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HANSARDBAME Women: Covid-19My right hon. Friend is absolutely right: there are very many BME workers in the social care sector and they must be properly supported. That is why in June, the Department of…23 Sept 2020HANSARDBAME Women: Covid-19The Government have taken a number of steps to protect all those who may be disproportionately affected by covid-19 to reduce the spread of the virus. This includes targeted…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSTEM SubjectsThe Government take this issue very seriously. The Government Equalities Office carries out various studies to encourage women into this sector. We know that there are disparities…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSTEM SubjectsWe continue to fund numerous programmes to increase girls’ and young women’s take-up of science, technology, engineering and maths subjects. The number of girls’ STEM A-level…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSTEM SubjectsOur advanced maths support programme, worth £8 million per year, aims to increase the number of girls studying level 3 maths, which includes core maths. Of more than 17,000…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSTEM SubjectsAlong with the significant measures that I have mentioned on increasing the take-up of STEM subjects among girls and women, we are raising awareness of STEM careers through…23 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Self-employed and Freelance WorkersI congratulate the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) on securing the debate and acknowledge the many and varied contributions of right hon. and hon. Members…17 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Self-employed and Freelance WorkersI am afraid that I do not have enough time. I am sorry I am not taking interventions. It is important that the House understands that we have not taken a deliberate stance against…17 Sept 2020HANSARDManufacturers: SupportThe Government are acutely aware of the demands required across various sectors. The hon. Lady mentions the aerospace and automotive sectors, which the Government are supporting…15 Sept 2020HANSARDEnergy-Efficient Homes: SupportFrom the end of September, homeowners and landlords across England, including my hon. Friend’s constituency, will be able to apply for vouchers to fund at least two thirds of the…15 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have been looking at this relief for several years now, and the changes that we have made will benefit the vast majority of brewers. The smallest brewers will be exempt from…15 Sept 2020HANSARDEnergy-Efficient Homes: SupportThe Government recognise the importance of energy efficiency in achieving our climate change objectives and tackling fuel poverty. That is why in July my right hon. Friend the…15 Sept 2020HANSARDManufacturers: SupportThe manufacturing sector has a key role to play in the Government’s ambitious agenda to build back better, which is why last week I met representatives of the UK’s major…15 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have a range of schemes that have been supporting businesses throughout the pandemic, as my colleagues have mentioned time and again. If my hon. Friend has specific…15 Sept 2020HANSARDExcise Duty and VATThe UK has left the European Union and entered a transition period. In light of this new relationship the Government have reviewed the excise duty and VAT treatment of goods…11 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesMy hon. Friend is completely right. It is important to remember that the PHE review findings did not take into account comorbidities or other factors such as occupations. I agree…22 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is important to clarify that Dr Sewell who chairs the commission has not denied that structural racism exists. However, he understands that disparities have a variety of…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesI had a meeting with Professor Marmot just last month, and we discussed the recommendations of his review. If my right hon. Friend has seen the report, she will know that many of…22 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are absolutely clear that alcohol is no excuse for domestic abuse or any other kind of abusive behaviour. We are acutely aware of the need to put victims at the heart of our…22 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The national conversation on race has been distorted by some seeking to exploit racial tensions without any recognition of the progress…22 Jul 2020