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HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesIn that glowing list of statistics that the Minister had prepared for him, does he have a figure for the current level of child poverty on these islands, and if not, why not?24 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of Living Increasesrose —24 Jan 2022HANSARDUK Trade LevelsPurchasing managers index information shows that in December 2020 the United Kingdom was the only economy in the entire western world to see a fall in exports. Who is responsible…20 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this week I received notification that the Carleton post office in my constituency, which had previously been described as temporarily closed, is now permanently closed.…20 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday, the permanent secretary of the Department for International Trade told the Public Accounts Committee that 85% of post-Brexit trade deals have simply replicated the…20 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this morning, Mr Hollobone. Like the official Opposition, we will not oppose the draft regulations, but I have a few comments to make.…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) on securing the debate and her excellent opening speech.…19 Jan 2022HANSARDZero Emission VehiclesWhat does the Minister think is more likely to encourage greater use of electric vehicles: the Scottish Government’s grant scheme, with up to £28,000 for the purchase of a new…19 Jan 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ5. My constituent Anne has told me that a friend saw the ambulance outside the house on the night Anne’s husband died, but she was not allowed to go into the house to comfort her…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryI am not familiar with the details of the example that the right hon. Gentleman gives, but I have no reason to doubt that he has researched it as thoroughly as he researches…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryMy hon. Friend makes a valid point. We have seen other examples of proportionate, pragmatic and reasonable enforcement from HMRC. Certainly, the experience of my constituents in a…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryI am grateful to the Minister for admitting that the Government do not know what reduction in diesel fuel usage they expect to get from the proposal. I will ask the question…19 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventSome think that the Paymaster General’s performance in stonewalling at the Dispatch Box for almost an hour and a quarter now is something to be congratulated, or revered, in…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to see you back in the Chair again, Ms Ghani. There is a saying that we would all do well to remember every day of our political lives; it is amazing what we can…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I have no objection to these clauses standing part of the Bill, but will the Minister clarify one query? The Bill excludes lifetime ISAs, if their transfer would incur any kind of…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is important to place on the record that I—and, I hope, every Member of Parliament—have a very strong presumption against the concept of Henry VIII powers. It should be an…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I feel a bit of a charlatan: after debates on 28 and a half clauses, we finally come to a vote, but it is on something that, ethically, I should not vote on, because it applies to…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)If we take the two clauses together, it is clear why clause 28 is there. My concern is that clause 28 in isolation may be seen to be removing protection from investors. I know the…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is no great comfort that the accounts will be assimilated into the accounts of HM Treasury because they will get lost in there. We regularly see instances where Government…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)This is not made explicitly clear in the wording of the new clause, so would the hon. Member clarify whether the intention is that it would apply only in England or to the…11 Jan 2022