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HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial StrategyThe Government acknowledge that access to debt finance is important, but it can only form part of our approach to supporting businesses through this period. We have already…12 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI will happily look at the letter, and it is incredibly concerning that any insurer would act in this way. Pubs, of course, are a valuable part of many local communities across…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Business SectorsWe know that many areas of the economy face challenges, as we have just heard, especially in sectors that have closed under new national restrictions, such as hospitality. That is…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSizewell C Nuclear Power Station: Government ScrutinyMy hon. Friend makes a powerful point and his message has been heard clearly. I reassure him that proposals for mitigating the potential impact of Sizewell C will be considered…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSizewell C Nuclear Power Station: Government ScrutinyThe Planning Inspectorate’s examining authority will robustly examine the application for the proposed Sizewell C nuclear generating station. The Secretary of State will then give…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI am grateful for my hon. Friend’s question. The current restrictions will expire on 2 December. After those restrictions have expired, we intend to return to the tiered system,…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesMy hon. Friend makes a very powerful point, and I absolutely agree with him. This is not the long-term answer, and I fully appreciate that retailers across England will be…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesMy hon. Friend makes an important point. It is a very difficult decision that we have grappled with. Independent bookshops are of great importance to local communities, with books…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesMy Department continues to deliver a wide range of measures to support UK business. We have extended our loan schemes across the board, which have already delivered over £62…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Business SectorsThe hon. Lady makes an important point about the labour market statistics released this morning. The Government are committed to helping the most vulnerable, as was demonstrated…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Business SectorsThe Government have put forward a comprehensive package of support, as we heard from the Secretary of State, for both individuals and businesses. The self-employment income…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeI thank the hon. Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) and the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Liz Saville Roberts) for initiating this important debate. We have had…05 Nov 2020HANSARDPowers Over the Office for Nuclear Regulation: Annual ReportLater today, the annual report to Parliament setting out the use of the Secretary of State’s powers exercised to the Office for Nuclear Regulation during the year will be…07 Oct 2020HANSARD Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy ProvisionI do not have the time; I have so much to try to get through and to share with the hon. Gentleman. I apologise. In May, we announced our vision for a rapid charging network.…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy ProvisionIt is a pleasure to serve under your stewardship, Mr Betts. I thank the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western) for initiating this important debate, as well as…06 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (Amendment) (England) RegOn 26 March 2020, the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force, imposing restrictions on people’s movements and gatherings, and…30 Sept 2020HANSARDAutomotive Sector: Environmentally Sustainable RecoveryMy hon. Friend will know that we continue to support the transformation of the sector towards zero-emission vehicles. Last autumn, we announced up to £1 billion of new funding for…29 Sept 2020HANSARDAutomotive Sector: Environmentally Sustainable RecoveryGreen recovery is an absolute priority for my Department. We have brought forward funding to restart innovation, support business and deliver our decarbonisation ambitions. This…29 Sept 2020HANSARDScotch Whisky TariffsI reassure my right hon. Friend that the Government are urgently seeking a negotiated settlement of this dispute and are exploring all options. The imminent award of retaliatory…29 Sept 2020HANSARDScotch Whisky TariffsMy Department is working closely with the Department for International Trade to secure a swift settlement of the ongoing aerospace dispute to the benefit of all UK industries,…29 Sept 2020