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HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthOn the matter of making Brexit work, there is a concern that the United Kingdom now mirrors the United States with its labour shortages, rather than mirroring the right to work…18 May 2022HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthOn open trade, will the Minister give us some clarification on “friendly nations”? Does that include India shipping cheap Indian whisky to the UK?18 May 2022HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthOn business opportunities, specifically for small and medium-sized business, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research basically is pouring cold water on the…18 May 2022HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthI do not want to labour the point, but when it comes to freedom of movement, if people want to make Brexit work, perhaps the easiest way is to make the Northern Ireland protocol…18 May 2022HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthCheap.18 May 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI wish every Sikh on these islands a happy Vaisakhi, and I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Ross, Skye and Lochaber (Ian Blackford) on securing the urgent…26 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker) talks of contrition. Does my right hon. Friend think that, when the Conservative party attacks the very foundations of the Church of…21 Apr 2022HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasThe Prime Minister has said: “As we face threats to our peace and prosperity from autocratic states, it is vital that democracies and friends stick together.” Does the Minister…20 Apr 2022HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. Does he agree that, with the Prime Minister leaving to go to the Republic of India, it would be a good time for the…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateLet me first wish the Prime Minister good luck in their trip to India, where I am sure they will raise the ongoing arbitrary detention of Jagtar Singh Johal with Prime Minister…19 Apr 2022HANSARDFuture Soldier ProgrammeI wonder if the Minister could advise the House on how extensively the Department is consulting through the ranks on the programme. Specifically, are serving personnel able to…28 Mar 2022HANSARDWar Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme PaymentsIt is good to follow the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders). Perhaps there will be a certain type of reply to his final question, because I asked the…28 Mar 2022HANSARDWar Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme PaymentsIt was 2021, yes. The hon. Gentleman had to do that online, and I congratulate him on that. A range of issues similar to those faced by Garry, the constituent of my hon. Friend…28 Mar 2022HANSARDSupporting Disabled People into WorkI am sure the Minister would agree that an important part of preventing the disability employment gap from widening further is the provision of assistive technology for disabled…21 Mar 2022HANSARDSupporting Disabled People into Work8. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that disabled people are supported in work.21 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.17 Mar 2022HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Earlier this morning, a Minister was asked to come to the House to answer an urgent question tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for…17 Mar 2022HANSARDIrish Diaspora in BritainI am grateful to be called, Leas-Cheann Comhairle—Madam Deputy Speaker—and I am grateful to the hon. Member for Rochdale (Tony Lloyd) for not only securing the debate but stealing…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is regarding the urgent question this morning.17 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is about previous business, Mr Speaker.17 Mar 2022