I congratulate the new Minister on his appointment, and call Alistair Carmichael.
What steps the Government is taking to improve its use of data to inform policy decisions.
What recent steps the Office for Veterans’ Affairs has taken to promote the interests of veterans.
What steps he is taking to improve the quality of civil service apprenticeships.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of proposed voter ID requirements on voter turnout in general elections.
What steps he is taking to help ensure that the use of fire and rehire tactics in (a) the public sector and (b) public funded bodies is not permitted.
What recent assessment the Government have made of the effectiveness of the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol.
What steps the Government are taking to increase opportunities for small businesses to bid for Government contracts.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the progress of the infected blood inquiry.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on opportunities for UK businesses.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on implementing the Government’s levelling-up agenda.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.