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Last run date: 2025-04-25
2025-04-24
Emma Hardy (25646)
match score: 0.74
If my hon Friend would like, I can share details highlighting her interest in providing views to the officials responsible
Judith Cummins (25393)
match score: 0.68
Members will see that there is a lot of interest in business questions today—about 80 wish to speak. I therefore ask any Members who have a long question to rewrite it. It should be no longer than two or three sentences.
Mark Garnier (24824)
match score: 0.68
May I first say a hearty congratulations to the Minister on bringing through her first Bill in the new Government? She was parachuted into the job rather recently, but she has done a magnificent job, and it has been a pleasure to engage with her. We share the aim of working in the interests of the wider economy, and we have worked together on the Bill. We may differ on a few tiny details, but we agree on its overall objective.
Emma Reynolds (24868)
match score: 0.67
I understand that the sector’s interest in this matter stems from a provision in clause 7 that gives the Bank of England an explicit power to require the issuance of securities by the firm in resolution where the new mechanism in the Bill is used. This provides a means for the Bank of England to give effect to a recapitalisation under the new mechanism established by the Bill. Its purpose is to provide additional operational certainty that, if the Bank of England needs the failing firm to issue shares as part of its resolution, doing so will not be put at risk by the usual administrative process of share issuance.
Abena Oppong-Asare (25846)
match score: 0.67
I thank the hon. Member for his work in this space, because I know he has done a lot of work on this issue. We are constantly looking at the risk register and updating it, and a lot of work has been done. Alongside that, we are carrying out a resilience review. As he rightly pointed out, we need to work across a wide range of sectors to make sure that wider society plays a greater role in this matter, and the work that I have been doing has involved meeting businesses, voluntary organisations and vulnerable groups to make sure that the issues are reflected. We will make sure that we share the lessons learned with the House in due course, and I have also engaged with parliamentarians on this issue.
Matt Rodda (25691)
match score: 0.67
I appreciate that the Bill’s scope is limited, and the Minister is making an excellent case for the Government. I realise that bank collapses are unusual and that the Government take a range of steps to try to protect the interests of consumers, but could she write to reassure me on the related point of bank branches there were a bank collapse?
Hamish Falconer (26446)
match score: 0.66
The right hon Gentleman has long had an interest and he is right to call me to the House to answer questions
Lucy Powell (25165)
match score: 0.66
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important matter. There is nothing worse for pension holders than seeing the value of their pension eroded because uprating is not happening in line with inflation. Pension scheme trustees have a duty to act in the best interests of their members, and I will ensure that a Minister looks into this case for her.
Lucy Powell (25165)
match score: 0.66
I will absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating Clydebank FC, known as the Bankies. What a great honour it will be for a new Member of Parliament to see their football club lifting the league trophy at their home ground on Saturday. I am slightly otherwise engaged this weekend with my own football interests, but I look forward to seeing him with the trophy at Clydebank on social media.
Emma Hardy (25646)
match score: 0.66
I thank my hon Friend for his thoughtful contribution as always and for his interest in this area
Lucy Powell (25165)
match score: 0.65
I certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating William on highlighting the issues of road safety in Bacup and across Rossendale and Darwen. He is absolutely right: road safety matters attract a great deal of interest in this House. We will soon deliver an updated strategic framework for road safety. I will ensure that that is brought to this House, and I will consider his request for a debate.
Jim Shannon (13864)
match score: 0.65
I thank the Minister very much for his answers to those questions. The reform of public services is important, and I welcome the ideas he has put forward. I know he has a deep interest in Northern Ireland. Is it possible on his journeys to Northern Ireland—I understand that he goes regularly —for him to discuss the reform of public services with the Northern Ireland Assembly and the relevant Minister to ensure that we can have the same benefits that come from what he is putting forward today, thereby improving services and saving money at the same time?
Vikki Slade (26582)
match score: 0.65
My constituent, Paul Pearson, tragically lost his granddaughter Lauren following an accidental drug overdose. He later discovered that she had been introduced to drugs by someone at her dance school. Safeguarding concerns were not passed to the Disclosure and Barring Service. It was suggested that the individual also was not DBS-registered. When I queried that with the Home Office, it said that Home Office legislation around regulated activity only provides eligibility for checks and does not make them a requirement. I am sure that the Leader of the House shares my concerns on this. Will she ask the Government to make time for a debate on DBS and how it can be strengthened to protect children?
2025-04-23
Matt Turmaine (26417)
match score: 0.93
I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Mark Ferguson (26310)
match score: 0.87
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Stephen Gethins (25324)
match score: 0.84
I also note my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests in relation to higher education
Scott Arthur (26591)
match score: 0.79
I make my response within the context of my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and I note my membership of the University and College Union
Matt Rodda (25691)
match score: 0.73
First, I should declare an interest: I have close relatives working in the water sector, although in science rather than in the water industry
Torsten Bell (26331)
match score: 0.72
I thank the hon. Member for the reminder to respond to that point. He will know that trustees already have a responsibility to invest in the interests of their members and that the law requires trustees of significant schemes—with more than 100 members—to set out a clear statement of their investment principles. The hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart) mentioned some of the issues they will want to consider in that. That is how trustees provide clarity to their savers. There is also then scope for individuals, particularly in larger pension schemes on the defined contribution side, to make choices about where they invest their funds. We see that, for example, with the National Employment Savings Trust, the Government-backed pension scheme, where individuals make different choices on the grounds of ethical issues across the board, including defence, as mentioned by the hon. Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord). I thank him for his intervention and for reminding me to come back on that point before concluding.
Ian Murray (24872)
match score: 0.68
That is in the national interests of the UK
Calum Miller (26617)
match score: 0.68
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) for opening this debate for the Liberal Democrats, and I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am an office holder in the all-party parliamentary water group.
Douglas McAllister (26334)
match score: 0.67
Will the Secretary of State join me in welcoming the pragmatic and calm approach of our Prime Minister to this issue? He is working in the clear interests of businesses and consumers, in contrast to Opposition Members, who seem interested only in social media and quick headlines
Emma Hardy (25646)
match score: 0.66
That is something she might be interested in
2025-04-22
John Martin McDonnell (10383)
match score: 0.9
I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Tahir Ali (25888)
match score: 0.9
I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Lewis Cocking (26316)
match score: 0.9
I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Vikki Slade (26582)
match score: 0.87
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Elaine Stewart (26598)
match score: 0.83
I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; I was a manager at the CRT
Bridget Phillipson (24709)
match score: 0.68
I recognise my hon Friend’s long-standing interest and campaigning in this area
Shabana Mahmood (24788)
match score: 0.68
I thank the Chair of the Justice Committee for raising an important issue for his own constituents that also has wider significance. I will publish the full terms of reference and place them in the Libraries of both Houses very soon. Regardless of whether the review goes into the specifics of every other type of case, I am sure that it will make findings on how such cases, particularly involving people with mental health conditions, are properly managed. I am sure that those findings will be of interest not just to our Department but to others, and will be implemented by the Government in due course.
2025-04-08
Paul Holmes (25808)
match score: 0.74
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I want to correct the record. When I asked my question, I did not refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which indicates that I am a trustee of the armed forces parliamentary scheme. I apologise for not doing so.
Rebecca Smith (26512)
match score: 0.73
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I will refer to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission during my speech
Rachel Reeves (24851)
match score: 0.7
I had better declare an interest as a proud Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey
Gareth Thomas (10594)
match score: 0.69
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his continued representation of his constituents’ interests. He has made a number of very clear representations to me on the importance of the Gloucester post office, and I would be very happy to meet him to discuss its future as it transitions to a franchise-run operation. I should make it clear that the Post Office very much wants these franchises to be in key locations that are important for our communities, because that is obviously where the commercial income will come from, so it will be keen to meet with stakeholders such as Members of this House and other local stakeholders. If my hon. Friend would like to meet me to discuss this issue further, I would be very happy to do so.
Gareth Thomas (10594)
match score: 0.68
My hon Friend has followed this issue for a long time, and I recognise his continuing interest
Gareth Thomas (10594)
match score: 0.68
During my engagement with the National Federation of SubPostmasters, concerns have been raised that the Post Office may have acted improperly in the course of the network transformation programme during the 2010s. There are claims that the Post Office and its representatives put undue pressure on postmasters, and may have given unregulated financial advice to encourage them to move on to contracts that were ultimately not in their best interests. Those allegations must be taken seriously. I am therefore commissioning an independent review of the conduct of the programme to establish whether there was any improper or coercive behaviour, and I will update the House on the scope and timing of the review in due course.
Darren Jones (25637)
match score: 0.67
As I represent the neighbouring constituency, I declare that the project may have some indirect benefit for my constituents
Rachel Reeves (24851)
match score: 0.67
I thank the hon. Lady for those questions. This is a time for pragmatism and cool heads, not to rush a response. We are working closely with business. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade announced in the House last week a call for evidence on the response that businesses are looking for. Ratcheting up barriers to trade and ratcheting up tariffs will not be in our country’s interests, whether in terms of inflation or, indeed, for supply chains. We need to have cool heads and think about the national interest, not give knee-jerk reactions.
Hilary Benn (10669)
match score: 0.66
On the duty reimbursement scheme, I have met HMRC officials, because I agree with the hon. Gentleman that it is important that the scheme works effectively, depending on the number of Northern Ireland businesses that are affected, to reimburse tariffs. I would just say, however, that Northern Ireland imports about £800 million-worth of goods from the United States of America, which is about 2% of Northern Ireland’s total purchases. That impacts upon his third question. We are going to have to take this a stage at a time. The Prime Minister has made it quite clear that he will do what is in the national interest to protect our businesses, our companies and our economic future, but it is precisely because of the Windsor framework that the duty reimbursement scheme exists.
2025-04-07
Alison Bennett (26498)
match score: 0.87
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Alistair Carmichael (10785)
match score: 0.86
I remind the House of my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Desmond Swayne (10580)
match score: 0.83
My interests are in the register, Mr Speaker
Angela Rayner (25429)
match score: 0.82
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which states that I am a trade union member.
Michael Payne (26408)
match score: 0.81
I refer hon Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests regarding my unpaid membership of two local authorities
Heidi Alexander (24953)
match score: 0.75
Officials in my Department are looking at this issue very closely. I would be interested in learning more from the hon. Member about the visit she made to the business in her constituency.
Jim Shannon (13864)
match score: 0.7
If that is the case, I met a manager in my constituency last Friday who told me he would be very interested in that scheme but he does not know about it
Luke Akehurst (26420)
match score: 0.66
For 13 years before my election, I worked as director of an organisation called We Believe in Israel, and I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Part of my job was to lead study tours for British politicians to visit Israel—incidentally, every single trip I led also visited the west bank to hear Palestinian perspectives on the conflict. I commend my hon. Friends the Members for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) and for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang) for wanting to visit the region and see the situation for themselves. We probably disagree on aspects of the conflict, but they are moderate voices who support a two-state solution, and it is outrageous that they were detained and not allowed entry. Does the Minister agree that it is vital for hon. Members to visit Israel and the west bank and see the situation at first hand; that doing so helps people to arrive at an informed, nuanced and balanced view; and that anything that hinders this is to be deplored?
2025-04-03
Roger Gale (10217)
match score: 0.78
I should properly declare an interest as a former member of the British Actors’ Equity Association
Max Wilkinson (26344)
match score: 0.75
Madam Deputy Speaker, I have already told the Member to whom I am about to refer that I intend to refer to him today, because his entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests is revealing
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.72
I do the same for the United Kingdom: I have to put our interests first
Leigh Ingham (26392)
match score: 0.72
I am not sure whether a declaration is necessary in this case, but I would like to make it known that I am member of the Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections, and I commend Mr Speaker for his work in this space
Marsha de Cordova (25620)
match score: 0.69
Yes, I am very happy to meet my hon. Friend. The Church Commissioners have transparently registered all mineral rights with the Land Registry. I cannot comment on the specifics, as I am sure he would agree, but I am very happy to meet him and will ensure there are officials from the Church investment team, too.
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.68
My hon. Friend is right; Bracknell has some tremendous businesses, such as Honeywell, Dell and 3M, so he will be seeking to promote and defend particular constituency interests. I have had tremendous support for the approach that I have mapped out today not just from UK businesses but from US businesses as well, particularly those with an economic relationship with the UK. Right now people are seeking evidence that countries around the world are trying to deal with this difficult situation in the right way, in their own national interests but also in a way that gives us an opportunity to strengthen rather than weaken those important trading relationships.
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.68
Our job is to defend the UK national interest, and the company in Torbay that the hon. Member described—it sounds like a fantastic company —is an exemplar of why I want businesses to be based in the UK: because they can then access a whole range of markets from the best possible position. That is exactly the kind of company that, because of complex supply chains, will have questions about what the announcements mean for it. We decided to launch bespoke information on great.gov.uk today to coincide with this announcement precisely to attempt to provide such companies with the assurance that they need.
Lindsay Hoyle (10295)
match score: 0.67
I am going to call the shadow Minister, but I am not sure whether he should declare an interest as a former apprentice of London Broncos
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.67
I will keep my right hon Friend updated given her particular constituency interest
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.67
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I have constituency interests that are similar to his, and the close alignment between ourselves and the US on defence and security matters is an enduring and huge asset to both countries, so I share the sentiments he has raised. He asks whether we can engage US counter- parts in this conversation about a more constructive way forward. Yes, that was always part of our thinking, and our trading bodies in the UK have excellent US links in the main, and they engage in similar activity around that. On his specific point, I have no detail to give him— I have no knowledge of anything like that being used as a bargaining chip, but if I need to give him additional information, I am happy to write to him to provide that.
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.67
I am tremendously grateful for my hon. Friend’s support and for her question—Adam Smith is probably the best historical reference we have had in this statement so far. As she knows, I have always aspired for my Department to be one of the most pro-Scottish UK ministries, because of the interests that we are there to defend and promote. She will also know that this week is Tartan Week in the US. The Secretary of State for Scotland is in the US right now, and I admire the way that he has turned the Scottland Office into such an economically focused Department, working with Scottish businesses, and working closely with me. That is a tremendous initiative, and one that we will continue to promote.
Luke Murphy (26488)
match score: 0.66
Does the Business Secretary agree that it is hard to take the Conservative party’s criticisms of our trade approach seriously, given its appalling record on meeting its claims to be able to achieve trade deals? I urge him to continue with his calm approach to this, in the interests of businesses in Basingstoke and across the country, and to take those decisions in the national interest
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.66
I am grateful for the support of my hon. Friend’s constituents. I hear in every part of the country that our approach is genuinely the one that businesses want us to take. It is calm—I am not sure whether it is cool—and, I hope, reassuring to businesses in my hon. Friend’s area. A lot of people are always offering advice in this area. At times, they are offering to escalate a conflict, and perhaps do not have a plan to de-escalate it, but this Government’s approach is always to pursue our national interest, work with partners, and look at the mutual benefits we could get from doing things right. I am extremely grateful for the support for that policy from Members in all parts of the House today.
Jim Shannon (13864)
match score: 0.66
In his reply to my right hon Friend yesterday, the Prime Minister kindly committed to act in our national interest, so will the Secretary of State outline for the record what steps will be taken to do just that?
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (26472)
match score: 0.65
Just as President Trump is acting in what he believes is his national interest, will the Secretary of State reassure me and my constituents in Felixstowe and across Suffolk Coastal that he and the Prime Minister will act firmly in our national interests, and do whatever is necessary to protect British jobs, British trade and industry, and British consumers?
2025-04-02
Keir Starmer (25353)
match score: 0.8
I do take a personal interest
Greg Smith (25925)
match score: 0.74
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, particularly as it relates to the use of synthetic fuel donated for my summer surgery tour last August
Michael Wheeler (26551)
match score: 0.7
I feel as though I should declare an interest, as I am the proud dad of a little boy who is literally taking his first steps as our Government take these important steps in a critical area
Keir Starmer (25353)
match score: 0.68
I thank the hon. Member for raising this important issue. There are issues in relation to Northern Ireland in particular that we have to deal with very carefully. We will always put the national interest first, and that is why I am pleased that talks are ongoing, and they are constructive talks. I believe that a trade war is in nobody’s interest, and all of the sectors and industries impacted are of the same view, so we will continue to make that progress in the national interest.
Keir Starmer (25353)
match score: 0.67
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising this issue, which is of real importance to his constituents and to everybody in Northern Ireland. It is a very serious issue. That is why we need to be calm and pragmatic, and that is what workers and businesses in Northern Ireland would want to see from this Government at a time like this. We are, as he would expect, looking carefully at the details of any retaliatory tariffs announced by the EU, if they are announced, and what impact they might have on businesses. As he knows, where goods do not enter the EU, businesses can claim a full reimbursement of any EU duties paid, but I reassure him that the interests of Northern Ireland are at the forefront of our decisions. He may want to know that this morning the Business Secretary spoke to the Northern Ireland Executive, because this is a serious issue and we need to work together to resolve it in the interests of everybody in Northern Ireland.
Stephen Doughty (25166)
match score: 0.67
It is crucial to our interest and that of our allies
Stephen Doughty (25166)
match score: 0.66
I know that the hon. Gentleman asks his question with sincerity, and he is much liked in this place too. I suggest that he makes it clear to his constituents that a financial element to this deal was crucial to protect operations. It is crucial for the security of his citizens in Strangford and the citizens of the United Kingdom and of the United States, and our interests overseas. Some of the figures that have been quoted in the media are simply inaccurate, and of course, this will happen over a 99-year period. We will not scrimp when it comes to our security. It is important that we invest in it, and that is exactly what this Government are doing.
2025-04-01
Lewis Atkinson (26309)
match score: 0.79
I declare an interest as a member of the NHS pension scheme
Andrew Murrison (11132)
match score: 0.72
I declare my interest as a practising doctor and a public sector pensioner who has been through the McCloud process
Luke Evans (25805)
match score: 0.72
What is going on with NHS pensions administration under this Government? I declare an interest as someone with an NHS pension
Dan Jarvis (25067)
match score: 0.7
In most cases, registrations under this tier will be made available on a public register
Dan Norris (10458)
match score: 0.69
I should declare an interest as chair of the League Against Cruel Sports
Dan Jarvis (25067)
match score: 0.69
I am sorry that I will not be able to speculate on which countries may be specified in the future, but I hope the right hon. Gentleman will accept that the announcement we have made offers real value in three particular areas. There is the point about transparency, and he will have noted the point on the political tier about requiring all countries to register. He will also have noted the point about disruption and the point about deterrence. This policy will introduce a difficult choice for those who are seeking to influence the UK in a way that has not previously been the case. That is the right way to proceed, but as I say, we keep these matters under very close review. I am always happy to discuss them outwith this Chamber should he wish to do so.
Caroline Nokes (24809)
match score: 0.69
I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving notice of his point of order. Of course, the Chamber has just been hearing a statement that was in part about threats posed by Iran to the United Kingdom and its interests. However, I can inform him that the Chair has not received any notification of a statement on the specific matter he raises. He will know that those on the Treasury Bench have been listening to his point carefully. As an experienced Member of this House, he will also be considering other ways in which he can make sure that this matter is raised.
Daniel Zeichner (25386)
match score: 0.69
I also thank all hon Members who intervened during my hon Friend’s speech, because they showed the interest and passion there is on this subject
Laurence Turner (26517)
match score: 0.69
I fear that I am about to commit an unwise act by referencing Magna Carta in this place, as that text has been the subject of one or two interesting emails that I suspect a number of hon Members have also received, but it is telling that it stipulated:
Jonathan Reynolds (24929)
match score: 0.68
I want to directly answer the point made by the right hon. Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison) and provide clarification that I have just sought. Clause 2(7)(a) is not about alignment; it is about recognition. We already recognise certain EU product requirements on a mutual recognition basis, and where it is of benefit to do so, that is what the clause allows. Rather than take European standards as the basis for our own and align with them, it enables that where it is recognised that we have the interest. I can write to him in detail if he wishes.
Dan Jarvis (25067)
match score: 0.68
The hon. Lady helpfully asked about the political influence tier, which will strengthen the resilience of our democratic institutions against covert foreign influence. It will require those in arrangements with foreign powers who conduct, or arrange for others to conduct, political influence activities in the UK to register those activities within 28 days. Most registrations made under the political influence tier will be included on a public register, and I am sure she will recognise the transparency associated with that.
Munira Wilson (25820)
match score: 0.68
I declare an interest as vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on kinship care and co-chair of the APPG on children
Lisa Smart (26556)
match score: 0.67
Can the Minister say more about how the political influence tier will be administered? How do we ensure that every relevant foreign individual signs up to the register? It is right, if there is a top tier of the scheme, that Russia and Iran are on it, but will the Government now go further by proscribing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation?
Josh Newbury (26317)
match score: 0.67
I declare that I am an adoptive parent and a foster carer
Iain Duncan Smith (10180)
match score: 0.67
I am interested in the hon Gentleman’s argument
John Hayes (10265)
match score: 0.67
Our role in this place is to defend the national interest. I know that a kind of heady internationalism permeates particular parts of this Chamber—I look to my left towards the Liberal Democrats—but I have always thought that it was more important to stand up for the British people, to represent my constituents to the best of my ability and to be, as I described earlier, sensitive to the particularities of the locale that I represent and the country that I love. Is that too much to ask of Members of this House?
Stephen Doughty (25166)
match score: 0.67
I have answered those questions on a number of occasions, including earlier. I have been very clear that a financial element is crucial to protect the operation of such a vital base for our security and for the security of our allies. Once the treaty is signed, it will be put before the Houses for scrutiny before ratification in the usual way, and that will include costs. We will not scrimp on security: protecting our interests and those of our allies is the most important thing.
Karin Smyth (25390)
match score: 0.67
We know that this matter is really important and that there are high numbers of high earners in the NHS, which is why we have taken the decision to be open and transparent about the timeline that we can now commit to, having worked tirelessly to reduce the delays. Although these delays will cause inconvenience to some members, I have been crystal clear that no one will face any financial detriment as a consequence. Compensation arrangements are in place for direct financial losses, certain HMRC interest charges, and the costs of financial and accountancy advice.
Jake Richards (26486)
match score: 0.66
I think they agree with that now—interesting
Kirsteen Sullivan (26501)
match score: 0.66
It is of great interest to my constituents, especially the members of Torphichen community council in my constituency who asked me to speak in this debate
Graham Stringer (10576)
match score: 0.66
I am interested that my hon Friend mentions AI
Joy Morrissey (25878)
match score: 0.66
If it mentioned realignment with market values in relation to Japan, so we could export things to Japan or to other markets, I would be interested in looking at the Bill holistically, but not once is any country or trade grouping mentioned except the EU
Stella Creasy (24949)
match score: 0.65
What we need to do in the Bill—I hope the Minister will be open to this—is be clear about the direction of travel and the proper, right way and point for Parliament to be part of that process. If we are going to diverge, we should be clear why that would be in the British interest and how we as a Parliament will have that conversation. Where we have information, we should update our constituents, who might have businesses with products that take 18 to 36 months to develop. They need to know the regulatory regime, for example of the toys they want to make, and which markets they can sell into. That is why it matters that we have parliamentary scrutiny.
Karin Smyth (25390)
match score: 0.65
I thank the hon. Lady for her question. I do not have to hand the exact number of people working on this, but I will make sure that I respond to her on that point in writing. We are ensuring that individuals do not face detriment as a result of these delays. The NHS cost claim back compensation scheme provides resources for direct financial losses incurred by the NHS pension scheme members impacted by the McCloud remedy, including professional service fees and certain HMRC interest charges that may arise, as I outlined in my statement. HMRC has also confirmed that self-assessment late filing penalties will be waived on appeal in certain circumstances where a member receives a delayed pension savings statement as a consequence of the implementation of the McCloud remedy.
Michael Wheeler (26551)
match score: 0.65
I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. As a fellow member of the Procedure Committee, I do enjoy a good procedural debate, but I wonder whether she will get to the meat of the Bill at any point. Will we be talking about Brexit bogeymen, or will we be talking about consumer safety, representing those we are here to represent, looking after their interests and making them safer?
2025-03-31
Stephen Flynn (25867)
match score: 0.94
I draw Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
John Slinger (26564)
match score: 0.82
I declare an interest as a member of the Speaker’s Conference
Vikki Slade (26582)
match score: 0.79
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests: I am an elected member of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Laurence Turner (26517)
match score: 0.72
At this point, for the avoidance of doubt, I draw attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my membership of the GMB and Unite Construction trade unions, because I want to return to a clarification and reassurance that the Minister made in a letter to the Public Bill Committee’s members in respect of the implications of clause 10. She clarified that nothing in those powers could override the constitutions of the Construction Industry Training Board and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.
Jim McMahon (25475)
match score: 0.7
When common interest is applied, people can find a way through
Stephen Doughty (25166)
match score: 0.69
The hon. Member raises an important point, and I pay tribute to him for his work. He and I travelled together on a number of visits to the region—including to Bosnia and Kosovo—so I am well aware of his interest and engagement there. There are many opportunities for increased economic linkage and trade with all the countries in the region, and we continue to promote those. Indeed, I discussed them on my recent visits to Serbia and Montenegro.
Sarah Olney (25596)
match score: 0.68
I wish to speak in support of new clause 1, tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom), which would require the Secretary of State to bring forward proposals for the Executive agency to be known as Skills England. There should be greater emphasis on developing sector-specific skills that support the natural abilities and interests of each student. I believe that we should focus on strengthening careers advice and links with employers in schools and colleges to allow students clear alternative steps into a career that does not require them to go to university if that is not the best option.
2025-03-28
Clive Lewis (25356)
match score: 0.88
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Neil Coyle (25326)
match score: 0.71
I am interested in results for the people I serve
Liam Conlon (26401)
match score: 0.69
Those residents are entitled to sign up to what is called the priority services register
Jerome Mayhew (25904)
match score: 0.69
4%, which I submit is a reasonable return on capital and one that individuals might get from a high-interest account
James Frith (25622)
match score: 0.67
Does my hon. Friend agree that the register of children that is being introduced through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is a start to what he is advocating? Knowing exactly where children are at any given point would be a healthy start for us.
Emma Hardy (25646)
match score: 0.67
One thing I would ask each hon Member to do is to encourage the vulnerable people in their community to be on the priority services register, because they are entitled to support in the event of an outage
Neil Coyle (25326)
match score: 0.66
Madam Deputy Speaker, I know you will be interested to know what my constituency party thinks
Clive Lewis (25356)
match score: 0.66
I will be very interested to hear what it says
2025-03-27
Adam Jogee (26541)
match score: 0.88
I refer hon Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Liam Conlon (26401)
match score: 0.88
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests
Karen Bradley (24725)
match score: 0.79
I start by referring to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which I failed to do in my opening speech
Blair McDougall (26490)
match score: 0.75
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and to my position as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Uyghurs
Seamus Logan (26534)
match score: 0.74
I feel I must check his entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, though, to see whether he is on the board of Irish Tourism or Tourism NI
Jess Phillips (25364)
match score: 0.69
Like her, I have a long-standing interest in these issues. They have been a feature of my work since before I came to this House. In fact, I spent many hours in meetings in Marsham Street as somebody running one of the support services in preparation for the Bill. It is truly something to be celebrated.
Sarah Russell (26571)
match score: 0.68
I thank my hon. Friend for drawing that to my attention; I am very interested to hear about it. I am pleased to report that the overwhelming majority of takeaways in my constituency remain physical premises that also operate as restaurants, but I am aware that that is not necessarily the case in the whole of my local authority area, and certainly not across the whole country.
Christopher Vince (26350)
match score: 0.68
I declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for young carers and young adult carers
Wendy Chamberlain (25872)
match score: 0.66
I declare an interest as an honorary vice-president of Carers UK, and I sit on the board of the Fife Carers Centre
Lucy Powell (25165)
match score: 0.66
I know that brewing heritage is a particular interest for my hon Friend and his constituents
Lucy Powell (25165)
match score: 0.65
That sounds like quite a worrying development—Bidfood breaking the recognition agreement with its trade union. My hon. Friend is right to say that the evidence is clear that where recognition agreements exist, they work in the interests of the business and its employees. That is why we are strengthening measures on some these matters in the Employment Rights Bill, but I will ensure that Ministers take a look at this case.
2025-03-26
Chris Coghlan (26445)
match score: 0.74
I declare an interest as an alumnus of London Business School
Euan Stainbank (26407)
match score: 0.73
I declare an interest as an officer of the APPG on responsible vaping
Nigel Farage (26352)
match score: 0.71
I must declare an interest: I am a co-founder of Action on World Health.
Mary Foy (25833)
match score: 0.71
I begin by declaring an interest as the co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on smoking and health. I will speak to my amendments and one or two others.
Jim Dickson (26547)
match score: 0.68
I declare an interest as vice chair of the all-party parliamentary group on smoking and health
Judith Cummins (25393)
match score: 0.68
“any persons or bodies as appear to him or her representative of the interests concerned
Mary Glindon (24927)
match score: 0.67
“any persons or bodies as appear to him or her representative of the interests concerned”,
Bob Blackman (24945)
match score: 0.66
I declare my interest as the co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for action on smoking and health for nine and a half years
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match score: 0.65
(b) section 65 and Schedule 9 (extension of retailer register etc in Scotland)