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HANSARD The Future of the High StreetI do not think there can be any doubt that high street businesses and workers have suffered immensely throughout this pandemic. Despite support, many businesses have sadly gone…10 Dec 2020HANSARD The Future of the High StreetI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman, and I look forward to hearing that aspect of his speech. I believe the change could affect anything up to about 33% of sales for the…10 Dec 2020HANSARD The Future of the High StreetI absolutely welcome anything that ensures a better balance of taxation, and that example shows the importance of co-operating internationally. Much time has been taken up in this…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: NAO Report on Government ProcurementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Eagle. I add my own words of congratulations to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden) for securing the debate.…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and AccessibilityMr Deputy Speaker, allow me to begin by offering my own congratulations to the right hon. Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) on securing this debate. She makes an important point…03 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsThis week, the Scottish Government announced a £500 bonus scheme for our health and social care heroes who have helped to care for us through the pandemic. The Scottish…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this Second Reading debate and to follow the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee, the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis),…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Official Development AssistanceOver the past few weeks, the UK Government have threatened to break international law, and are now retreating from pledges given both domestically and internationally to support…26 Nov 2020HANSARDFishing Industry: TariffsWhat discussions he has had with representatives from (a) fishing communities and (b) the fish processing sector on the potential effect on the viability of the UK fishing…26 Nov 2020HANSARDFishing Industry: TariffsI associate my group with the comments of the Minister. It is a timely reminder of the high price that is sometimes paid for putting food on our plates at home. Non-tariff…26 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Infrastructure SpendingI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention. Not so much in Scottish politics, but certainly in Northern Irish politics, it is a bit of a standing joke that whenever a…25 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Infrastructure SpendingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Southport (Damien Moore) on securing this important debate. I heard one or two…25 Nov 2020HANSARDExiting the European Union (Agriculture)The Minister described the instruments as technical and largely ensuring continuity in their scope and measure. There have been discussions between the UK Government and the…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware of the National Audit Office report on Government procurement during the pandemic, which, although acknowledging the exceptional…19 Nov 2020HANSARD SMEs and the Net Zero TargetIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I congratulate the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) on securing the debate and commend him for the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment SuppliesWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure adequate supplies of personal protective equipment for (a) health, (b) social care and (c) other frontline services during the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment SuppliesAccording to Treasury figures, the UK Government have spent £15 billion to date on PPE contracts, and the majority to date have been awarded without open tendering, often to those…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]I rise to support amendments 7 and 8 and new clauses 4 and 5 in my name and those of others. A recurring theme throughout the debates on Second Reading, in Committee and this…16 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19I thank all those who are working at present to keep us safe and comfortable, offer my condolences to all who have lost loved ones, and echo everything that my hon. Friend the…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture of Financial ServicesI have to say to the Chancellor that his announcement this afternoon will do little to stem the haemorrhaging of jobs and assets that we have seen since the failure so far of his…09 Nov 2020