Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alok Sharma and Anthony Mangnall

Wednesday 9th June 2021 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

We are working proactively with countries in the region through our COP26 energy transition council. We co-chair the adaptation action coalition with Egypt and we will continue to engage in north Africa, one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change.

[Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)]

What steps he is taking to engage with sustainability groups ahead of COP26.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alok Sharma and Anthony Mangnall

Tuesday 29th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

We have had this debate, of course, during the passage of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill over the past few days. Subsidy control has never been a devolved matter. The right hon. Lady is absolutely right. We have always been clear that the regulation of subsidy control is a reserved matter. There will be a consultation, but ultimately we want to promote a competitive and dynamic economy throughout the whole of the United Kingdom.

[Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)]

What support his Department is providing for high-tech industry.

Business and Planning Bill

Debate between Alok Sharma and Anthony Mangnall

2nd reading & 2nd reading: House of Commons
Monday 29th June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)]

I spent my weekend in Dartmouth speaking to some of those businesses in the hospitality and tourism trade. May I associate myself with the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman) about making sure that councils are not over-zealous in their approach to allowing businesses to adopt the measures in the Bill for outdoor dining? I think it is very important that we can give those businesses reassurance.

[Alok Sharma]

Of course my hon. Friend makes an important point, but I think local authorities will understand that it is in their self-interest to ensure that businesses can open and that high streets flourish. I certainly encourage businesses to look at the guidance and adhere to it.