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HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite being the gateway to most financial services in the City, I suggest that the London stock exchange is ailing, with CRH and Arm being the latest canaries in the coalmine.…20 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.20 Jun 2023HANSARDLeaving the EU: Economic ImpactDoes the Minister agree that, despite “Project Fear” forecasts, we have record employment, very low unemployment, good inward investment and trade deals in abundance? Perhaps the…20 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonI rise as one who, if there is to be a vote on this motion tonight, will vote in support of the Committee of Privileges, but let me share with the House my sincere hope that there…19 Jun 2023HANSARDCancer Waiting Times and OutcomesWhat assurance can the Secretary of State give that both the letter and the spirit of section 5 of the Health and Care Act 2022 will be embraced to encourage the NHS to improve…06 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillDoes the Solicitor General believe the Government’s approach is not only sound but robust in ensuring that we examine each piece of EU legislation before discarding it? Secondly,…24 May 2023HANSARD Afghan Resettlement UpdateI again commend the Prime Minister for his recent direct intervention to break the ACRS logjam by allowing British Council contractors and others to continue applications in the…28 Mar 2023HANSARDInvestment in Northern IrelandDoes my hon. Friend agree that in restoring the balance of the Belfast agreement the best approach is to pass the Windsor framework today in this place, and that we have to be…22 Mar 2023HANSARD Northern IrelandAs someone who served in the Province during the troubles and saw at first hand the pain and anger endured by all communities, may I ask whether my right hon. Friend agrees that…22 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationIs that not reflected in our unemployment rates, which are almost half the EU average?21 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI refer Members to my declarations in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I very much support this Budget, which has many commendable aspects: the expansion of free…21 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWe should also remember that no Labour Government have left office without unemployment being higher than when they came to power. Does my right hon. Friend accept that small and…21 Mar 2023HANSARDUK Military CapabilityWhile I am conscious that my right hon. Friend has accepted the conclusions of last year’s 1922 defence committee report in drafting his Command Paper, I am also conscious of the…13 Mar 2023HANSARDUK Military Capability1. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s (a) number of military personnel and (b) range of military capabilities.13 Mar 2023HANSARDIntegrated Review RefreshMany aspects of this statement are welcome, including the increases in our hard power and soft power capabilities, but does the Foreign Secretary accept that one-off increases are…13 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2023I say this in the spirit in which the hon. Gentleman made his point: he needs to see the bigger picture. It is quite interesting that there is almost a balance between the number…06 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2023I will not keep the Committee for long. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Minister, not only on the work that he is doing in his Department but on his part—and the Government’s—in…06 Mar 2023HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme: Pathway 3I will reflect carefully on that point, but I am not even getting any assurances privately about the numbers. It is all very well to quote big numbers, but— I am chair of the…19 Jan 2023HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme: Pathway 3Clarity is required here. Will the Minister answer some straightforward questions about the 200 British Council contractors who have initially been told that they are eligible…19 Jan 2023HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme: Pathway 3Will my right hon. Friend give way?19 Jan 2023