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HANSARDSmall Business Support12. What recent steps he has taken to support small businesses.19 Mar 2019HANSARDSmall Business SupportWill the Minister join me in acknowledging the welcome focus the Government have put on tackling late payment to small businesses? Will she confirm that improvement in payment…19 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsEarlier this week, the owners of the Westgate shopping centre in Basildon terminated Smart Parking’s contract after a disastrous nine months of operation. I have now discovered…06 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI encourage the Prime Minister to continue her discussions with our European friends. May I gently warn the House against prejudging the outcome of those discussions, which I have…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomatic NetworkI have seen at first hand the value of our missions around the world to raising our global aspirations, so I particularly welcome the announcement of the new posts and missions in…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomatic Network8. What plans he has to expand the UK’s diplomatic network after the UK leaves the EU.26 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopI agree with my hon. and learned Friend that it is not appropriate to provide a running commentary during these negotiations, but does he agree that, during any negotiation, it is…19 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceMy right hon. Friend is painting a picture of the complexity and severity of the challenges we face. That threat has changed over the years, to the point at which the level of…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Defencerose —18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceSeeing as we are discussing this important issue on the Floor of the House, it might be worth speaking to a wider audience and reminding people that when they join the armed…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI, and the constituents who have contacted me, find it hard to understand how someone who has joined an organisation whose aims are to destroy the values that we hold dear can…18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceMy right hon. Friend is right to talk about improving pay, conditions and accommodation. In addition, it is important that we collectively continue to say thank you and appreciate…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, I was pleased to hear my right hon. Friend welcome the publication of our report on social media. Hopefully it will help…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDeficit Reduction7. What progress his Department has made on reducing the deficit since 2010.29 Jan 2019HANSARDDeficit ReductionI am sure the Chancellor will join me in celebrating the fact that for the first time we are starting to see a sustained reduction in our overall debt. Does he agree that the…29 Jan 2019HANSARDSeaborne FreightWill my right hon. Friend expand on the discussions he has had with the management team and what expertise and experience they are bringing to the table to operate this service?08 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Legal ChangesWhatever happens next, my right hon. Friend will agree that a second referendum would do nothing to move the debate forward and would create further division and confusion. We…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. How are the Government supporting my young constituents to get into gainful employment?07 Jan 2019