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HANSARDDistrict Council FinancesThe debate has focused mostly on finance and funding, but it has been a valuable opportunity to consider the important role that district councils play in communities, and the…01 May 2019HANSARDDistrict Council FinancesThere is a role for central Government, but those are local, devolved matters for district councils. One of the good things about district councils is that, because they are close…01 May 2019HANSARDSustainable PackagingDoes the Minister recognise the contribution of the UK packaging manufacturing industry, which has annual sales of £12 billion, employs 85,000 people and makes up 3% of the UK…30 Apr 2019HANSARDGovernment Subcontractors and Suppliers: PaymentI welcome what the Minister has just said, but a significant proportion of Government procurement is on construction projects, where there are often poor payment practices, such…24 Apr 2019HANSARDGovernment Subcontractors and Suppliers: Payment1. What steps he is taking to ensure that all Government suppliers and subcontractors are paid on time.24 Apr 2019HANSARD Plastics RecyclingI declare an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the packaging manufacturing industry. We have already spoken about manufacturing. Manufacturers take an…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilBusinesses have been increasing their stocks of raw materials, components and finished goods, in order to avoid the damaging disruption of a no-deal departure from the EU. In the…11 Apr 2019HANSARDRwandan Genocide: Alleged PerpetratorsAnybody visiting Rwanda will recognise a spirit of reconciliation and a real desire to move on from the absolutely horrific events of 1994. That is backed up by a sense of…09 Apr 2019HANSARDHomes for Social RentThe Minister will agree that every opportunity should be taken to increase the stock of social houses for rent, so will he acknowledge the great work of Rugby Borough Council,…08 Apr 2019HANSARDGender Pay GapThe Select Committee on Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy looked at the gender pay gap immediately after the first round of reporting last year and drew attention to the…04 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThere is a sense of anticipation in Rugby because the finalists of the “Pride of Rugby” awards, run superbly by our local radio station, Rugby FM, have been announced. They…04 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionMy hon. Friend says this is a bad deal. Why does he think that, at a time when business investment is at its lowest, all manufacturing industries believe this is a good deal that…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWill my hon. Friend give way?29 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAs a west midlands MP, I have been delighted by the resurgence of the UK automotive industry in recent years, but I was concerned to read this morning the report from the Society…28 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn our spend on defence, it is important that our armed forces get the best, and in respect of naval propulsion systems that means the low-vibration motors produced by GE Energy…25 Mar 2019HANSARDCarbon EmissionsThe Minister is rightly encouraging the use of electric vehicles, but, as she will appreciate, in the commercial sector there is, on occasion, inadequate supply in the grid. Will…19 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister has rightly made it a priority to deliver more homes, so will she welcome the great work of pro-growth Rugby Borough Council? It is currently providing new…13 Mar 2019HANSARDSingle-use Plastic Waste8. What fiscal steps he is taking to help reduce the amount of single-use plastic waste in the environment.05 Mar 2019HANSARDSingle-use Plastic WasteI hear what the Chancellor is saying, but in setting policy will he recognise the positive role that plastic packaging plays in reducing cost to consumers by protecting goods in…05 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionYesterday, I was contacted by an engineer working for a laser manufacturer in Rugby involved in highly competitive export markets. As 29 March gets closer, he is very concerned…26 Feb 2019