb 2020