Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 22 Jun 2022
EU Retained Law
"I thank the right hon. Member for the statement. I am a member of the European Scrutiny Committee, to which he gave evidence on this subject a couple of months ago. The Treasury has announced reforms to the Consumer Credit Act 1974 as part of this package. In the current …..."Margaret Ferrier - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 May 2022
Achieving Economic Growth
"The Queen’s Speech presents the Government of the day with an opportunity to stand back, take stock and realign their priorities. There are aspects of the new legislative programme that are welcome, and aspects that are less so. Most concerning are the things that are missing from it altogether. I …..."Margaret Ferrier - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Apr 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"20. I hope you will indulge me for a moment, Mr Speaker. When I took my oath, you told me that my voice would be heard in this Chamber, and you have kept your word. You have been a champion for Back Benchers and I thank you for that.At the …..."Margaret Ferrier - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Mar 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"15. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the potential devolution of further powers to the Scottish Parliament as a result of the UK leaving the EU. ..."Margaret Ferrier - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Mar 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"Because we are so generous on these Benches, I shall give the Secretary of State another chance to answer the question. Notwithstanding the key principle of the Scotland Act 1998 and what he said that the Prime Minister had said at the Scottish Tory conference on 3 March, will he …..."Margaret Ferrier - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Asked by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with (a) the Engineering Employers Federation, (b) the Liberty House Group, (c) Tata Steel and (d) other steel manufacturers on the potential effect in the steel industry of the UK leaving the EU.
Answered by Robin Walker
We need to ensure that all views are reflected in the British Government's analysis of the priorities and opportunities for the UK as it exits the European Union.
The Government has set up the Steel Council to work with all key stakeholders to explore actions industry and Government can take to further support the UK steel sector. The Department for Exiting the European Union's Officials and Ministers are working closely with other departments, including the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy and others, to deliver the best outcomes for the UK.
DExEU Ministers are working closely with their colleagues across Government to ensure that we are all speaking to every sector, from small family businesses to multinational companies and trade bodies. Details of Ministerial meetings will be published in the Department’s Quarterly Transparency Returns, which will be made publicly available on GOV.UK.
Written Question
Tuesday 28th February 2017
Asked by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the future of the UK steel industry.
Answered by Robin Walker
We will continue to ensure that all views are reflected in the British Government's analysis of the priorities and opportunities for the UK as it exits the European Union.
The Government has left no stone unturned in our work to support the steel sector. We will continue to engage with the sector, as well as with the devolved nations and other key stakeholders as we seek to secure long-term viable solutions for the industry. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry met with steel CEOs on 9 January.
The Department for Exiting the European Union's Officials and Ministers are working closely with other departments, including the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy and others, to deliver the best outcomes for the UK.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
"Does my hon. Friend agree that an impact assessment on the justice system is crucial because our membership of Europol, Eurojust, the European arrest warrant and other key areas of co-operation on security matters remains at risk following a hard Tory Brexit?..."Margaret Ferrier - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
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