Results 1-20 of 424 for in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates' speaker:Nick de Bois
- Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: British Producers: New Markets (16 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: What progress he has made on opening up new markets to British producers.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: British Producers: New Markets (16 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: Good morning, Mr Speaker. I would like to press the Secretary of State, if I may. Given the continuing emerging strength of the BRIC—Brazil, Russia, India and China—countries, what scope is there for British products in that market?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Topical Questions (16 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: What part are the Government playing in ending the practice of fish discards?
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Helen Goodman) and although I do not necessarily draw the same conclusions, her argument about the effect of broadband on the economy is not in doubt. I shall do two things which, I think, will please the House: I shall be extremely brief and therefore observe the courtesy of listening to the following speaker. I am pressed...
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: The hon. Lady makes a fair point, which will make my speech even shorter. There is a sense of frustration. The Government’s measure is vital and important, but it may not mitigate some of the reasons why people will still continue to be reluctant to report. That is due not just to a belief that something will not happen, but to fear. After coming across this incident, I found myself...
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: I will deal with that point now. I will not make the usual response that I will cover it later because I do not have clue how to answer it—I am sorry; I am probably being very unfair to other hon. Members. The point fits in with my theme. The concept behind the community trigger is an excellent idea. It basically means that if five complaints are made, the police are obliged to...
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
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- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
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- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: I am very grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way, and that is the first time I have had an answer to an intervention that I never made. It is also an answer that addresses a subject I was not going to touch on. What I was hoping for was a little bit of guidance. The hon. Lady rattled off a list of welfare measures that she found utterly unacceptable, but we have been led by her...
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: I have not mentioned any of the terms the hon. Lady listed. She has tried to put those words in my mouth. I would be extremely grateful if she clarified the point.
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: I am grateful to a fellow member of the Justice Select Committee for giving way. He has just suggested that we try to have a sensible debate about this matter. Focusing on privateers is completely erroneous. For example, he knows well the St Giles Trust, a registered charity that does superb work on reforming and rehabilitating people. He must surely agree that this must not become a debate...
- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
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- Home Affairs (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: The shadow Minister was bandying around figures about net migration and people leaving this country. She might do well to remember that in the 10 years of her Government, 2 million people aged 25 to 44—the most economically active—left this country, and she has the cheek to lecture us about people not wanting to come back.
- Business of the House: Rehabilitation of Offenders (9 May 2013)
Nick de Bois: I warmly welcome the proposals outlined by the Secretary of State, and he will know that they have evolved and been trialled with organisations, charities and voluntary groups such as the St Giles Trust. Will he ensure that as the programme is rolled out, smaller organisations that drive much of the innovation and change, and many of the good ideas, will have a fair crack at getting their...
- Prime Minister: Engagements (24 April 2013)
Nick de Bois: The Government’s commitment to the armed forces covenant is something that Conservative Members are immensely proud of. The Prime Minister will also be aware of the community covenant, launched by the British Legion, to which 300 local authorities have signed up, although sadly not Enfield council in my constituency or another 132 authorities. Will the Prime Minister join me in urging...
- Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Amendment): Development orders: development within the curtilage of a dwelling house (23 April 2013)
Nick de Bois: May I challenge the hon. Gentleman to think about his premise? He said earlier that these are worthless shares. I do not think that any business or entrepreneur in the country who takes such a risk would believe that shares are worthless. That is the big difference on the Government Benches. Does he agree that the fact that the Opposition think the value of the shares is zero colours their...
- Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Amendment): Development orders: development within the curtilage of a dwelling house (23 April 2013)
Nick de Bois: The hon. Gentleman is talking about the end of a business. When one starts a business—as I am sure he has done, given what he just said—it is to achieve success and growth. That is when the shares offer their greatest opportunity. They will be offered for no cash in return for a stake and the potential of profit later, with a tax-free advantage. It really is a win-win.
- Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Amendment): Development orders: development within the curtilage of a dwelling house (23 April 2013)
Nick de Bois: The short answer is that if one takes shares, one takes a risk. The difference is that employees are not being asked to part with a cash investment up front.
- Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Amendment): Development orders: development within the curtilage of a dwelling house (23 April 2013)
Nick de Bois: The hon. Gentleman will remember that, under his Government, the Companies Act 2006 had some clear safeguards for minority shareholders, which specifically protect their interests and allow resort to court if minority shareholdings are unfairly diluted.
- Business without Debate: Growth and Infrastructure Bill (16 April 2013)
Nick de Bois: I hope that the hon. Gentleman will understand, as I am sure he does, that the best chance of success for a micro niche business—the people who will benefit from this measure and become tomorrow’s medium businesses—is to be in the most flexible market possible. The supply side has to be flexible, so that employers can afford to take the risk. These very modest removals being...