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Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Heather Kay Wheeler (Conservative, Centre-right): I wonder whether, like me, my right hon. Friend would like to congratulate the Chancellor, particularly on highlighting the hospitality sector—our fantastic pubs, B&Bs and leisure areas—where all this money will help the continuity of business, particularly in our semi-rural areas. South Derbyshire will benefit enormously from that.
Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Theresa Mary May (Conservative, Centre-right): Obviously, the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that commitments were made in that agreement. I am sure the Government will look very closely at how they can deliver on those commitments. The figures that have been announced in the Budget are the Barnett consequentials of the decisions that the Government have taken, but I am sure that he will have an opportunity to raise that matter further. None the less, the Government will be looking closely at how to deliver on those commitments, because they were made in good faith and were about bringing the Northern Ireland Executive together.
Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Edward Julian Egerton Leigh (Conservative, Centre-right): I was not allowed to intervene on the leader of the SNP, but surely any sensible person would come to the conclusion that when faced with an existential threat to our country, such as the coronavirus, we are much better dealing with this together, as a United Kingdom, than as separate nations.
Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Stephen Crabb (Conservative, Centre-right): On the very low costs of borrowing, does my right hon. Friend recognise that there is enormous demand in the City of London for long-dated assets? There is a lot of money looking for long-term investments that will provide secure returns, which is ideal for long-term infrastructure spending.
Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Other
Mark James Harper (Conservative, Centre-right): It is a great pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill (Liam Byrne), because I did not spot in his remarks his declaration of interest as the opponent of the fantastic Andy Street in the west midlands mayoral contest, which coloured his remarks—
Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Alexander Jesse Norman (Conservative, Centre-right): Might it be worth my reminding my right hon. Friend that bank leverage, which had been 20 times capital for 40 years between 1960 and 2000, on average, went from 20 times capital to 50 times capital in seven years under Labour? Therefore, when the bank crisis struck, it was all the worse because the whole sector was wildly over-leveraged.
Budget Resolutions — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Other
Nigel Martin Evans (Conservative, Centre-right): Order. Eight people are trying to catch my eye. I want to get everyone in, but, as Members can see, there is just over an hour left, so, although I am not altering the time limit at this moment, if we stick to about eight minutes, we can get everybody in with equal time.
Coronavirus — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Other
Desmond Angus Swayne (Conservative, Centre-right): I have received a large number of representations to pass on to the Secretary of State, but am I right in thinking that the one thing he is not short of at the moment is advice?
Coronavirus — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Other
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman presses me on a question that is not in my departmental area. I apologise, but I would rather get him the right answer than give him the wrong answer now. I will make sure that we get back to him.
Coronavirus — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Derek Gordon Thomas (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the Secretary of State and all his team for the way that they have handled this so far and for the statement this evening. I also thank him and others for the way in which they have continued to communicate in a clear and very accessible way. As the spread of the virus affects people’s lives in more and more ways, it is really critical that that continues to happen and that fake news cannot be given breathing space. Will he assure us that there is a clear plan about how to communicate so that the whole public know exactly where to go for information when they need it?
Coronavirus — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Aaron Stuart Bell (Conservative, Centre-right): I hugely welcome the fact that we are following the science, including the behavioural science, and the cross-party approach we are taking. Does the Secretary of State share my concern, therefore, that celebrities, including some politicians on social media, are advocating a different approach? They are completely at liberty to do that, but does it risk undermining the national cohesion we need to rise to this challenge?
Coronavirus — House of Commons, 2020-03-11
Topic: Mixed Topics
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): I hope that the decision to keep Parliament open makes it clear that the institutions that are fundamental to our way of life in this country will continue through this virus. We will get through it as a nation, and then we will take this nation forward. This is going to be a difficult and challenging time for many, many people. It will be a national effort, but that national effort will prevail, and we will get through.
Covid-19: Bus Routes — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Rachel Helen Maclean (Conservative, Centre-right): I assure my hon. Friend that the Government take the concerns of the coach industry incredibly seriously, recognising the key part it plays in the tourism industry. That is why it has been able to access £330 billion of Government support, along with all parts of our economy. We are working extremely hard to get tourism up and running, and the coach industry will benefit from that.
Direct Rail Services — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Andrew George Stephenson (Conservative, Centre-right): That would indeed be a great honour. Before a final decision can be taken, we need to review a business case from LNER. Sadly, some of the surveys have been delayed because of coronavirus, but they will be taking place later this summer. I am happy to commit to writing to my right hon. Friend setting out the schedule for that work, and to keeping him and his colleagues updated.
Aviation: Decarbonisation — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Grant Shapps (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right in his question, and he will be interested to hear that we set up the Jet Zero Council specifically to take forward the objective of being the first country to develop a jet commercial airliner to fly at zero carbon across the Atlantic. That will involve not just investment in sustainable aviation fuels, in which money has already been invested and more was announced by me at one of the press conferences, but work on electric planes, hybrid planes and hydrogen planes. He can expect to hear a lot more as we join with industry to help deliver on that ambition.
Aviation: Decarbonisation — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Mohammad Saqib Bhatti (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the Secretary of State for that answer. He will be aware that Birmingham airport in my constituency of Meriden will be key to the economic recovery of the region after the devastating impact of covid-19. Will he confirm that decarbonising the aviation sector is an economic opportunity as well as a green one? Will he join me in commending Birmingham airport on its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2033?
Hydrogen Vehicles — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Greg Smith (Conservative, Centre-right): I welcome the Minister’s answer. Given that hydrogen technology presents such an enormous opportunity for clean UK-made transport of the future, will she ensure that hydrogen gets an equal billing in that R&D in future as we deliver the green revolution in transport?
Aviation Sector: Worker Protection — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Kelly Jane Tolhurst (Conservative, Centre-right): The Chancellor announced an unprecedented package of measures to support business and particularly the aviation sector. The Chancellor and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State have been clear that we stand ready to talk to and hear from businesses that need further support. Of course, my absolute sympathies are with everybody affected with regards to redundancies or any kind of change within their terms and conditions. It is absolutely right that those employees should be treated fairly, and I hope that the unions and BA continue to work together to come to a proper resolution.
Railways: Passenger Confidence — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government have provided guidance to transport operators and the public so that they can travel safely. We have made it mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings on public transport in England and, pleasingly, compliance is growing every day.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Jacob Young (Conservative, Centre-right): UK steel producers, including British Steel in Lackenby, are able to supply more than 90% of HS2’s phase 1 steel requirements. Does the Secretary of State agree that we should do all we can to support UK manufacturing in the construction of HS2? If we are going to build, build, build, let us make it British, British, British.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Grant Shapps (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right about the critical importance of our aviation sector, which is the third biggest in the world. These are extremely worrying times. As the air bridges start to unlock, that will help, and we will hear more about those soon. It is not the case that there has not been a massive package. He forgets the £330 billion to support the economy, which has included a number of measures that the aviation sector has been able to take specific assistance from. It is okay to discount it, but that is money it has been using all the way along. In addition, the aviation sector has been able to access a process that other sectors have not necessarily been able to, putting it directly in talks between the Department for Transport and the Treasury. It has been accessing money and cash through that process, as well.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Housing
Christopher James Green (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government have devolved a great deal of responsibility to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who has to deliver on the Greater Manchester spatial framework and a transport infrastructure required to meet the demands of increased house building. The whole project has suffered delay after delay, so vital infrastructure such as the Westhoughton bypass is not being delivered. What can my right hon Friend do to remove the roadblock in the Mayor’s office?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Grant Shapps (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend will be interested to hear that I am in touch with Swissport and I am following those proposals carefully. As I said in response to an earlier question, we believe that it is important to provide international standards, which may well include specific types of testing. So the answer is yes.
Education Settings: Autumn Opening — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Gavin Alexander Williamson (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman obviously has not noticed that we have already issued guidance about keeping uniform costs low, but I would be happy to share it with him so that he can take the time to read it.
Finance Bill — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Kevin Paul Hollinrake (Conservative, Centre-right): I declare an interest as somebody who has benefited from entrepreneurs’ relief in the past. Is the Minister considering extending the reduction in entrepreneurs’ relief, which I support, to investors’ relief, which currently stands at the same figure as entrepreneurs’ relief used to stand at—£10 million?
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): No, no. Everyone makes a mistake now and then. It is not terrible, but it is time that we managed to grasp this and get it right. I would be grateful if the hon. Lady would set an example, please.
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Other
William Peter Wragg (Conservative, Centre-right): I apologise to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for arriving late, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) on securing the debate. Have there been any approaches from the likes of Manchester airport to take the Minister up on the offer that she appears to be making?
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy — House of Commons, 2020-07-02
Topic: Mixed Topics
Kelly Jane Tolhurst (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is correct. Major infrastructure such as airports always have a wider impact than the activity that they directly partake in. The success of Manchester airport has been a big contributor to the wider local economy and the supply chain, and that is something that we are very mindful of within the Department for Transport. We are working with our colleagues across Government to ensure that we understand the full impact of the difficulties within the aviation sector I would like to point out that the Manchester Airports Group—MAG—and Manchester airport were among the leading members of the expert steering group working with us to devise that health and passenger guidance, and I thank them very much for that. We have built on progress, and on Monday we announced that the Government would shortly begin to ease the health measures at UK borders, allowing passengers to be exempt from self-isolation requirements in certain circumstances on arrival in the UK. The joint biosecurity centre, in close consultation with public health and the chief medical officer, has developed a categorisation of countries and territories that present a lower risk, so that passengers entering the UK from those places will not require 14 days of self-isolation. This has been informed by factors including the level of covid within a country, the number of new cases and the expected trajectory in the coming weeks. Further details, including a full list of those countries from which arriving passengers will be exempt from self-isolation, will be announced shortly. Throughout this process, public safety has been at the heart of our decision making. We have worked closely with health and policy experts from across Government to ensure that the steps we are taking are gradual and minimise the risk of new covid-19 cases, while helping to open up our travel and tourism sectors. We want the aviation sector to return to normal operations as soon as possible. However, even with this week’s announcements, there is a great deal of uncertainty around how long this will take, given the truly international nature of the sector. We want to ensure a safe customer journey in the UK and abroad. We also want aviation to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. The aviation sector must be a green one that creates high-quality, high-skilled jobs.
Covid-19: BAME Health — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Civil Rights
Johanna Peta Churchill (Conservative, Centre-right): There was a passionate debate on this issue last Thursday. As I said then, there is no doubt that covid-19 has upended our lives. The virus cruelly discriminates by many factors, including age, gender and ethnicity. There are still gaps in our understanding of occupational risks and co-morbidity that need attention. My hon. Friend the Minister for Equalities will be taking forward important cross-Government work with the Equality Hub, Public Health England and others.
Infant Mental Health Awareness — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is absolutely right on this. I applaud the work of the First 1001 Days Movement. It is incredibly important. I strongly support the work that it has done to highlight the importance of the early days of life and the time before the birth of children. I have seen that report. I have discussed it with the Minister and we are working very hard to put that into effect.
Covid-19: Next Phase — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): First, there is no reason at all why the exit from the transition period should have the impact that the hon. and learned Lady describes. We have put in place a huge amount of work to ensure that Brexit works positively for our life sciences industry and indeed, as we do now, that we can buy pharmaceutical products from around the world, not just from within the European Union. As for the idea that somehow a trade deal will increase prices of drugs, that is flat wrong.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Robert Alexander Courts (Conservative, Centre-right): Maintaining safe and healthy food standards is essential for public health. As we leave the European Union and sign trade deals around the world, what are Ministers doing to ensure that the system maintains public confidence?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Philip Martin Dunne (Conservative, Centre-right): Yesterday’s announcement on easing restrictions for those like me who are among the 2.2 million people who have been shielding for months is very welcome. What reassurance can my right hon. Friend give on the scientific evidence that supported the decision to ease restrictions for shielders from 6 July and to finish them on 31 July?
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Other
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): I do not want to accuse the right hon. and learned Gentleman of making a U-turn, but there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth and so on. It is good to have his support on that matter today. I welcome the spirit and the manner in which he has responded to this statement today.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Other
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sure there will come a moment when lessons need to be learned—indeed, we are learning them the whole time—but I do not consider at the moment that a full-scale national inquiry is a good use of official time.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Sara Alice Britcliffe (Conservative, Centre-right): This news will be a relief for so many pub owners in Hyndburn and Haslingden, whether it be the Green Squirrel or the Heys Inn. The relaxation of the 2 metre rule will make it that little bit easier for micropubs such as the Vault, Hustle Bar and the Knuzden Tap. Can the Prime Minister assure me that the Government will work closely with local authorities so that pubs and restaurants are able to utilise their outdoor space, and will he visit Hyndburn and Haslingden?
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): There is hardly any area of the country that I do not intend to visit in the course of the reopening of pubs and hostelries. There is a massive opportunity now for our pubs, with all their inventiveness, to think of ways of making their businesses covid-secure, exploiting hitherto unloved and unvalued outdoor spaces that may become havens for tables and chairs and using their ingenuity to open up in all the ways that they can.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): The right hon. Lady knows very well that the Government have invested record sums in protecting businesses, by comparison with any other country. We have done more to protect businesses around the whole of the country, including in Wales. I said that we are proceeding as one UK, and we are. I have my doubts about the 5 mile rule in Wales and wonder whether that might be something that was reviewed. But she makes a very important point about the need to protect against a second outbreak and to make sure that we are in good shape to crack down on flare-ups. I believe that we are and I believe to an extent that perhaps we did not think possible a month ago we are able to do local whack-a-mole in the way that she has described.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Gareth Alan Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): Going to the pub is a great British institution and vital if we want to get our economy back on track. Will the Prime Minister therefore join me in calling on people from the 4th of July to do their patriotic best for Britain and go to the pub?
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Mixed Topics
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (Conservative, Centre-right): Yes. I do encourage people to take advantage of the freedoms that they are rightly reacquiring, but I must stress that people should act in a responsible way. I know that that is where the public are and that that is what people want to see. They want to see this reopening happening gradually. They want to see the frost leaving the tundra slowly. They understand the risks that we still face. So yes, I want to see people out in the shops—it is a fantastic thing to see. Yes, I want to see people taking advantage of hospitality again—a wonderful thing. Yes, I want to see people enjoying friends and family again, but they have to do it in a responsible way and observe social distancing.
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Simon James Jupp (Conservative, Centre-right): I warmly welcome the news from the Prime Minister regarding the tourism sector, which will be especially well received in East Devon. Of course, he is more than welcome to visit any time. Can he confirm that the Government will publish full guidance to ensure that businesses can keep themselves and their customers safe while keeping the virus under control?
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Richard Michael John Ogilvie Graham (Conservative, Centre-right): This statement paves the way for Britain to bounce back with most of the hospitality sector reopening, and it gives us more confidence for the 10th anniversary Gloucester history festival in September. Does my right hon. Friend agree with me that, while many of us want to see cricket played again safely and air bridges established as soon as possible, the absolutely crucial goal is for all children, and pupils and students at FE colleges and universities to be able to go back to school, college and university in the autumn absolutely safely?
Covid-19 Update — House of Commons, 2020-06-23
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Gary Nicholas Streeter (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank my right hon. Friend for the clarity he has given today to the hospitality and tourism sector in the great south-west. Will he also give a glimmer of hope that the Government will look sympathetically at more support over the winter, if necessary, to ensure that this very seasonal sector can survive such a restricted season?