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HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryChanges by politicians to the recommendations of the Trade Remedies Authority is the sort of meddling that the regulations were designed to discourage, because political…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustryThe shadow Secretary of State stated that she was shocked that the TRA had not considered what the impact would be if the restrictions were removed. Under schedule 49(4)(a) of the…21 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFly-tipping is a blight on rural areas. Central Bedfordshire alone issued 400 penalty notices last year, but with the fine only being £400—frequently discounted—it is treated…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: AustraliaThere cannot be British citizens in the Australian Parliament but there are Australians in this Parliament. I, for one, commend my right hon. Friend for securing this deal. She…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Economy UpdateMay I commend my right hon. Friend for the Treasury’s response to the immediate challenge of covid, but also for having an eye on the longer-term challenge of inflation? We are…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill (First sitting)Q Administering yes, but I think you also have discretion to decide at what level you charge the levy. David Taylor: Yes, that is true.15 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill (First sitting)Q The explanatory notes to the Bill say: “The FCF is funded by a levy on eligible pension schemes and at the time of the judgment had assets of £26.2m. Even with future levy…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Ms Ghani. Mr Taylor, this Bill arises in large part because of an acceptance of some regulatory shortcomings as they applied to a particular firm and, in part, it…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you. The second part I would like to direct to Ms Howard. From the FCA’s point of view, in terms of improving processes for the regulation of firms, does the Bill—another…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill (First sitting)Q I have just one further question on that. I understand that the change is yours to implement, but from your experience over the years, have you seen any change in expectations?…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Ms Ghani. I will stay within the scope of the Bill. I have two questions about the impact of the Bill on established principles of caveat emptor and the expectation…15 Jun 2021HANSARD House Building Targets: North East BedfordshireI beg to move, That this House has considered the effect of housebuilding targets in North East Bedfordshire constituency. I am delighted to serve under your chairmanship, Sir…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Employment RightsThe best form of employment protection is a thriving entrepreneurial business sector open to innovation and creativity. The Minister has already outlined that the UK has an…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillIt is a surprise to be called so early, but it is nevertheless welcome. I was not on the Public Bill Committee, which I know will have been a sadness for all its members, but for…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for reverting to items that are in order today. On amendment 12, she mentioned that that should be the “core mission”. The hon. Member for…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillI was not on the Committee, but there is a fundamental point here. I recall from the debate on Second Reading that the objective of ARPA is to think beyond what is normally…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillOn a point of clarification, could the hon. Gentleman tell the House whether there is no mission for ARIA, or is it just that ARIA does not have the mission he has just outlined?07 Jun 2021HANSARD Obesity Strategy 2020I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for cantering through his support for the Government. I just want to take him up on his first principles and the rationale, from his…27 May 2021HANSARD Obesity Strategy 2020I am grateful to my hon. Friend for outlining some of the measures she is asking businesses to undertake. She will appreciate that the last year has been very difficult for all…27 May 2021HANSARD Obesity Strategy 2020I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous) on securing this debate, and I welcome my hon. Friend the Minister to her place. It is clear…27 May 2021