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HANSARDSpending Review: Economic GrowthI was very pleased that the Scottish salmon association welcomed the trade deal that we secured with the EU yesterday. Some 70% of the fish that is caught in UK waters is sold…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Lady knows, when I became Chancellor last year, we inherited a £22 billion black hole in the public finances—not in some year in the future, but in the financial year…20 May 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: South Yorkshire and DerbyAlthough I will not get into detailed discussions about one individual company, last year the Government set out the £2.5 billion steel fund in the Budget to preserve and grow…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI very much agree, but what is truly extraordinary is that the Conservatives, Reform and the Scottish National party have voted against or abstained on the Planning and…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the Budget last year, we increased the rate of tax on non-doms, we increased capital gains tax, we increased the carried interest on bonuses and we introduced VAT on private…20 May 2025HANSARDBusiness Costs: Impact of Autumn BudgetThe Government considered all the policies in the autumn Budget carefully, in the context of the difficult fiscal inheritance that we had received from the Conservative party. The…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday we announced £360 million of investment in coastal and fishing communities. That will be vital to ensure that those communities continue to thrive.20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn our manifesto, we set out that we would not increase taxes on working people—that is, the income tax, national insurance or VAT that they pay. That is why we also reversed the…20 May 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: South Yorkshire and DerbyKick-starting economic growth is this Government’s No. 1 mission. From the next financial year, South Yorkshire combined authority will receive a single flexible funding pot…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my hon. Friend knows, sometimes the UK carbon price has been higher, but sometimes it has been lower than in the EU. This deal will ensure a bigger market that, on average,…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have secured an agreement with the biggest pension companies to invest on a voluntary basis in UK unlisted equities and infrastructure, which is something the Conservatives…20 May 2025HANSARDSpending Review: Economic GrowthThat is an opportune question, because I will be meeting Lord Vallance this afternoon to discuss the work he is taking forward on the Ox-Cam corridor to bring more good jobs,…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government are securing economic growth. Last week, the numbers published showed that the economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of this year, including an 8% increase…20 May 2025HANSARDSpending Review: Economic GrowthI thought the hon. Gentleman was going to welcome the investment of Universal Studios in Bedfordshire, which will be a massive boon to the county’s economy. On supporting the…20 May 2025HANSARDBusiness Costs: Impact of Autumn BudgetThe hon. Lady will know that in the Budget, at a cost of about £1.5 billion, we were able to extend business rates relief, which was due to end entirely under the plans we had…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Conservative party is a good example of that. The cost of the Conservative party went up, and its number of MPs shrank.20 May 2025HANSARDBusiness Costs: Impact of Autumn BudgetThe money from national insurance—which, of course, only came in last month—is being used to fund investment in the national health service. Since the general election we have…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI want to welcome tourists to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That is why we are securing trade deals with countries around the world, showing that we as a country are open…20 May 2025HANSARDNotification of Contingent LiabilityThe independent Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England decided at its meeting ending on 3 February 2022 to reduce the stocks of UK Government bonds and sterling…13 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthGrowth is the No.1 priority of this Government. That is why in the autumn Budget and the spring statement we unlocked an additional £113 billion for capital spending, compared…08 Apr 2025