Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kirsty Blackman and Theresa May

Wednesday 18th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

My hon. Friend raises an important issue. I am pleased to say that the Government have already taken some action on executive pay: giving shareholders the power to veto pay policies, forcing companies to disclose the pay of their board directors and introducing tough transparency measures for banks. I want to build on that, which is why we published a Green Paper on how to strengthen shareholders’ influence over executive pay and introduced greater transparency. I look forward to receiving representations from my hon. Friend on this issue.

[Kirsty Blackman (Aberdeen North) (SNP)]

Q2. Will the Prime Minister provide a commitment today that no part of the great repeal Bill will be subject to English votes for English laws?

[The Prime Minister]

The hon. Lady might recognise that the great repeal Bill will deal with a number of complex issues. At its heart will be the repeal of the European Communities Act 1972. As we look at the Bill and at negotiating our way out of the European Union, we will need to look at the whole issue of reserved matters and devolved matters, but there are many aspects—[Interruption.]

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kirsty Blackman and Theresa May

Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

My hon. Friend is trying to tempt me down a particular route. One thing that I will certainly rule out is a second referendum on whether we leave the European Union.

[Kirsty Blackman (Aberdeen North) (SNP)]

Q11. Aberdeen Cyrenians have launched a financial appeal because of the increasing number of people finding themselves homeless as a direct result of the UK Government’s pursuit of austerity. How can the Prime Minister sleep in her warm bed at night knowing that her Government’s policies have consigned people to a cold Christmas?

[The Prime Minister]

The Government are taking action in a variety of ways to address homelessness. One of the key things we need to do is ensure that we see more homes being built in this country. The hon. Lady talks about austerity in the tone that she uses, but austerity is about us living within our means. When we talk about the Government providing support for individuals, we should always remember that taxpayers have to pay for that support, and many taxpayers are themselves struggling to get by.