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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"On Thursday last week, one of my oldest manufacturing companies, Dudson, went into administration. The average length of service is over 20 years, and we now have huge concerns about the pension scheme, as we do about everything else to do with the administration—there is no money left even for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"I congratulate my friend, the chairman of the APPG on beer, the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood). It is an honour to serve as his deputy and as the Labour lead in the House on the issue of beer.

I must declare an interest—not one in the register—in …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"I think I am going to be heckled throughout by my hon. Friend and neighbour.

Titanic has benefited hugely from small brewer’s relief, which I will touch on in a moment. First, I would like to put on record my thanks to Keith and Dave Bott not only for the …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"There is a huge opportunity for us to debate the benefits of off-licence versus on-licence, the support that people get when they enter a pub and the responsibilities of the landlord. That is especially the case when we talk about loneliness...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"I thank my friend for his intervention. I think a pint of Steerage from the Titanic brewery will definitely help him live longer.

Pubs bring everyone together in the community. Whether it is fundraising for local charities, increasing awareness of illnesses or just everyone coming together on a Sunday evening, …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"I will touch on taxation in a moment.

I want to talk about the role of pubs in British culture and society, because they are a core part of who we are. People enjoy coming to the UK for tourism—an issue that we need to discuss even more as we …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"I am afraid that I have run out of time for interventions.

As my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Louise Haigh) said, there are some stark figures about the impact of taxation on the sector that we need to acknowledge. Amazon UK paid £4.5 million in corporation tax …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Beer Taxation and Pubs

"My hon. Friend has touched on the fact that there are differential duties. Does he agree that it is ludicrous that there is still, in effect, a subsidy for cider producers whose products contain high levels of alcohol, when that is not the case for beer? There needs to be …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 29 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Data suggest that new businesses struggle in areas where communities do not have free access to cash. As of this month, the mother town of the Potteries, Burslem—a town of 20,000 people—no longer has access to a free-to-use ATM. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can work …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act

"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stafford (Jeremy Lefroy).

Like my constituents, I am fed up. Too many Members have felt it appropriate to play political games with real people’s lives over the last three years. I voted to remain; I campaigned for remain; and, like …..."

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