Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jan 2021 Trade Bill
"It is a great privilege to be called in this debate. I spoke on Second Reading, but today I am speaking in opposition to the Lords amendments. Before I say anything else, I should make it clear that I am a huge supporter and a friend of Lord Alton, a …..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"What steps her Department has taken to help ensure that businesses in the north-west can benefit from future free trade agreements. ..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"I am delighted to have recently joined the parliamentary export programme, which is a DIT-led initiative that focuses on promoting international trade. Fylde, just like Chorley, is home to numerous SMEs that currently do not export their goods and services, but would be well placed to do so. What support …..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"It is my great privilege to follow my friend and Chair of the International Trade Committee in this incredibly important debate. The Leader of the House said earlier that these proceedings sometimes appear stilted and scripted when done remotely. It is my challenge over the next five minutes to prove …..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"Being part of the LGBT community is not a lifestyle choice and learning about LGBT issues is not what makes someone gay, lesbian or trans. What is being done by the Government to ensure that those outdated views have no place in our future society?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"7. If he will ensure that future free trade agreements do not (a) lower standards in and (b) lead to the privatisation of the NHS. ..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"The UK is a world leader in healthcare provision, founded on the core values of the NHS. What steps is the Department taking to promote British expertise in this sector and sell those skills abroad?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"9. I would be foolish not to accept such a generous offer, Mr Speaker. Fylde is one of the biggest exporters of any constituency in the country and, with Brexit fast approaching, trade deals are more important to the sector than ever. What has been done to ensure that future …..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"Will the Secretary of State update the House on what progress the Government have made on advancing food and drink exports, and particularly on getting some of our exporting countries to reduce their tariffs?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for what she said about providing the HPV vaccine for gay men on equality grounds. May I encourage her to keep an open mind to extending it to boys, on the same principle?..." Mark Menzies - View Speech