– in the House of Commons at on 9 February 2021.
What steps his Department is taking to support UK research and development.
What assessment his Department has made of the effect of the closure of post offices operated by CJ Lang & Son Ltd on the post office network in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) employers and (b) trade unions on the use of dismiss and re-engage tactics in negotiations with employees.
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to support the hospitality industry during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to support the luxury textile sector during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent steps he has taken to strengthen and update his Department's guidance to employers on covid-secure working.
What steps his Department is taking to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
With reference to recent flooding in Skewen, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Coal Authority on the safety of old mine workings.
What assessment he has made of the capacity of the UK to produce green hydrogen.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the use of dismiss and re-engage tactics by employers.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the automotive sector on the adequacy of Government fiscal support for that sector.
What steps his Department is taking to help businesses support victims of domestic abuse.
What assessment he has made of the safety of gas and electricity meter readers during the national covid-19 lockdown that has been in place since January 2021.
What plans he has to support the development of the renewable energy sector.
What recent steps he has taken with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to improve the enforcement of workplace health and safety laws.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
