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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 May 2022
Safe Hands Funeral Plans

"I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention—and I shall have more specific thanks to give him a little later in my speech. I completely agree with the points that he has made. I know that the Government intend to introduce legislation relating to economic crime and impropriety during the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 May 2022
Safe Hands Funeral Plans

"As the hon. Gentleman says, many constituents of Members have been affected, throughout the UK. It is very important for people to have that certainty, because uncertainty is an extra worry for them.

It is likely that a number of similar smaller funeral plan providers will soon exit the market …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 May 2022
Safe Hands Funeral Plans

"I entirely agree. As I said earlier, it was a case of too little, too late. More people need to be aware of these plans and what they may mean. I look forward to the FCA’s introducing that regulation at the end of July, which is not too far in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Mar 2022
Financial Statement

"Unpaid carers are increasingly worried about how they will afford to pay their bills. I am sure that the Chancellor will agree that they make an essential contribution to the UK. Will he set out whether he is considering any further measures to support unpaid carers?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Mar 2022
Bank Branch Closures

"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate.

I am lucky that my constituency has the Cambuslang bank hub, which was part of a pilot scheme involving the Post Office and the high street banks to ensure locals have access to face-to-face banking services. Does my hon. Friend agree …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"With the scheme failing to attract the numbers that were predicted by over 80,000, will the Minister outline what structure is in place to attract those who have lost out, to ensure that those young people have opportunities to find a life career? Will the new scheme be UK-wide?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 08 Feb 2022
Yazidi Genocide

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Argyll and Bute (Brendan O'Hara) on securing this important debate, and thank the Backbench Business Committee for agreeing to it. I also thank the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani) for her moving …..."
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Written Question
Poverty: Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Tuesday 1st February 2022

Asked by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the number of people living in destitution in Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency.

Answered by Simon Clarke

The latest official statistics show that in 2019-20 there were 3,741 children in relative low income and 3,082 children in absolute low income in Rutherglen and Hamilton West, before housing costs.

We know that work is the best route out of poverty, which is why the government is investing more than £6 billion in labour market support over the next three years to help people move into, and progress in work.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Dec 2021
Covid-19: Government Support for Business

"The music industry has been hit hard. The industry trade body LIVE—Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment—has concerns that while venues can technically stay open, they are haemorrhaging money and that will lead to permanent closures. Will the Chancellor maintain the current rate of VAT beyond March 2022? In addition …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Dec 2021
Financial Services: UK Economy

"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Wimbledon (Stephen Hammond).

I thank the Backbench Business Committee and the three sponsors of today’s debate for bringing this topic to the House for discussion. The UK’s financial services are a huge asset and truly world class. The UK’s sector …..."
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