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HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeAt the start of my remarks, I place on record my appreciation of and gratitude to the Government for the coronavirus job retention scheme. In Wimbledon, it has meant that 12,500…17 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillAs ever, it is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson). Like my right hon. Friend the Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr Mitchell), I…14 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesAcross the House today, we have heard recognition of the extraordinary support that the Government have put in place for the economy and British businesses. Like my right hon.…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI really welcome the announcement about the increase in testing capacity, the comprehensive flu vaccination programme and, of course, the early access to coronavirus vaccines. My…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsThere was a welcome relaxation of lockdown rules on Saturday, but some sectors, such as health and beauty, the performing arts, language schools, events providers and the wedding…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI am fortunate to have represented Wimbledon in this House, and it has seen unemployment levels driven to unheard-of low levels. However, as a result of this crisis, 10,000 people…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillMy hon. Friend anticipates some of the questions I might have for the Minister in a moment. The loan charge raises particularly unique considerations; that is why 55 Members of…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI am not very good at holding my breath, so I certainly shall not try it now—but probably people do not want me to expend much more breath in my remarks tonight. I must say to my…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillThe precedent that I am looking at is very clear that there seems to be an issue with the whole tax system.01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI have already made the point about retroactive behaviour and retrospectivity. I have said that there is much that the Government can do. I want the Minister to set out exactly…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI hope that my hon. Friend heard my earlier remarks on that point, so I will not repeat them. I would be grateful to hear the Minister’s responses to the points that I have made…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International Language SchoolsMy hon. Friend is making a powerful point about business rate relief and the discretionary grant. That is being done on a postcode lottery, and it can be solved quickly. Local…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesIt is a pleasure to follow my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) and I absolutely agree with her sentiments about opening up the economy. May I…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffAt the beginning of the motion before the House, there is something with which we can all agree. As this is the first chance that I have had to speak, I put on record that the…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Civil Society and Charities2. What steps his Department is taking to ensure the sustainability of (a) civil society and (b) charities affected by the covid-19 outbreak.04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Civil Society and CharitiesI thank my hon. Friend for that answer. I want to take this opportunity to thank a number of charities in Wimbledon that have done so much during this crisis, including the food…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillIt is a great pleasure to follow the shadow Secretary of State. During this crisis, many of us have experienced groundhog day, and we have certainly experienced it just now;…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillI thank my hon. Friend. The House will be pleased to know that it will not need to listen to the next couple of minutes of my speech on the basis that he has just made exactly the…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillThe shadow Secretary of State says that he has long list. I am sure we all have, but I have only one point today, which is this particular issue. I ask the Minister to have a…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy hon. Friend drafts the amendment for me. I absolutely agree, and I hope those on the Front Bench will too. That would seriously help with what we are trying to do at this…03 Jun 2020