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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for the work that she does to champion small businesses, and all businesses in the Black Country, but particularly those in her constituency. Advanced…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike many, I was staggered by reports that senior counsel appointed by Mr Abramovich in relation to proceedings in Jersey include the shadow Attorney General. I cannot speak for…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI could not agree more with my hon. Friend, and that is why I announced—on the basis of many representations from colleagues, including her—a comprehensive set of measures at the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI very much encourage people in my hon. Friend’s constituency to fill in her survey. The Pride in Place money, which we are allocating across some of the most deprived parts of…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCovid Counter-fraud Commissioner: Final ReportSadly, I cannot comment on any individual cases, but I am absolutely determined to get that money back, because that money belongs in our schools, hospitals and public services,…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI suggest that the people of Scotland ask who was in charge in Scotland for the last two decades, kick them out at the next election, and give Labour a chance.27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe were pleased to be able to allocate Pride in Place funding to my hon. Friend’s constituency, in recognition of its levels of deprivation. That comes alongside policies such as…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House’s attention. I cannot comment on individual cases of covid fraud and tax, but that person would not be the first…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRegional FundingMy right hon. Friends the Northern Ireland Secretary and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury are in discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on some of the additional…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRegional FundingAt the Budget, we published our North sea oil and gas plan and provided certainty by announcing that the energy profits levy introduced by the previous Government will end at the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCovid Counter-fraud Commissioner: Final ReportThis Government are determined to get back all the money that was lost through covid fraud and corruption. That is why I appointed the covid corruption commissioner when I became…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRegional FundingThis Labour Government are investing more than £250 million in economic development and regeneration in Ayrshire, including but not limited to the Ayrshire growth deal. My hon.…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRegional FundingI am very sorry to see your leg in such a way, Mr Speaker. We are committed to driving growth everywhere. The Budget ensured that Scottish public services are fairly funded, with…27 Jan 2026HANSARDOBR: Spring 2026 Economic and Fiscal ForecastI have asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast for publication on 3 March 2026. This forecast, in addition to the forecast that was…05 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of Chelsea FC: Frozen FundsToday, at my direction, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation issued a licence permitting the transfer of over £2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea football club to a…17 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn its spring statement, the OBR was clear that productivity was coming in lower than forecast, and it was clear that it was reviewing that over the summer. The numbers that the…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEmployment is up since we took office, and part of the reason for the disparity between those numbers is the fact that people who were economically inactive are now seeking work.…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will know that when I was at secondary school, my school library was turned into a classroom because there were more students than there was space. We have put £10…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have huge respect for the Office for Budget Responsibility, and I reappointed Richard Hughes for a second term earlier this year. We deeply regret the publication of the Budget…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for this question and for all the campaigning work she has done on it. Removing the two-child limit, combined with the changes we are making around free…09 Dec 2025