Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and John Stevenson

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Commons Chamber

[John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)]

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 23 June.

[Mr Speaker]

Before we get under way, I point out that a British Sign Language interpretation of Prime Minister’s questions is available to watch on parliamentlive.tv.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and John Stevenson

Thursday 17th June 2021 Commons Chamber

[John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con) [V]]

What steps he is taking to help ensure the competitiveness of the food and drink manufacturing sector.

As the Minister knows, the food and drinks manufacturing sector is the largest in this country, employing more than 400,000 people directly. It is a major innovator and exporter. My concern is that the sector may get too much red tape and regulation. If we look at the obesity strategy, for example, there could be a lot of regulation with very little gain. Can she reassure me that there will be proper scrutiny of any legislation, and that the minimum burdens will be put on this sector, which is vital to our economy?

[Mr Speaker]

Can you pick up the substantive question, Minister? That was my fault.