Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Priti Patel and Jeremy Hunt

Tuesday 21st March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Hunt]

It would be if his comment had not been quoted out of context, as the hon. Gentleman just did, because he also said that he could see in the Budget a growth plan and he strongly welcomed measures such as the childcare reform.

[Priti Patel (Witham) (Con)]

In the light of the current pressures on the international banking system, can the Chancellor give an assurance about and an update on the actions he will be taking to ensure that credit flows to small and medium-sized enterprises, our rural businesses and, indeed, start-ups, because at the end of the day they should never be penalised for the misdemeanours of large banks?

Refugees from Ukraine

Debate between Priti Patel and Jeremy Hunt

Thursday 10th March 2022 Commons Chamber

[Priti Patel]

As I said earlier, we are looking at all categories, including Ukrainians on work visas and even student visas, and how we can make that happen.

[Jeremy Hunt (South West Surrey) (Con)]

I welcome today’s announcement and thank the Home Secretary for listening to the House. My constituent Larry Sullivan owns a technology business in Russia and has some very able young software engineers desperate to get here. They would make a big contribution to the UK economy. They are fanatically against Putin’s war of aggression. Is there a route for them to come here before Putin slams the door shut?

[Priti Patel]

If I may, I will come back to my right hon. Friend and discuss that with him, because there will be ways.