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HANSARD Subsidy Control BillIt is difficult to come up with the examples, but in essence a subsidy is there to determine a particular policy objective. We would want to partner with businesses and companies…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Subsidy Control BillAgain, that is up to the public authorities. The whole point about this regime is that it is a loose, permissive framework, rather than something more onerous which adds layer…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Subsidy Control BillIndeed, yes. Levelling up does not exclude any one area of the United Kingdom. It also does not exclude levelling up within regions; that is really important. This legislation…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Subsidy Control BillLet me begin by expressing my appreciation for the shared ambition, across both Houses, to create a domestic subsidy control regime that will work for people and communities…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Subsidy Control BillI am not going to get involved in a wider discussion about freeports; I am talking about a framework Bill, which is exactly why I said that other areas of legislation and of…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Subsidy Control BillNo. However, the UK Government have a reserved power over subsidy control, so it is the UK Government who act on that reserved power. Finally, we have introduced an amendment…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Subsidy Control BillThe hon. Gentleman makes a really good point. We tried to work with all the devolved Administrations right the way through the process from beginning to end, and we have continued…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Covid-19 Pandemic: Royal Mail ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ali. I congratulate the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) on securing today’s important debate about…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Covid-19 Pandemic: Royal Mail ServicesI cannot give the hon. Member that assurance, because he is referring to Post Office Ltd, which was disentangled from Royal Mail at the time of sale. Post Office Ltd oversees…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Covid-19 Pandemic: Royal Mail ServicesI do not want to be tempted into debating Crown post offices in this debate, but I would be happy to exchange correspondence with the hon. Member. He raises some important issues…19 Apr 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceOur manifesto committed to consult on this issue. Within that consultation, we looked at a day one right to request flexible working. That is key, because it will attract people…31 Mar 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceI often talk about ACAS guidance, which, obviously, is available in this area. The hon. Lady mentioned what she saw as shortfalls in that guidance. We will always look at that to…31 Mar 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceI understand the hon. Member’s point. I am trying to set out the framework for managing long-term illness, but clearly, we still have support in the workplace for those with…31 Mar 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceI congratulate the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) on opening the debate so incredibly well, and I congratulate her, the hon. Member for Oldham East and…31 Mar 2022HANSARDBusiness UpdateThe Government have condemned the use of threats of dismissal and re-engagement on reduced terms, so-called “fire and rehire”, as a negotiation tactic when employers are seeking…29 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are looking at a range of methods of reforming Companies House, including unscrupulous behaviour by directors. It will be the biggest upheaval of companies law for the last 150…29 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was a pleasure to speak to the Staffordshire chamber of commerce. The Department for Work and Pensions’ “Way to Work” campaign is a drive to help employers to fill vacancies…29 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is great that my hon. Friend is supporting Rodale and other companies in her area. We know that this is a worrying time for business, which is facing significant increases in…29 Mar 2022HANSARDSmall Businesses’ Rising CostsI thank my hon. Friend, who has been a doughty champion on the issue. The Government have always been clear that it is completely unacceptable for any sized business to use…29 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recommit to our manifesto commitment to introduce carers’ leave. That will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows. We are looking forward to getting on with that as…29 Mar 2022