Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Elizabeth Truss and Virendra Sharma

Thursday 18th June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Elizabeth Truss]

I could not have been more clear: these food standards are already in British law as part of the EU withdrawal agreement, and we are not negotiating those as part of our negotiations with the United States or any other trade partner.

[Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (Lab)]

What steps she is taking to support (a) small businesses and (b) the self-employed to trade internationally as part of the covid-19 recovery.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Elizabeth Truss and Virendra Sharma

Tuesday 9th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Elizabeth Truss]

I know that my hon. Friend has been in touch with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on this issue. We fully expect building owners in the private sector to take action to ensure appropriate safety measures are in place. We have written to all owners to remind them of their responsibilities. In addition, local authorities have the power to complete works and recover costs from private owners of high rise residential buildings.

[Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (Lab)]

19. What recent assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of productivity since 2010.