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HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesWe are concerned that covid-19 is disproportionately impacting ethnic minority communities, which is why the Government have put in place measures to reduce the spread of the…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesThe Government are doing all they can to address racial disparities across all sectors. The hon. Gentleman may be aware of the commission that the Prime Minister has set up, with…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 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, as a Treasury Minister, I will be considering the findings of that report, so I thank the hon. Lady for raising that matter.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 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Four-day Working WeekThe Prime Minister recently set out the first steps of the Government’s strategy to rebuild and fuel economic recovery in response to covid-19. The Government believe the best way…07 Jul 2020HANSARDInvestment and Economic Growth: Northern LincolnshireMy hon. Friend rightly champions the strength of his local area as we move to restart the economy and make progress to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Our renewable…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Four-day Working WeekThe Government believe that the best way of dealing with these issues is for workers to look at existing options available for flexible working and discuss them directly with…07 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for Hospitality, Tourism and EntertainmentThe Treasury is working extensively with employers, taskforces and industry groups to understand the long-term effects of covid-19 across all key areas of the economy, including…07 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for Hospitality, Tourism and EntertainmentAs ever, all taxes are kept under review, and changes are announced at fiscal events. My hon. Friend will be pleased to know that admissions to cultural venues, for example, are…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charity SectorMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the extraordinary innovations of charities in Stoke-on-Trent and across the country. We have seen innovation and adaptation right across the…07 Jul 2020HANSARDInvestment and Economic Growth: Northern LincolnshireWe recognise every region and community is impacted by this crisis. That is why the Government have announced unprecedented support for businesses and workers around the country.…07 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for Hospitality, Tourism and EntertainmentThe UK continues to have one of the world’s most generous coronavirus support schemes, including for many self-employed people such as those to whom the hon. Gentleman refers. He…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charity SectorAlongside unprecedented support for individuals and businesses in the light of the covid-19 outbreak, the Government have announced a £750 million support package for charities,…07 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)No, I am not giving way; Opposition Members have had their time. I ask the hon. Lady, instead of trying to give me lectures, to take some time to learn a little more about what is…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)New clause 5 would require the Chancellor to conduct and lay before the House an equality impact assessment of the Act within six months of Royal Assent. New clause 17 would…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFinance Bill (Tenth sitting)New clauses 4, 19 and 20 would require the Chancellor to review the environmental impact of the Finance Bill and its impact on the UK’s meeting the UN sustainable development…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsPay gaps are caused by a range of factors. The hon. Lady is right that we ran a consultation on this issue in late 2018; I will write to her to provide her with an update.17 Jun 2020HANSARDBlack Lives Matter MovementYes, I think that that is something that I can definitely agree to.17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Health England ReviewI agree with my hon. Friend. We are determined to proceed with this in an evidence-led way, and we will be engaging with experts in the field. On Friday, the Under-Secretary of…17 Jun 2020