Contributions
657 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillDoes the Minister support free access to cash—yes or no?07 Sept 2022HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillI agree with my hon. Friend, and I have seen examples of that in my constituency, especially the parts where people are from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.07 Sept 2022HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. I will come on to that issue later in my speech. It felt as though Conservative Members did not agree with her, but I agree with what…07 Sept 2022HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman’s point, especially as regards constituents in rural areas. I hope the Minister will take on board the comments that are being made. I was…07 Sept 2022HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillI had to think for a second about what the hon. Lady was referring to, but she is absolutely right. I agree with her on that, and I will address it a bit later in my speech. The…07 Sept 2022HANSARDChildren’s Social Care WorkforceMy hon. Friend is making a powerful point about the stability that children need. The recent independent care review chaired by Josh MacAlister, which I am sure she is aware of,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDDraft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Ali. The Opposition are committed to supporting the global effort to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.…18 Jul 2022HANSARDDraft Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Dr Huq. The Opposition recognise that regulatory divergence with the European Union will provide opportunities for our financial…12 Jul 2022HANSARDDraft Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2022I hear what the Minister says, but my question was more about the implementation dates for Basel III. I am saying that they should be in line with the European Commission, but if…12 Jul 2022HANSARDDraft Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2022I would like to clarify my question. The suggestion was that MREL requirements be included on a sliding scale from £25 billion to £50 billion of total assets, excluding central…12 Jul 2022HANSARDHome Energy Efficiency: North of EnglandI recognise the argument that the hon. Member is making about the north of England. I hope he will not mind my saying that my constituents in the north of London face similar…06 Jul 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesThat is something that I will talk about. It is all very well to welcome people to this country, but we need to think about the lives that they go on to lead. I will refer to that…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesThis is not often said in this place, but I absolutely agree with my colleague from the other side of the House. I have a daughter who is not far off the age of the little girl…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention, and he is absolutely right. It is a pity that so many children have been affected by the inability to rectify the policy. We knew the…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesAgain, I find myself agreeing with the hon. Gentleman. The Minister for Refugees, to his credit, also met me about the case that I raised at Prime Minister’s questions and was…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I have heard such stories many times from lots of my colleagues, so there is a fundamental flaw in the Home Office process. I have…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesThe Minister is being very generous in allowing us to intervene. I just want to clarify: if a child is coming over and the person who is housing the child is not related to their…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesI thank everyone for their contributions to a very good debate. I especially want to mention Lord Dubs, who was referred to by my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall (Florence…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesI beg to move, That this House has considered the Homes for Ukraine scheme and child refugees. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I want us to consider…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesI thank the Minister for all the new information. Is it official Government policy now that children who are under 18 can come over if they do not have their parents with them?…22 Jun 2022