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HANSARDLiving StandardsSince 2010, over 1 million fewer people are now living in poverty, thanks to the actions of this Government and the coalition, and 300,000 fewer children are living in poverty.…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsThe Government are committed to supporting household living standards during this difficult time for our country. That is why we announced an unprecedented package of support to…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is confusing multiple things. She has asked me previously about circuit breakers. At the time there was a debate, appropriately, about whether a national…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have actually responded to all the requests that I have been asked and, indeed, gone above and beyond in providing disclosure. I would say a couple of things to the hon. Lady.…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn my previous job as Minister for local government, I enjoyed many conversations with my hon. Friend about local government matters. He will know it is not for the Chancellor or…27 Apr 2021HANSARDRetraining and UpskillingMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the importance of our focus on young people. More than half the jobs that have been lost since the start of the pandemic have been of those…27 Apr 2021HANSARDRetraining and UpskillingMy hon. Friend makes a really important point. We were delighted to announce at the Budget a £7 million fund to create and expand flexi-job apprenticeship schemes, which enable…27 Apr 2021HANSARDBusiness InvestmentI thank my hon. Friend for all the advice and support he has provided for me and the team over the past year as we have sought to develop policies that will help businesses,…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsWith regard to public sector pay, I do believe it is right, at a time of extraordinary strain on our public finances—when those in the private sector have seen more than 1 million…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsI am glad that the Scottish Government are able to use the over £3.5 billion of Barnett consequentials that have been provided by the UK Government over the next year. Child…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsIt would be wrong for me to pre-empt the Queen’s Speech—I know that colleagues will understand that—but I can assure the hon. Gentleman that my right hon. Friend the Work and…27 Apr 2021HANSARDRetraining and UpskillingOur plan for jobs supports retraining and upskilling by tripling the number of traineeships, expanding sector-based work academies, incentivising apprenticeship hiring and…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFishing is at the heart of many of our coastal communities, and I pay tribute to Mr Chapman and my hon. Friend for their commitment to the sector. I am happy that the Government…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, which is on an important matter. I welcome the conclusions of the Swift review, and I hope he will appreciate that it would not be…27 Apr 2021HANSARDBusiness InvestmentStimulating private sector investment will be key to our economic recovery. The recent Budget announced multiple policies to help achieve that, including freeports, the Help to…27 Apr 2021HANSARDRetraining and UpskillingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Across our nation, over 10 million adults do not have a level 3 qualification. Thanks to this Government’s lifetime skills guarantee, they will…27 Apr 2021HANSARDFreeportsAt the Budget, I announced the location of eight freeports in eight regions of England following a highly competitive process. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsWhat I believe to be a more noble objective is to focus on the day-to-day concerns of the Scottish people at this difficult time, which involves making sure that the economy…27 Apr 2021HANSARDKalifa Review of UK FinTechInnovation is at the forefront of our vision for the future of UK financial services. The Government are committed to ensuring that the UK remains at the global cutting edge of…26 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Listings Review: Government ResponseIn November last year, I asked Lord Hill of Oareford CBE to carry out an independent review of the UK’s listing arrangements. Strong public markets are a vital component of the UK…19 Apr 2021