Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Nov 2021
Carbon Emission Charges
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered e-petition 574678, relating to charges on carbon emissions.
It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson.
The world’s eyes are on the UK for the COP26 climate change conference. Indeed, many Members wanted to contribute to this debate …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Nov 2021
Carbon Emission Charges
"I apologise to the Minister for pushing the issue, because I can see that she does not have a clearer response. “In the coming months” is as vague as the timings that we have already been notified of. Can she give either a clearer picture of the timescale that we …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Nov 2021
Carbon Emission Charges
"I thank the Minister for giving way again. I will not push her again on that point, as I can see that she does not have a clearer timeframe. Obviously, it is of keen interest to those who are following the debate.
The other issue that I will flag is …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Nov 2021
Carbon Emission Charges
"The Minister is being very generous with her time. I am sure she appreciates that it is important that the polluter pays, but many polluting businesses will pass that cost on to consumers, and we need to be really transparent about where those costs are going to land. I hope …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 01 Nov 2021
Carbon Emission Charges
"I thank the Minister for her response and for being very generous in taking interventions.
The debate has highlighted the need to be up front and transparent about the costs and benefits and the trade-offs that will need to be made on the road to net zero. The Prime Minister …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 15 Sep 2021
Levelling-up Agenda
"Thank you, Mr Robertson. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) for securing this important and timely debate. He set out very comprehensively why levelling up matters so much and cannot be left as a slogan. It must become a reality, because the communities that …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Sep 2021
Health and Social Care Levy
"We all recognise the significant crisis in the social care system, but is that not just another broken Conservative manifesto promise? They pledged to approach this in a manner of cross-party consensus. The manner in which they are bringing forward these out-of-the-blue taxation measures on some of the poorest working …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Dec 2020
UK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition Period
"The north-east region has consistently exported more than it imports, and the Government promised the people of the north-east an oven-ready deal with no tariffs, fees, charges or quantitative restrictions—a deal that would safeguard workers’ rights, consumer and environmental protections and keep people safe through a comprehensive security agreement. With …..."Catherine McKinnell - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 1st December 2020
Asked by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
What recent comparative assessment his Department has made of the effect on regional economies of the Government's covid-19 financial support package.
Answered by John Glen
The government recognises that every region is feeling the impact of this crisis, and has taken unprecedented steps to support people and businesses across the country.
For example, the government has helped over a million employers furlough 9.6 million employments, including 350,700 in the North East, and supported over 60 billion pounds of loans, including £1.4bn for over 40,000 businesses in the North East. Regional breakdowns are published regularly on gov.uk.
Written Question
Monday 2nd November 2020
Asked by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will extend the VAT exemption on PPE for (a) self-employed physiotherapists and (b) independent providers.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
The temporary zero rate of VAT on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was an extraordinary measure to help affected sectors (such as hospitals and care homes) during the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and when the global supply of PPE did not meet demand. The zero rate applies to PPE that meets the standard set out in the guidance from Public Health England (PHE).
This measure will come to an end on 31 October (as legislated), as new measures introduced by the Government will ensure supply of COVID-19 related PPE to affected sectors from 1 November. Face coverings that do not meet the standard set by PHE should not be affected by the temporary zero rate coming to an end.