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HANSARDProductivityThat speaks volumes, does it not? The worst recovery since the industrial revolution—is that what this Government can be proud of? It is absolutely pathetic. More bluster from the…07 Jan 2020HANSARDProductivityIs that it? The Prime Minister’s special adviser now wants a civil service—perhaps modelled on the Cabinet—comprised of “Weirdos and misfits with odd skills”. As a member of that…07 Jan 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThere were around 39 speeches today, so obviously I cannot go through them all, but I would like to thank the right hon. Member for Sevenoaks (Sir Michael Fallon)—although, given…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyI am sorry, but I will not at this stage. Labour is offering a national transformation fund and a national investment bank that would invest £500 billion of lending and spending…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyYou caused it.24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyMy hon. Friend refers to just some of the many thousands of workers who have been let down by this Tory Government. We all walk past people sleeping rough on the streets every…24 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019On readiness, as the hon. Lady points out, we are less than a month away from leaving the EU, which we have been told will happen come what may, ditches included. It says on…07 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019You have been completely indulgent in that regard, Mr Hanson. Notwithstanding that point about the nature of the Committee, I start by saying that this statutory instrument…07 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019As always, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hanson. I was confused at the beginning of this Committee when the right hon. Member for Central Devon came into the room;…07 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I wanted clarity about the declarations because one has to be prepared in advance of the potential for a declaration. Rather than having the guidance only when one gets to the…07 Oct 2019HANSARDLiving StandardsThe effects of the Government’s fiscal policies on living standards have been devastating, especially for vulnerable people, so is it still Government policy to remove the…01 Oct 2019HANSARDLiving StandardsIt would have been helpful to get an answer to the question. We have a Prime Minister who cannot be candid even with the Queen, a Health Secretary who claims there will be 40…01 Oct 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI am glad the Minister is telling us how much it costs—£1 billion a week or a month or whatever it happens to be. He is very good with his numbers, so can he give us an estimate…05 Sept 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundWe have had 11 speakers and interventions, and I think they have all expressed their concern about the lack of detail. I thank the hon. Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and…05 Sept 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThis stuff about surrendering is bizarre, because this is the Government who surrendered last night to what is apparently the surrender Bill. That is the situation we are in. They…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Income TaxI do not think it is a question of requisitioning; it is about a different approach and taking a different look at engaging workers in our economy. That is it—it is as simple as…03 Jul 2019HANSARD Income TaxThe Minister is talking about numbers and putting the record straight. He referred earlier to the bank levy and bank surcharging. In 2017-18, they raised £2.6 billion and £1.9…03 Jul 2019HANSARD Income TaxThe Minister ought not to put words in my mouth. I exhort him to read what I said. Unlike the leadership candidates, who are spending money left, right and centre, the Opposition…03 Jul 2019HANSARD Income TaxThe Minister said that he got support from businesses for tax relief. Well, that is not a surprise: when people are offered tax reliefs, they will accept them because it is cash…03 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern PowerhouseSo that’s an unambiguous no. The north is home to 15 million people in five major city regions, 265 towns and 1,000 villages and smaller communities. It has 29 universities, the…02 Jul 2019