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HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI am very familiar with this issue. We covered it in my appearance before the Treasury Committee some months ago, and the Chancellor has repeatedly addressed it. As the hon. Lady…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI will not, because I am conscious that a lot of Members want to speak in the debate. It is important to note that providing such a comprehensive and decisive economic response…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI can give a clear and direct answer to that because, together with UK Finance, my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury has discussed bounce back loans, CBILS and…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI beg to move an amendment, to leave out from “House” to the end of the Question and add: “welcomes the Government’s response to Covid-19 which has already protected the…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesThe German scheme sits within a very different landscape. It is not actually administered by the Government. It is a long-standing scheme; it has not been set up as a response to…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesSustainability is an issue dear to the priorities of the hon. Lady, so of course I will give way.09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesHaving been Brexit Secretary over the previous year and Chief Secretary during this economic challenge, I can say that we will come through this, as the Chancellor has set out,…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesBut perhaps we have an answer to the three questions coming—I will happily take the intervention.09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesMy hon. Friend raises an important point. From other parliamentary campaigns he has been closely involved in, I know how much he values best practice in the financial services…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI will make some progress. In addition to our support for businesses, we have provided nearly £40 billion of support through the tax system, with tax cuts, tax deferrals and the…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesThat is exquisite timing, because I was just about to turn to the point that the hon. Gentleman raises about that use of furlough and the question that the shadow Chancellor…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesAs the hon. Gentleman will know, my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury has regular discussions with the financial institutions; he will have heard the concerns set…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI absolutely share the concern set out by the right hon. Lady. From conversations that we have had in previous roles, I know how much she advocates for her constituency, and I…09 Sept 2020HANSARDPublic Service Pensions: Survivor BenefitsThe Government are committed to providing public service pensions that are fair for public sector workers and for taxpayers. The Government’s position remains that benefit…20 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Service Pensions ConsultationToday I have laid in Parliament the consultation document “Public service pension schemes: changes to the transitional arrangements to the 2015 schemes” (CP No. 253) detailing…16 Jul 2020HANSARDAnnual European Union Finances StatementI am today laying before Parliament the “European Union Finances 2019: statement on the 2019 EU Budget and measures to counter fraud and financial mismanagement” (CP 256). This is…14 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyWhen it comes to speaking up for his constituents, I do not think the hon. Gentleman has ever held back, whether or not he is being cheeky in doing so. He raises a very important…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI beg to move, That this House has considered the economy. It is a privilege to open this economic debate, and to do so hot on the heels of a statement from the Chancellor that…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThe hon. Lady highlights an extremely important sector, not least in terms of its profile. Many women work in that sector, and often those incomes are extremely important to their…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI can anticipate the intervention and I will make a little progress first. Over the past 30 years, the United Kingdom has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 40%, but now…08 Jul 2020