Written Question
Tuesday 11th October 2022
Asked by:
Andrew Mitchell (Conservative - Sutton Coldfield)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions his Department has had with (a) the International Monetary Fund and (b) his counterparts in G7 countries on helping to ensure that Pakistan’s debt repayments do not divert resources from the ongoing humanitarian situation in that country.
Answered by Andrew Griffith
- Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade
The Government expresses deep concern and condolences for the severe humanitarian and economic impact of flooding in Pakistan. The UK recently announced an uplift in Pakistan flood relief funding, taking the total amount pledged to £16.5m. In addition, at COP26, the UK announced more than £55m of support to help Pakistan tackle climate change.
The Government regularly engages on debt issues with our international partners in a number of fora. The UK acts in concert with its partners in the Paris Club and G20 on international debt issues and we stand ready to consider any formal request from Pakistan through the Paris Club or Common Framework process.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 23 Sep 2022
The Growth Plan
"I welcome what my right hon. Friend has said, in respect of growth, about investment zones. He said that they would come to the west midlands, which I think will be very helpful in levelling up in the Birmingham area and the west midlands in general. May I remind him, …..."Andrew Mitchell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Oct 2021
Budget Resolutions
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Oct 2021
Budget Resolutions
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Oct 2021
Budget Resolutions
"Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me on this first day of the Budget debate. I draw the House’s attention to my interests, which are declared in the register.
I do not think any Finance Minister or Chancellor has faced a more difficult year than my right hon. Friend …..."Andrew Mitchell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Sep 2021
Health and Social Care Levy Bill
"I have a great deal of sympathy with what my right hon. Friend is saying, and I think the Government deserve considerable credit for grasping this nettle at last, but may I ask for an assurance? When the charge has been introduced, will he ensure that every six months a …..."Andrew Mitchell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Sep 2021
Health and Social Care Levy Bill
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Written Question
Monday 21st June 2021
Asked by:
Andrew Mitchell (Conservative - Sutton Coldfield)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the level of need for Government support during summer 2021 for businesses in the travel agency industry that are affected by covid-19 travel restrictions.
Answered by Kemi Badenoch
- Leader of HM Official Opposition
The Government appreciates the significant disruption the pandemic has had on travel agents. Companies facing difficulties can draw upon the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor, including the COVID loans schemes and extended furlough.
In England, travel agents can benefit from the £5 billion package of grant support announced at Budget. This includes Restart Grants worth up to £6,000 if classified as non-essential retail or up to £18,000 if classified as a leisure or accommodation business. This package of support also includes the £425 million top-up to the Additional Restrictions Grant which has already provided Local Authorities (LAs) with £1.6 billion. This funding is at the LAs discretion and is intended to support businesses which are not eligible for Restart Grants, but which are nonetheless experiencing a severe impact on their business.
The Government continues to review all the economic support schemes, including grant support, as the public health response evolves.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jun 2021
0.7% Official Development Assistance Target
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered the matter of the 0.7% official development assistance target.
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
Mr Speaker, yesterday you made one of the strongest statements that I have heard from the Chair …..."Andrew Mitchell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jun 2021
0.7% Official Development Assistance Target
"My right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) might possibly wish to disagree there. My right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough said:
“There is no public accounting justification for slashing budgets by 80% in this way. It is like telling the builder before he finishes …..."Andrew Mitchell - View Speech
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