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High Street Businesses — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Housing
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): I have talked about reopening and recovery. We need to build back better and build resilience into our high streets and the ecosystems that make our communities. We have extended the moratorium on rents until next year so that we can legislate to encourage proper conversations between landlords and tenants. We are also reviewing the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Automotive Sector — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): Ministers in this Department have regular and productive discussions with the automotive sector on opportunities in the UK. Through our efforts, just last week—five years after the EU referendum—a new electric vehicle hub in Sunderland was announced, which will benefit the whole sector. Nissan still remains in the UK. Nissan is investing in the UK.
Automotive Sector — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): My colleagues across the Department speak with the Welsh Government regularly, and I have quad meetings with my counterparts in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We absolutely recognise the importance of the automotive sector to the UK’s economy, and indeed to the Welsh economy, and are continuing to invest in it. By supporting innovation in the sector’s transition to zero-emission technologies, we are securing existing jobs and creating jobs for the future.
Net Zero Emissions Target — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Anne-Marie Belinda Trevelyan (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are continuing to fund a number of schemes as part of our commitment to retrofit homes in order to cut energy bills for the poorest households and make them greener on that path to net zero. The green homes grant local authority delivery scheme, which is supporting projects to install energy efficiency measures for low-income households, has already provided £500 million to local authorities and low-income households across England. That is being delivered up to the end of this year. In June this year, we launched the sustainable warmth competition, enabling local authorities to apply for further funding under the £200 million local authority delivery phase 3 scheme.
Open Banking — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): I and my officials have regular conversations with the Competition and Markets Authority on a wide range of issues, although open banking is normally handled by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for Saffron Walden (Kemi Badenoch). We support independence as a key criterion for the future open banking governance model.[Official Report, 20 July 2021, Vol. 699, c. 6MC.]
Open Banking — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
John David Penrose (Conservative, Centre-right): I am delighted to hear that the independence of open banking is a core principle. Would my hon. Friend agree that open banking potentially creates a much wider idea or direction of travel for open everything? All sorts of other sectors could benefit from this approach to allow switching to be done much more easily and much more quickly. We could open up to competition many more sectors of our economy.
Open Banking — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): I totally agree with my hon. Friend. He is absolutely right, because we want to continue the UK’s lead in open banking, but there is so much more to do with smart data. We will learn the lessons that allow us to lead in open banking and apply them to all those other areas that he mentions.
Investment Security Unit: Parliamentary Scrutiny — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Amanda Jane Solloway (Conservative, Centre-right): The National Security and Investment Act 2021 delivers important reforms of UK investment-screening powers, helping to keep this country safe. The Government look forward to working with the BEIS Committee to enable it to provide the same effective scrutiny of the Investment Security Unit as it does of the rest of the Department’s work. We are in the process of developing a memorandum of understanding to allow it to do just that.
Investment Security Unit: Parliamentary Scrutiny — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Amanda Jane Solloway (Conservative, Centre-right): No, we will make sure that the BEIS Committee has the information it needs to fulfil its remit and scrutinise the work of the Investment Security Unit. As my right hon. Friend will be aware, the Osmotherly rules set out how secret and top secret material should be handled with respect to Committees other than the Intelligence and Security Committee. I can assure the House that we will have regard to those principles as we develop the memorandum of understanding with the BEIS Committee.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Nicola Jane Aiken (Conservative, Centre-right): Independent businesses are the beating heart of our high streets, and my constituency is fortunate because it is brimming with independent shops that are ready to sell everything from artisan food to emerging fashion brands. Last weekend we marked Independents’ Day, and I visited Marylebone, where I was delighted to visit Paul Rothe & Son Deli, Penton’s hardware shop, and Sandfords flower stall. Does my hon. Friend agree that we must do everything in our power to support independent businesses this summer, and encourage people back to city centres, including central London and every other city centre in the United Kingdom, to take advantage of those brilliant unique shops?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is a doughty champion of small and independent businesses in her constituency, as well as of those big businesses that everybody knows around the world, not just the country. She is right to say that if people come to the centre of London, which has been remarkably quiet and slow to recover, they will see the benefits of those independent shops, as well as being able to enjoy everything that the most fantastic global city, represented by my hon. Friend, has to offer.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Anne-Marie Belinda Trevelyan (Conservative, Centre-right): As I mentioned in an earlier answer, I met a number of trustees a few weeks ago and we discussed a number of issues in detail. I left them with a number of issues to go away and consider. The proposition as it currently stands is one that the Government do not wish to take forward, but I have asked the trustees to come back to me once they have considered the questions we discussed.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): What a fantastic story. In just 18 months, my hon. Friend has shown the impact of his work across his home town. He is absolutely right. Dewsbury’s transformative £24.8 million investment will make it a more attractive place to live, work and invest by supporting projects that deliver that enhanced business environment, such as the arcade to be reopened to small independent businesses and Dewsbury market to be transformed into a modern-day market, with fibre network improvements and repurposing underused sites. This is really going to boost Dewsbury’s reputation as a place for starting and growing a business.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Housing
James Barry Daly (Conservative, Centre-right): In November last year, the Government report on the first statutory review of the pubs code was published. It proposed certain changes that could improve the operation of the code. Will my hon. Friend update the House on whether those changes have been implemented? Does he believe that further statutory provisions are required to adequately protect the interests of tied tenants and ensure a future for thousands of pubs throughout the country?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Housing
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank my hon. Friend for his interest in a really important area of supporting pubs. We will shortly publish a consultation to seek views on detailed options to improve the practical operation of the pubs code. It is important that all interested parties are able to comment, given the code’s complexity and potential impact on property rights. It covers just under 8,700 tied pub tenants in England and Wales, so it is only a small proportion of businesses in the hospitality sector, but a very important proportion. Next year, we will launch a second statutory review to seek stakeholders’ views on the effectiveness of the pubs code.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): Travel has an impact beyond the sector itself and the impact of reopening our cities. We will continue to work with the sector to offer it support and to flex our support. My hon. Friend mentioned weddings. On 21 June, the restrictions on weddings were eased, which I was pleased to see. The number is now determined by how many a venue can safely accommodate with social distancing measures in place. I am looking forward to the day when those final social distancing measures can melt away.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): I have continued to converse, whether in person or on social media, with some of the people leading the campaign in this area. As I have said before, a lot of the schemes we put in place have been reverse engineered so we can deliver them quickly, at pace and at scale. We have not been able to save every business and every job, but clearly, we will look to not only reopen and recover, so that we can bounce back better and protect as many jobs as we can, but create new jobs as well.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Damien Moore (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my hon. Friend the Minister agree that the billion pound investment package recently unveiled by Nissan UK is a further post-Brexit mark of confidence in UK science, technology and manufacturing? Will he do more to ensure that such investment is forthcoming in the next few years?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Paul Stuart Scully (Conservative, Centre-right): Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. My right hon. Friend the Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth was right to recuse herself from the decision to ensure probity. We will find an answer for the hon. Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Catherine West) from the Secretary of State.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Civil Rights
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): I am looking closely at those recommendations. I want to look at the expert advice of everyone out there who is providing good, sensible advice about how we can come together to tackle this pandemic. The hon. Lady is right to point out that the pandemic has, sadly, been disproportionate in certain communities and in its impact, including, sadly, on disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. That is true not just in the UK; it is true across the world, and we need to work out a plan to deal with that, and also, if there is ever a future pandemic, to ensure that we have learned the lessons.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Sajid Javid (Conservative, Centre-right): First, may I associate myself with the hon. Gentleman’s expression of condolences? On his substantive question, I am not fully aware of the information he has requested, but I have noted it and will look into it and write to him.
Covid-19: Education Settings — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Gavin Alexander Williamson (Conservative, Centre-right): It is as if the hon. Gentleman’s constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Barrow and Furness (Simon Fell) and the hon. Gentleman think incredibly alike—perhaps not on absolutely everything, but certainly on this issue. My hon. Friend met me just last week, and we spoke about that exact matter. The best thing we can do to help those outdoor centres is ensure that their doors can open to welcome not just day visitors, but those who want to stay there on a residential basis. We will continue to look at what other measures we can introduce to support the sector. I know the value and enrichment that comes from doing so many activities, whether on Lake Windermere or in many other excellent locations around the country, and it brings real benefit. I am sure that my right hon. Friend the Minister for School Standards would be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and his colleagues.
Points of Order — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving me notice that he intended to raise this point of order. I can say very safely and in a straightforward way that such behaviour by a Minister or, indeed, any Member is wrong —quite simply wrong As things have not been operating normally here this last year and a bit, Members may not be aware that there is a little booklet called "Rules of behaviour and courtesies in the House of Commons", and I seriously advise everybody to look at it. It is not some ancient tome hidden away in the Library about how things worked in this ancient Parliament; it is bang up to date. It says quite clearly that as a matter of courtesy between one Member and another: "You should notify colleagues whenever…you intend to visit a colleague’s constituency (except on purely private visits)." I take it that the right hon. Gentleman is certain that this was not a private visit.
Points of Order — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): Excellent. Then the right hon. Lady will be aware of the situation. I simply say to all Members that it says in this booklet—and Mr Speaker takes this very seriously—that failing to inform colleagues of an intention to visit their constituency "is regarded…as very discourteous." That is what I can say to the right hon. Gentleman now: it is discourteous for the Minister to behave in this fashion, and I am quite sure that an apology will be forthcoming.
Points of Order — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the hon. Lady for her point of order, and for telling me that she intended to raise this point of order. I am not at all surprised, as I have heard her speak many times about this subject with passion in this Chamber. The hon. Lady will know, of course, that the decision about whether Ministers come to the House to make an announcement or to respond to a report is not a matter for the Chair, but I can advise her that there are various ways in which, as the Table Office will advise her, she may endeavour to bring a Minister to the Chamber to answer the questions that clearly to her and her constituents are important questions I will now suspend the House for three minutes so that arrangements can be made for the next item of business.
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Robert Goodwill (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the Minister agree that in that situation it would be open to any Member of this House to ask a Minister or the Prime Minister at the Dispatch Box whether he or she considered it to be a matter of confidence and then what followed from that would bear that out?
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Robert Goodwill (Conservative, Centre-right): Is it not also the case that, if there were a vote in the Commons that many considered to be a confidence vote, but the Government refused to accept that, it would be open to the official Opposition to table a confidence motion, in which there would be no doubt whatsoever?
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Michael Andrew Gove (Conservative, Centre-right): Exactly so, and it is absolutely important, as my right hon. Friend points out, that we stick to the principle that, immediately upon receipt of a request from the Opposition for a vote of no confidence, such a debate is granted and that the Prime Minister of the day would make their case. Following the defeat of an earlier attempt by my right hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May) to secure support for her withdrawal Bill, a motion of no confidence was tabled by the then leader of the Labour party. That motion of no confidence was defeated and that allowed the Prime Minister to consider other ways of fulfilling that mandate.
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Anthony James Holland Mangnall (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sorry to interrupt the hon. Lady, but that argument is somewhat of a straw house of an argument, because that could still be used at the end of a five-year parliamentary term if the Government stacked their legislative programme to be so in the interests of their constituent base that they would win anyway. So I am not entirely sure that her argument holds water, because either way, the Government of the day, whatever their colour, are able to do whatever they want in legislative terms that is most beneficial to their constituents.
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Michael Andrew Gove (Conservative, Centre-right): It is very much on that point. That case was brought by the hon. Gentleman’s hon. and learned Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry). Why was she sacked from the SNP Front Bench?
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Mixed Topics
Jacqueline Doyle-Price (Conservative, Centre-right): To emphasise the point that my right hon. Friend has just made, the truth is not that a monarch would never be put in a position where she had to say no, but that what happens in our constitution means that that question is never put until it is an acceptable time for a general election. Putting it in rules in the Fixed-term Parliaments Act got in the way of a functioning electoral democracy.
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Nigel Martin Evans (Conservative, Centre-right): Minister, we have already had many messages from within the Chamber welcoming you back to the place where you rightfully belong. May I say on behalf of every Member of Parliament that it brings us great joy to see you back here in Parliament?
Covid-19 Vaccines: Nepal — House of Commons, 2021-07-06
Topic: Other
Nigel Martin Evans (Conservative, Centre-right): It being 6.59 pm as we go into the Adjournment debate and the Minister moves slowly to his place, the Dispatch Box has been sanitised, so we do not need to suspend the House. The fact that I am rabbiting on a little will mean that the hon. Member for Monmouth (David T. C. Davies) need move the Adjournment only once I do apologise, but as this is a very limited debate, Members other than the hon. Member for Ealing, Southall (Mr Sharma) and the Minister will not be able to make speeches. However, they will at least be able to ask to intervene on the Minister; of course, it will be up to the Minister whether he accepts their intervention Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(David T. C. Davies.)
Native Species and Wildlife — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Public Lands
Kate Elizabeth Kniveton (Conservative, Centre-right): The Washlands in my constituency is a fantastic place to visit: an expansive piece of natural land that follows the river through the heart of Burton upon Trent. Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking East Staffordshire Borough Council, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and other organisations for their efforts in transforming the Trent valley to create spaces that work for both people and wildlife?
Native Species and Wildlife — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Mixed Topics
Rebecca Faye Clark (Pow) (Conservative, Centre-right): There is hot competition this morning for the best constituency, and my hon. Friend’s area is an extremely interesting and diverse landscape. I of course thank all organisations that are working to transform the Trent valley, including East Staffordshire Borough Council and the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Such partnerships and collaboration between partners and the community are absolutely key to the building of successful projects to restore and enhance natural and cultural heritage. I visited the Somerset levels yesterday, where similar partnership working is going so well, with so many partners. I am grateful to all the partners for their efforts towards goals for thriving plants and wildlife right across England.
Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector: Competitiveness — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Mixed Topics
Victoria Mary Boswell Prentis (Conservative, Centre-right): One thing that I have just said in reference to this question is that we are very keen to promote the buying of British produce. We have a plan to promote domestic products, and we are further strengthening export support. On the other part of the hon. Lady’s question, we will have a chapter in the new Australia deal to deal with the protection of animal welfare standards. I encourage her to get engaged with the details as they emerge in the course of this year.
Agricultural Sector: Labour Supply — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Immigration
Victoria Mary Boswell Prentis (Conservative, Centre-right): DEFRA is working closely with industry and wider Government to ensure that UK growers get the labour they need. This year, the seasonal workers pilot has been expanded from 10,000 to 30,000 visas. Many workers are among those who now have settled or pre-settled status.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Mixed Topics
Robert Largan (Conservative, Centre-right): The moors of the Dark Peak are staggeringly beautiful, but unfortunately they remain some of the most depleted in Europe. The case for restoring our peat moorlands makes sense on so many levels. It enhances biodiversity and improves water quality, helping keep water bills down. It reduces the risk of flooding and of wildfire, and it helps tackle climate change. I am proud that the Government are investing huge sums of money in restoration already, but we do need to go further and faster. Can I invite the Secretary of State to come up on the moors of the High Peak with me, so he can see the excellent work being done first-hand and so we can make the case for continued investment in this vital restoration?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Mixed Topics
Charles George Eustice (Conservative, Centre-right): I know that fly-tipping is a challenge. My hon. Friend says that £400 is too low. That is an immediate on-the-spot penalty fine, which was introduced just a couple of years ago. Prior to that, local authorities had to try to bring a prosecution, but we are doing more to try to improve the traceability of waste, to strengthen the waste carrier transfer system and to digitise the notes to improve the traceability and track down the criminals behind this fly-tipping.
Online and In-person Communal Worship: Covid-19 Restrictions — House of Commons, 2021-06-17
Topic: Civil Rights
Andrew Edmund Armstrong Selous (Conservative, Centre-right): The Church of England is strongly encouraging churches to support both in-person and online communal worship, and training has been given to thousands of clergy to enable this. It is up to local churches to decide how best to do this.