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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 05 Mar 2019
No-deal EU Exit: Public Sector Catering

"That is another very good point. Often, those who supply local authority caterers are some of the best for supplying food banks and FareShare. When they have to trim and trim again, that will be one of the charitable aspects of their operations that will sadly have to go. Again, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 05 Mar 2019
No-deal EU Exit: Public Sector Catering

"I hope that the Minister acknowledges the picture being painted of the potential knock-on effects. I appreciate that this is the worst-case scenario—a no-deal, catastrophe scenario—but, given that there is no deal on the table that the majority of the House can vote for, a responsible Parliament has to prepare …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 05 Mar 2019
No-deal EU Exit: Public Sector Catering

"I thank everyone who has attended the debate. I am sure that if there was not so much other business, not least the no-deal statutory instruments in almost every room in the House, many more Members would have taken part. It was definitely a case of quality over quantity.

I …..."
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Written Question
Alcoholic Drinks
Tuesday 18th December 2018

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what meetings Ministers of his department have had with representatives of (a) the alcohol industry and (b) organisations working to reduce alcohol-related harm in 2018; and if he will publish the (i) dates, (ii) attendees and (iii) topics of each of those meetings.

Answered by Robert Jenrick

Details of all ministerial meetings are routinely published on the Gov.UK website, details can be found at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel

Ministers and officials regularly meet with stakeholders to discuss alcohol duty and related issues, including the health impacts of alcohol.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Oct 2018
Folic Acid Fortification

"I thank the Government for allowing time for this important and very timely debate. It is a pleasure to be here responding on behalf of the Opposition on World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Day, as the Minister pointed out, to speak about folic acid fortification, particularly after the announcement …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Oct 2018
Folic Acid Fortification

"With the leave of the House, I wish to say what an excellent debate this has been. I thank the Members who have taken part: the hon. Member for Glasgow North (Patrick Grady), my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Owen Smith), the right hon. Member for Belfast North (Nigel …..."
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Written Question
Extracurricular Activities: Finance
Friday 12th October 2018

Asked by: Sharon Hodgson (Labour - Washington and Gateshead South)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will use underspending on tax-free childcare to fund out-of-school activities and holiday engagement programmes in disadvantaged areas.

Answered by Elizabeth Truss

This Government is committed to supporting families and we will be spending around £6 billion every year by 2020 on childcare support – more than ever before.

A marketing campaign was launched in September to increase awareness and take-up of Tax-Free Childcare. Parents can use their Tax-Free Childcare account to pay for childcare at any Ofsted registered provider, including out of school activities and holiday clubs.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2016
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

"West Cumbria is part of the north, so is there any sign of the great northern powerhouse over there? We are yet to see it over in the north-east...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2016
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

"In the time allotted, I cannot cover all the items that make up this ultra-shambles of a Budget, but I will set out a few.

The Government believe that the complete academisation of our schools by 2020 will help to address the widening gap in educational outcomes for the most …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Nov 2015
HMRC Office Closures

"Will the Minister give way?..."
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