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Debate between Elizabeth Truss and Nick Smith(1 year, 6 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
I thank Julia and her team for the fantastic job that they are doing, and my hon. Friend as the local Member of Parliament. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for people to learn and gain experience, and I am proud that we have created 5.1 million apprenticeships since 2010.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
The Prime Minister’s chief of staff is in hot water after lobbying on behalf of a Libyan warlord and big tobacco. It turns out that he has also lobbied for personal protective equipment giants Sante Global. Is it wise to have a lobbyist at the centre of Government?
The Prime Minister
All appointments in Downing Street are properly checked through the propriety and ethics process. That is the way that we do it in a completely impartial way.
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Debate between Elizabeth Truss and Nick Smith(3 years, 7 months ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
On Sunday, I was pleased to speak at a United Nations General Assembly event on investing in Africa’s female future. Nimco Ali’s Five Foundation was also represented. It is doing great work to tackle female genital mutilation and bring more economic opportunity for women. In the Department for International Trade, we are currently working on trade continuity agreements with countries such as Kenya to help to build trade and help women in those countries to succeed.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)