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HANSARD Oil and Gas Producers: Windfall TaxYes, it is £580 million more than the UK Government are putting in place. That does not start and stop with— [ Interruption. ] I am sure the hon. Gentleman can make his…01 Feb 2022HANSARD Oil and Gas Producers: Windfall TaxWill the Minister give way?01 Feb 2022HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillIn the greatest traditions of this House, I intend to be brief, which I am sure will be to everyone’s pleasure. The biggest issue before us is, of course, Lords amendment 1. I…31 Jan 2022HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillI welcome the Minister to the Dispatch Box for the first time on this Bill. He is saying that ARIA can already do this, so the Government do not need to legislate in this regard,…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportThis morning, the Conservative party in Scotland issued a press release that stated: “The pandemic sees rise in criminals getting away with crimes”. Was it talking about the Prime…31 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of Living Increasesrose—24 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesThe hon. Gentleman will be cognisant of the fact that Norway has an oil fund that is worth more than $1 billion, while Scotland’s oil fund is worth absolutely nothing on his…24 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of Living Increasesrose—24 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateCan I have confirmation from the Prime Minister? Is he getting rid of the covid rules simply because he does not understand them?19 Jan 2022HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I perhaps do not share the hon. Member’s view that the UK Government should have the ability to override the devolved Administrations in respect of the concerns they have. He has…18 Jan 2022HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I take cognisance of what the Minister says, but the reality of the situation is that we have seen Bill after Bill introduced by the UK Government delving into devolved areas of…18 Jan 2022HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank the Minister for giving way again; he is being very generous. Just for clarity, is he saying that he will try incredibly hard, but if the devolved Administrations are not…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Coronavirus Grant Schemes: FraudWhat does it say about the integrity of this Tory Government that they are willing to write off billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money while, at the same time, cutting the income…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesIt is a pleasure to take part in this important debate, and, of course, to see so many Members on the Government Front Bench. That contrasts starkly with what we saw earlier…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesI am more than happy to give way to the right hon. Member.11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesJoin the single market. I shall move on to the two biggest outstanding issues that I have not touched on. The pandemic is an enormous challenge that is still with us and we need…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesAbsolutely. My hon. Friend makes an excellent point illustrating the knock-on impact the economy will face as a result of the crisis before us. Before finishing, I want to reflect…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesI hoped that the right hon. Member was going to rise to defend Brexit, but unfortunately he chose not to do so, because the fact is that it cannot be defended. It cannot be fixed,…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesAs always, I am happy to give way to the hon. Member.11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventWe have all seen the footage on Sky News of the Prime Minister smirking, even chuckling, at the suggestion that he attended this party in his own back garden, so may I ask the…11 Jan 2022