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HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Young PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. You have launched an unfortunate trend of people fessing up to their first jobs; however, it gives me the opportunity…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTaxation (Energy and Vehicles)For covid!24 Jun 2026HANSARDTaxation (Energy and Vehicles)I am grateful to the Minister for clarification that there is active consideration of an end date for that higher rate of 55%, but he will know that the 45% rate had an end date…24 Jun 2026HANSARDTaxation (Energy and Vehicles)I thank the Minister for his very clear laying out of the measures before us. May I say that sometimes there is no place for partisanship? Perhaps we have had a taste of that…24 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic StrengthI am sorry, but the Chancellor’s recollection of her record is fantasy economics from a fantasy economist. Is it not the case that her true record is poor decision making: with…23 Jun 2026HANSARDEast Midland Railway CollisionI thank the Secretary of State and her ministerial team for the support they have given Members of Parliament in affected constituencies since the collision, and add my voice to…22 Jun 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressThat is a bit weird.13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressFinally, something we can agree on.13 May 2026HANSARDRetail, Hospitality and Leisure: Business RatesThis month, a comprehensive survey by UKHospitality showed that one in seven of our hotels, pubs and restaurants will close as a direct result of the Chancellor’s policies. Many…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension Schemes BillThen why worry?15 Apr 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I join everyone in congratulating the hon. Member for St Ives (Andrew George) on not only securing the debate but…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityI have to say to my Liberal Democrat friend that the Liberal Democrats’ position is that taxing big businesses, big banks and big tech can pay for everything. I think I have heard…19 Mar 2026HANSARDOBR Growth Projections: Departmental SpendingThe Government’s spending plans look very, very iffy. The Minister has a chance of fitting in with the Chancellor’s fiscal rules—if there is no further downgrade on economic…10 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth Unemployment: Autumn Budget 2025Last month, The Times reported that the Government may drop their pledge on minimum wage equalisation over fears of youth joblessness, and the BBC reports that the Government are…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCharter for Budget ResponsibilityI thank the Minister for a succinct opening speech. The charter for Budget responsibility seeks to confer the important attributes of stability and credibility on a Government’s…24 Feb 2026HANSARDCharter for Budget ResponsibilityI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I think his issue with the Barnett consequentials is one for the Minister to reply to, but the Conservative and Unionist party, as he…24 Feb 2026HANSARDCharter for Budget ResponsibilityNo, never!24 Feb 2026HANSARD East Park Energy: North BedfordshireMadam Deputy Speaker, may I start by thanking you and, through you, Mr Speaker for permitting me to speak on this important constituency matter. I also welcome the Minister. For…27 Jan 2026HANSARDLiving StandardsPersistently high inflation and fears that things will get tougher for their children are top issues for the British public, but the Office for Budget Responsibility’s assessment…27 Jan 2026HANSARD East Park Energy: North BedfordshireMy hon. Friend makes two important points. First, during world war two, London would have starved without agricultural produce from Bedfordshire. More importantly, the Minister…27 Jan 2026