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HANSARDGender Pay GapI am grateful to the Minister for that answer. What early assessment has she made of successful business compliance performance compared with that of last year?25 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ11. May I also associate myself with the sentiments so eloquently expressed by Members on both sides of the House? Far from what some would have us believe, those of us who voted…24 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Parliament Elections: Candidate IntimidationI am very clear and I think the Government are very clear that it is the duty of all politicians of all parties to call out abuse and intimidation wherever and whenever it…24 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. What steps is the Minister taking across Government to spread the successful best practice of organisations such as Care after Combat, which is doing brilliant work with…23 Apr 2019HANSARDOpen Championship 2019What steps is the Minister taking to capitalise on this top international sporting event to promote Northern Irish tourism and showcase business opportunities?10 Apr 2019HANSARDOpen Championship 20198. What assessment she has made of the effect on Northern Ireland’s economy of hosting the Open championship 2019.10 Apr 2019HANSARD Windrush Compensation SchemeI have previously raised the issue of the role for those affected in helping to design the scheme. Now it is in operation, will there continue to be a place for that input?09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Chancellor explain why the customs union is the wrong policy choice for the future strength of the UK economy?09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsLack of knowledge of the armed forces covenant and of joined-up working in some cases is one of the key barriers to veterans getting the help that they need. What more can we do…08 Apr 2019HANSARDGender Pay GapLooking back at last year’s publication, what lessons were learned going into this year’s process?04 Apr 2019HANSARDSecond Referendum18. If he will make an assessment of the potential negative effect on his Department’s policies of a second referendum on the UK leaving the EU.04 Apr 2019HANSARDSecond ReferendumI am grateful to the Minister for that answer. Beyond that impact, what assessment has he made of the democratic and financial impacts of pursuing such a change in policy?04 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct Investment4. What recent estimate he has made of the level of foreign direct investment into Wales.03 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentGiven the recent showcasing of the Welsh investment portfolio at the MIPIM conference, what steps is the Secretary of State taking to try to lever further foreign direct…03 Apr 2019HANSARDSerious Violent Crime: Police InvestigationCollaboration across force boundaries is clearly crucial in helping the police not only to investigate but to tackle serious violent crime head on. What steps are being taken to…01 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Public ServicesIs it not the case that what we have just heard is a complete scare story? The Government are making millions more extra available for the health service and all EU nationals who…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Emergency Summit on Knife CrimeUnderstandably, we have heard much about the immediate measures that are being taken, but will this summit focus a little more on longer-term measures to help tackle this dreadful…22 Mar 2019HANSARD European Council: Article 50 ExtensionI am afraid that I fundamentally disagree with this business of extension in the first place, but will my hon. Friend confirm whether there are any additional financial…22 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsNetwork Rail has demolished the Leyland bridge, with no short-term plan to put a temporary structure in place so that we have not got the inconvenience and great disruption being…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNo-deal EU Exit PreparationsI am afraid that I still see no case to extend, but in the event of an extension, does the Minister envisage there being any further no-deal planning, or is all of that no-deal…20 Mar 2019