Jenny Rathbone: ...The economy Minister was unable to elucidate us in any shape or form yesterday, so I'd be grateful if the Deputy Minister could indicate whether there's been any glimmer of light as to whether the Rishi Sunak Government is taking this issue more seriously. Because it really is a justice issue, as well as something that should be given his attention if he wants to hold the UK together. So,...
Audrey Nicoll: During last week’s Prime Minister’s questions, Rishi Sunak committed to supporting the north-east energy sector. Does the minister agree that the Prime Minister should put his money where his mouth is by matching the Scottish Government’s £500 million just transition fund, and that he should stop delaying investment into the Acorn carbon capture and storage project, which has been left...
Jamie Halcro Johnston: ...that the Opportunity Cromarty Firth and Forth Ports bids were successful. They will be major boosts to their local and regional economies. I was also pleased to see and meet the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as he visited the Highlands ahead of the announcement. However, I admit to being a little disappointed that the Scottish Government’s welcome seemed to be a little muted, and that the...
Rishi Sunak: I know Members across the House will be as shocked and appalled as I am about the case of David Carrick. The abuse of power is truly sickening, and our thoughts are with his victims. The police must address the failings in this case, restore public confidence and ensure the safety of women and girls. There will be no place to hide for those who use their position to intimidate women and...
Lord Horam: ...the quality of design. That is a bold policy but not a new one. We did it with the creation of the garden cities between the wars and with the creation of Milton Keynes since the Second World War. Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, recently made five points regarding what the Government should do in the next 18 months or so, which were criticised as being rather unambitious. If I were him, I...
Vaughan Gething: ...UK when we were part of the European Union, then the Conservatives got rid of them after a different period of time. What's now being proposed isn't the same as what was originally proposed when Rishi Sunak co-authored or sponsored a policy paper. The prospectus that we've got is clear about including fair work, and that's got to be made clear as part of the—[Inaudible.]—and...
Rishi Sunak: This morning, I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in the House, I shall have further such meetings later today.
Baroness Northover: ...to creating the world’s first net-zero-aligned financial centre and announced that they would mandate large companies to publish their net-zero transition plans and climate reporting standards. Rishi Sunak described the UK as “the best place in the world for green finance”. As a trade envoy, I noted the high reputation of the City of London. It needs to maintain that leading role....
Jim Fairlie: ...Should they determine on independence, no English party or politician would stand in their way, however much we might regret their departure.” Those are the words of Margaret Thatcher. Perhaps Rishi Sunak might reflect on that principle from one of his heroes. After all, he believes in mandates, and I know that he does because, on 15 December 2019, Reuters reported that, during his...
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering: ...in this regard? The promise of open trade was, as I said, mentioned in the manifesto. It was repeated during the Conservative Party leadership contest in summer 2022 by my right honourable friend Rishi Sunak, now the Prime Minister. He made a commitment at that time that 50% of all publicly procured foods supplying local authorities, our schools, hospitals, prisons and defence...
Rishi Sunak: I would like to inform the House that, on 22 December 2022, I appointed Sir Laurie Magnus CBE to the role of Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests. The office of Independent Adviser has existed since 2006 and performs a critically important role, rooted in the Ministerial Code, as a source of trusted, impartial advice to the Prime Minister on the proper management of Ministers' private...
Lord Rogan: ...people at the bottom of the income ladder to keep more of their money will be an absolute priority for them. Air passenger duty has long been a major bugbear of mine, and I was pleased when Rishi Sunak announced in last year’s Budget that the rate of APD levied on domestic flights would be halved to £6.50 from April 2023. Had it been up to me, I would have abolished the tax altogether,...
Rishi Sunak: The Hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in place of the Hon. Member for South West Hertfordshire (Gagan Mohindra). The Hon. Member for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart) has been appointed as a full member in place of the Rt. Hon. Member for Gainsborough...
Lord Berkeley of Knighton: ...would love to see, and I do not think it too big an ask. In some senses, in order to rob Peter to pay Paul, we have robbed them both. On many occasions in this House, I have commended the help that Rishi Sunak gave the creative industries, and I reiterate how grateful we were for that. But it seems crazy that the future of some of those big organisations, which received large amounts of...
Lord Collins of Highbury: ...area of broad, cross-party consensus, as highlighted by the noble Baroness, Lady Hodgson, but I fear that under the numerous Tory Prime Ministers we have had since—Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak—that consensus has broken down. In a world of global challenges and political divides, we need both the long-term transformational agenda of development and the political nous of good...
Rishi Sunak: I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 26 October 2022, Official Report, House of Lords, HL2839.
Rishi Sunak: Military assistants are serving members of the Armed Forces, seconded to Downing Street. The release of their details is a matter for the Ministry of Defence.
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Rishi Sunak: I am sure the whole House will share my sorrow at the capsizing of a small boat in the channel in the early hours of this morning, and the tragic loss of human life. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and our tributes to those involved in the extensive rescue operation. This morning, I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, in addition to my duties in this House, including...
Rishi Sunak: Our priorities are growth, investing in public services and giving businesses the confidence that they need to invest. I look forward to discussing that with the Mayor of the West Midlands.
