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Automated Facial Recognition Surveillance — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Civil Rights
Christopher Laurie Malthouse (Conservative, Centre-right): It is definitely the case that in a world where identification technology of all types is accelerating, one of the challenges we face is the preservation of our privacy, and there have been many debates in this House and in the public realm about how we do that. We believe that we have a good, strong and transparent framework in which data can be gathered legally but then kept private, and through which individuals can seek their own privacy by way of the deletion or amendment of data. As I said earlier, we are the guardians of the system. This House is the crucible in which the decisions are made, so we must look sharp about it and not assume that these technological developments are outwith our control.
Automated Facial Recognition Surveillance — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Civil Rights
Richard Quentin Fuller (Conservative, Centre-right): The usual prize—thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker The hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Chi Onwurah) made an important point. The embedding of bias in technology is a major issue that will worsen with the early widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. The Government will inherit these biases as a user of these technologies, so will my hon. Friend, noting that the American studies show that the disproportionality of false recognition for ethnic minority women was between 10 and 100 times that for Caucasians, look seriously at how those technologies are improving as he progresses the adoption of this technology?
NHS Funding Bill — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Immigration
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): We are using all possible means to get in contact with the 1,460 people whom we need to contact, and who we know have travelled to the UK from Wuhan and who have not as far as we know left the country. We are collaborating with Border Force, the airline and others, including universities, schools and cultural organisations to try to make contact.
NHS Funding Bill — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): Order. It will be obvious to the House that a great many people wish to speak this evening and that there is limited time. We will begin with an immediate time limit of nine minutes, but I give notice that that is likely to be reduced later in the evening. I also point out to new Members that, because the time limit is nine minutes, it is not required that they take up the whole of the nine minutes. Brevity is, and always will be, the soul of wit.
NHS Funding Bill — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Other
Lee Anderson (Conservative, Centre-right): Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for allowing me to make my maiden speech; as we would say in Ashfield, "Thank you, mi duck." I am bursting with pride as I stand here as the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ashfield, but I want to pay tribute to my predecessor, Gloria De Piero, who was the MP for Ashfield for nine years. I am sure everybody in the Chamber will agree that she was well respected on both sides of the House. I also want to pay respect to my seven colleagues in Nottinghamshire, who were all elected on the same day as me last month. They did a fantastic job and I make special mention of my good friend, my hon. Friend the Member for Bassetlaw (Brendan Clarke-Smith), who overturned a 5,000 deficit and won a 14,000 majority, and saw the largest swing in the country. He is a modest man—
Claim of Right for Scotland — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Mixed Topics
Douglas Gordon Ross (Conservative, Centre-right): It is always a pleasure to debate issues of importance to Scotland, and it is a huge privilege for me to do so from the Dispatch Box. While I acknowledge the efforts of the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) to secure the debate, the claim of right for Scotland did not come up much during the recent general election campaign that I fought in Moray. It was not the first issue out of people’s lips when they were seeking to elect their representatives to this place. They did not say that they wanted to have a debate on constitutional matters led yet again by the SNP.
Claim of Right for Scotland — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Civil Rights
John Robert Lamont (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful to the Minister for giving way during his excellent response. I wonder whether he is aware of a quite shocking tweet over the weekend from Paul Wheelhouse, the SNP Scottish Government Minister, in response to my tweet about a Burns supper, in which he questioned my Scottishness because I do not share his nationalist agenda. Does the Minister agree that that type of bullying and intimidation, which we see all too often from SNP Members, is not acceptable in this society? Does he also agree that it is perfectly possible to be a proud Scot and also a very proud Brit?
Claim of Right for Scotland — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Civil Rights
Douglas Gordon Ross (Conservative, Centre-right): I think if the hon. Gentleman reads the Official Report of this debate he will see that I did not say it was not contentious; I said it was not the pertinent issue. [Interruption.] Perhaps it was across Scotland, but certainly in Moray it was not the top issue that people were campaigning on and urging their politicians to raise if they were elected to this place. I think it is only right that we look at the key issues that people were discussing at the general election, and perhaps the hon. Gentleman would agree that, even in his own seat in Glasgow, the claim of right was not the issue that people were queueing up to discuss.
Claim of Right for Scotland — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Mixed Topics
Douglas Gordon Ross (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sorry that the hon. Lady thinks that healthcare in Scotland is not important enough for her and I am sorry that she thinks that the education system in Scotland is not important enough for her. However, we are elected as representatives of our constituencies, and Scotland is blessed to have two Governments, so when one Government are failing and letting it down, I think it is incumbent on all politicians to raise issues that affect our constituents day in, day out.
Claim of Right for Scotland — House of Commons, 2020-01-27
Topic: Mixed Topics
Douglas Gordon Ross (Conservative, Centre-right): I have given way—[Interruption.] I am sorry that SNP Members continue to shout me down. I listened to the speech from the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran with, I believe, consideration, and I have taken on board a number of her points. If I may, I will come on to the points made by the hon. Lady. [Interruption.] She is shouting across, "What about the leaflets?" That is one of the things I want to pick up on. Independence and separation never featured on an SNP leaflet; they did not want to tell people that the election was about that. Interestingly, a number of SNP MPs who were returned here—and I am looking particularly at the hon. Member for Angus (Dave Doogan), because his letter was put out in the public domain—were writing to Labour supporters to say, "Vote for me this time; you may be a traditional Labour supporter and a strong Unionist, but vote for me on this occasion not to support separation and independence, but just to stop the Tories getting in."
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): We want a relationship with the EU that is based on friendly co-operation between sovereign equals and is centred on free trade. The economy has grown every year since 2010. Employment is at a record high and wage growth has outpaced inflation for 17 consecutive months. The upcoming Budget will set out ambitious plans to level up across the UK and usher in a decade of renewal.
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman needs to get his facts right. The EU has not ruled out equivalence. Indeed, it agreed in the political declaration to work at speed on an equivalence decision by the end of July this year, and that is welcome.[Official Report, 13 February 2020, Vol. 671, c. 12MC.] We are working very carefully and closely with the EU on having a broad agreement that will mean that our financial services continue to thrive—not only for our benefit, but for its benefit.
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady will know that growth would have been hit by the uncertainty created in this Parliament before the general election. Since the general election, confidence is back because this country has said no to Marxism and has got on with Brexit.
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Gregory William Hands (Conservative, Centre-right): The financial services sector generates 7% of UK GDP, provides 1.1 million jobs and is responsible for £29 billion-worth of tax revenue. Does the Chancellor agree that we need to ensure that the financial services sector is looked after in any trade agreement with the European Union if we are to pay for the infrastructure projects that we expect an announcement on today?
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend, as always, is absolutely right. The financial services sector employs millions of people—not just in London, but in Edinburgh, Birmingham and so many other parts of our great country—and generates more revenue for public services than any other industry. He is right that financial services will be a key part of forging that new relationship with our European friends.
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Jacob Young (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that the best way to boost our manufacturing sector, and the economy, is by creating 10 new free ports—and the best place for a free port is, of course, in Redcar?
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend on the importance of free ports. It is a reminder that, as we forge a new chapter for our country outside the EU, there is so much we can do to boost opportunity in our country, and free ports are a key part of that.
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Victoria Grace Ford (Conservative, Centre-right): About 3,000 people work in the insurance sector in Chelmsford—it is a massive contributor to our economy and to the tax take. Given that the EU grants equivalence in the insurance sector to countries such as Bermuda, is it not perfectly reasonable that the EU should offer the UK the same?
EU Single Market Access: Manufacturing and the Economy — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Housing
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the potential effect on the (a) manufacturing sector and (b) economy of the UK not having access to the EU single market.
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will know that, under this Government, since 2010, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of homes being built. I think that last year there was the highest number of homes built in all but one of the past 30 years. When it comes to building more of those homes, of course we do need enough workers in the industry. That is exactly what our points-based system is about—making sure that it focuses on those areas where we need most support.
Transport Infrastructure Funding — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister is passionate about improving connectivity across the United Kingdom. As my right hon. Friend the Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) will know, that is one particular project that the Prime Minister has expressed interest in and he can assume that we are busy at work fleshing out what it might look like.
Net Zero Emissions Target — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Simon Richard Clarke (Conservative, Centre-right): We are consulting on the option of accelerating the phasing out of petrol and diesel cars, because the average lifespan of a vehicle is around 14 years, and if we are to hit our net zero targets by 2050, we need to be sensitive to that. I can reassure the right hon. Gentleman that we are listening carefully to the industry on this issue. Just last week, I met the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders for a productive conversation on how we can do this in a way that supports the sector.
Small Businesses — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Anthony James Holland Mangnall (Conservative, Centre-right): Last week, Members from across the House came together to celebrate our beers, breweries and pubs. Will the Chancellor and his team raise a glass to our pubs and breweries and lower the duty on those institutions?
Small Businesses — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
John Philip Glen (Conservative, Centre-right): The Treasury team love pubs, and we recognise the importance of pubs to the economy and to community life up and down this country; they provide a place to socialise and drink responsibly. That is why we have frozen the duty over six of the last seven years, which means that a pint of beer is 14p cheaper than it would have been otherwise, and we are now at a 30-year low in real terms.
Small Businesses — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
David Anthony Evennett (Conservative, Centre-right): We all know that small businesses are the driver of growth and prosperity across our country, but too many struggle because of high business rates. Can the Minister confirm that the Conservative Government will extend the retail discount of 50% later this year, giving a much-needed tax cut to millions of small businesses on high streets across the country?
Small Businesses — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
John Philip Glen (Conservative, Centre-right): I am delighted to confirm that the retail discount of 50% will operate from 1 April this year. We will also extend the discount to include cinemas and music venues, extend the duration of the local newspaper office space discount, and introduce an additional discount for pubs, worth £1,000, for up to 18,000 pubs up and down the country.
Small Businesses — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
John Philip Glen (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is right to raise that point. That is why we have the Small Business Commissioner. We are working closely with trade bodies to ensure best practice. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy leads on this, but we work closely with that Department so that more progress is made on this vital matter.
National Infrastructure — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will know that, as we transition from EU structural funds to the shared prosperity fund, it will be important that we set out exactly how that will work. With reference to his question, it means that the Welsh Government will have to work closely with us to see how we can use that for infrastructure projects in Wales.
National Infrastructure — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend raises an important issue that affects many communities. All our constituents would say that the number of potholes is unbearable nowadays, which is why we made it clear in our manifesto that we will have the largest fund ever put in place by any Government to tackle potholes, with more details at the Budget.
Off-payroll Working Rules Review — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What progress his Department is making on its review of the implementation of changes to the off-payroll working rules; and if he will make a statement.
Alexander Jesse Norman (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady may be aware that we have already made a small but important change to the roll-out as a result of the review. We are not aware of blanket determinations being made, although it must be said that many firms are choosing to acknowledge disguised employment and bring those contractors in-house. The hon. Lady should also be aware that there are various routes by which determinations can be challenged, including, if necessary, a submission under the income tax self-assessment process, for a final determination.
Off-payroll Working Rules Review — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What progress his Department is making on its review of the implementation of changes to the off-payroll working rules; and if he will make a statement.
Alexander Jesse Norman (Conservative, Centre-right): We are conducting a review to ensure that this is as smooth as possible. We recognise that there is difficulty here. Some 18 months have passed since the original reform of status determination was announced and in that process we have had a consultation, draft legislation and further discussions and consultation, and we are having a further review now to make sure it is properly and smoothly rolled out.
Zero VAT Rate: E-publications — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Alexander Jesse Norman (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question about e-publications and see by the way, Mr Speaker, that your predecessor Speaker Bercow’s book, aptly named "Unspeakable: the Autobiography" has just been published. Apparently it is an online bestseller in the rather surprising, slightly niche category of blues musician biographies. Unlike many other e-books, it is considerably cheaper than the book itself; whether that will remain so is not clear. I do not know whether you have had a chance to peruse the work, Mr Speaker, but if you have, I am sure you will agree that no reader would have their appetite to read it affected by a reduction in tax. What this brings out is that the pricing of e-books is a commercial decision and it is far from clear whether changing the tax would affect that decision.
Local Authority Funding: Discussions with Secretary of State — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the adequacy of allocations of funding for local authorities.
Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Centre-right): The financial health of local authorities remains a priority for the Government and for me personally as a former local government Minister. I am pleased to say that next year’s local government finance settlement outlines and will deliver the biggest year on year increase in local government spending power for over a decade.
Local Authority Funding: Discussions with Secretary of State — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Housing
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the adequacy of allocations of funding for local authorities.
Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend the Chancellor met my hon. Friend and his local authority recently to discuss this issue, and I have taken representations from them in the past. My hon. Friend is right that rurality and the particular geographic challenges posed by his constituency should be taken into account in the new formula. I am sure that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government will do that when he looks at all the representations in the spring.
Equity of Economic Opportunity — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Housing
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): As we level up opportunity in every region, we will make sure that the whole country benefits, including the east midlands. That includes, for example, the £3.6 billion towns fund that we have announced, with 16 town deals in the east midlands. The Government are also committed to the £250 million growth deal, which provides funding for the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire areas and will include projects such as the Gedling access road.
Equity of Economic Opportunity — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Kevin Paul Hollinrake (Conservative, Centre-right): Small and medium-sized enterprises are critical to economic opportunity and would undoubtedly benefit from greater access to business finance, yet challenger banks suffer from the same capital requirements as larger banks, despite the fact that they do not present the same systemic risk. Will my right hon. Friend say what he might be able to do to change that situation?
Equity of Economic Opportunity — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): This is something that I have discussed with regulators. My hon. Friend is right in his general point about challenger banks and the risks that they may or may not represent. It is right that we take a fresh look at this because having more competition in the banking sector is a good thing, especially for SMEs.
Co-operative and Mutual Businesses: Tax Contribution — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
John Philip Glen (Conservative, Centre-right): Yes, I will. There are 7,000 co-ops across the United Kingdom, employing nearly a quarter of a million people. I have had numerous meetings over the past two years with representatives of co-ops and mutuals, and we had a mutuals workshop last July. I am very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss the recent Manchester mutuals report and to see what we can do together.
Co-operative and Mutual Businesses: Tax Contribution — House of Commons, 2020-02-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Michael Jon Wood (Conservative, Centre-right): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker—[Interruption.] I am sorry, Mr Speaker—it has been so long Perhaps I should declare an interest as a member of the Midcounties co-operative. Will my hon. Friend consider broadening the eligibility for social investment tax relief so that more mutuals and social enterprises can deliver excellent services and outstanding social value?