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HANSARD Cultural Attractions: Contribution to Local EconomyI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of theatres, live music venues and other cultural attractions to the local economy. It is a pleasure to speak under…06 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Update and Hospitality CurfewLove it or hate it, the gambling industry delivers thousands of jobs, and taxes, to this country. Casinos in particular create 60% of their business after 10 o’clock, and it is…01 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillI understand what the hon. Gentleman is saying, but having learned what happened in the Labour party with the antisemitic complaints and staff members who blew the whistle and…25 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI warmly welcome the Chancellor’s statement, particularly the extension of the 5% VAT rate to next March. I know that many of the hospitality businesses in my constituency will…24 Sept 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill (First sitting)I would like to add my support to the Bill, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Weaver Vale for bringing it forward, which is important. As a mum of two schoolchildren, I have…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EmploymentThe eat out to help out scheme has been a phenomenal success in my constituency of the Cities of London and Westminster. More than 890,000 meals have been discounted—several eaten…15 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EmploymentWhat fiscal steps his Department is taking to protect jobs during the covid-19 outbreak.15 Sept 2020HANSARDUnpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) (No. 2) BillDoes the Minister agree that it is important from a work experience point of view to consider younger children? When I was leader of Westminster City Council, I introduced the…11 Sept 2020HANSARDTourism: Covid-19With the greatest respect, Madam Deputy Speaker, you are an iconic global tourist attraction—we all are. We sit here in the Palace of Westminster, which usually welcomes…10 Sept 2020HANSARDTourism: Covid-19I will not, if my hon. Friend does not mind. Finally, I urge everyone to enjoy the special tourist attractions offered by central London, and the whole of London.10 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesMy hon. Friend is right, and that is why I welcome this brilliant £1.5 billion package. I welcomed the Chancellor’s announcements in March about a review of the business rates…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesThe Government’s vital support for businesses and jobs across the country throughout this crisis has been unprecedented. In my constituency, we have seen 11,800 jobs protected…09 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelInternational visitors spend around half of the £10 billion generated in the west end alone, which is in the heart of my constituency. Will my right hon. Friend assure us that he…07 Sept 2020HANSARD Restoration and RenewalI appreciate what my right hon. Friend is saying about the cost. Obviously, this marvellous palace is in the heart of my constituency, so it is a very precious place for me. None…16 Jul 2020HANSARD UK Internal Market: White PaperI welcome the White Paper. As my right hon. Friend said, our internal markets, which have existed for hundreds of years, support countless jobs across the four nations. Financial…16 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI begin by reiterating my support for the measures that the Government and the Treasury, in particular, have taken in response to this crisis, and none more so than today, with…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillThis Bill, as it stood at Second Reading, was a remarkable piece of legislation, but having gone through Committee, I believe it has been improved further. After Third Reading,…06 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Also on the list is the Serious Crime Act 2015, which created the offence of coercive control. In 2017, the Conservative Government doubled…06 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsMy constituency sits at the heart of our great metropolis. Cities of London and Westminster is the home of the west end, whose theatres and cultural venues, such as the Royal…01 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFollowing the question asked by the hon. Member for Cardiff West (Kevin Brennan), my right hon. Friend is aware that theatres and cultural venues are suffering greatly during the…25 Jun 2020