Spring Statement

Debate between Judith Cummins and Rachel Reeves

Wednesday 26th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Reeves]

I was pleased to mention my hon. Friend’s constituency in my statement. As the home of the British Army, on behalf of this Government, we thank the people of Aldershot and Farnborough for the service that they give our country every single day.

My hon. Friend is right to mention the importance of companies in the defence sector, whether big or small, being able to access finance. That has never been more important than it is today, when the threats posed by Putin continue to grow. I therefore urge everyone in financial services to do their part to make sure that our fantastic defence start-ups have the money that they need to grow and help defend our country and our values.

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

For the final question, I call Jim Allister.

UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue

Debate between Judith Cummins and Rachel Reeves

Tuesday 14th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Reeves]

As I have already set out, one of the issues I was able to raise with my counterparts in China was forced labour, particularly in Xinjiang. As I said in answer to the question from the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith), I have also been really clear that any company seeking to list in London has to meet stringent requirements, as set out by the United Nations and the OECD, on labour supply and the treatment of workers.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

For the final question, I call Jim Shannon.