Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has made an assessment of the potential effect of the extended closure of hair, beauty and wellness services beyond the end of the national lockdown on 2 December would have on (a) businesses and (b) jobs in that sector.

Answered by Paul Scully - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister addressed the nation on Monday 23 November setting out Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan. The COVID-19 Winter Plan sets out that the current national restrictions will be lifted on 2 December. Close Contact Services can open in all tiers.

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether hair, beauty and wellness services in (a) salon and (b) mobile settings will be allowed to reopen in Tier 3 areas after the national lockdown ends on 2 December.

Answered by Paul Scully - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister addressed the nation on Monday 23 November setting out Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan. The COVID-19 Winter Plan sets out that the current national restrictions will be lifted on 2 December. Close Contact Services can open in all tiers.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will (a) provide access to counselling for all children in secondary schools and (b) extend access to counselling in further education colleges.

Answered by Vicky Ford - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

It is important for schools and colleges to have the freedom to decide what support to offer pupils based on their particular needs and drawing on an evidence base of effective practice. Our survey of mental health provision in schools and colleges in 2016 and 2017 found that 61% of schools and colleges (56% of primary schools, 84% of secondary schools and 93% of colleges) reported offering a counselling service for their pupils.

The department have published guidance on how to put in place effective school-based counselling, which schools can use to identify where further counselling support is appropriate for their pupils. The guidance is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/counselling-in-schools.

As children and young people return to school and college, staff need to be equipped to understand that some pupils may be experiencing feelings, such as anxiety, stress or low mood, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, that these are normal responses to an abnormal situation, and how to respond.

From September, the government is investing £8 million to launch the new Wellbeing for Education Return training programme, which will provide schools and colleges all over England with the knowledge and practical skills they need to support teachers, students and parents, to help improve how they respond to the emotional impact of the COIVD-19 outbreak. The programme is providing £8 million to local authorities to enable schools and colleges in England to have access to training during the autumn and spring terms, and expert advisers who will be able to support schools and colleges and can make links to available local authority provision, including counselling.

We have worked hard to ensure that all pupils and learners were able to return to a full
high-quality education programme in September. Our £1 billion COVID-19 catch-up package, with £650 million shared across schools over the 2020-21 academic year, is supporting education settings to put the right catch-up and pastoral support in place.

In further education, the department has provided £5.4 million of competitive grant funding to certain colleges through the College Collaboration Fund. Five of the projects funded support student and staff mental health and wellbeing through online programmes and remote support.

Outside of school and college, access to mental health support has been more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak. Leading mental health charities are being supported to deliver additional services through the £5 million Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund. During Mental Health Awareness Week, the government also announced that a further
£4.2 million will be awarded to mental health charities, including the Samaritans, Young Minds, and Bipolar UK.

All NHS mental health trusts have ensured that there are 24/7 open access telephone lines to support people of all ages. Public Health England and Health Education England have also developed advice and guidance for parents and professionals on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, which is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing.

In the long-term, we remain committed to our joint green paper delivery programme with the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS England. This includes introducing new mental health support teams linked to schools and colleges, providing training for senior mental health leads in schools and colleges, and testing approaches to faster access to NHS specialist support.

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the international exhibitor funding scheme to domestic events as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

Answered by Graham Stuart - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Trade)

The Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) is designed to assist UK companies in learning about overseas tradeshows and how they can be used to help a business’s export development plans.

The Department for International Trade is currently reviewing TAP and looking at a number of possible changes to the support it will offer in the future.

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 14 September 2020 to Question 87582 on Travel Agents: Coronavirus, what support his Department is providing to travel agents whose focus is on inbound travel from (a) the US and (b) other countries.

Answered by Paul Scully - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

The Government recognises the travel sector has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19, and we know quarantine measures are having an impact on inbound travel, but the measures are necessary to mitigate the risk of imported cases.

Businesses in the travel sector whose focus is on inbound travel have access to the Government extensive support package previously mentioned, including the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme, the business interruption loan schemes, VAT deferrals and cash grants of up to £25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what activities the HMRC Policy Lab has undertaken in its research on the digitalisation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme; and which companies and organisations they have (a) met and (b) observed as part of that research.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The HMRC Policy Lab carried out site visits, observed processes and conducted interviews and surveys in relation to the VAT Retail Export Scheme. This involved a wide variety of stakeholders including Border Force, retailers, VAT refund providers, refund agents, airport operators and shoppers. This research took place in parallel with a consultation on tax-free and duty-free goods.

After reviewing the long-term approach to tax-free goods as part of that consultation, the Government announced today that the VAT Retail Export Scheme would be withdrawn from 1 January 2021 and would therefore not be digitised or extended to EU residents.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the digitalisation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme, announced in 2016, will be completed.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government continued to explore the potential digitisation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme in parallel with the consultation on the approach to duty-free and tax-free goods in Great Britain. There were a range of views submitted and the Government has today published a summary of responses to the consultation.

After reviewing the long-term approach to tax-free goods as part of that consultation, the Government announced today that the VAT Retail Export Scheme would be withdrawn from 1 January 2021 and would therefore not be digitised or extended to EU residents.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of responses to Question 9 in the consultation on duty-free and tax-free goods carried by passengers supported extending the VAT Retail Export Scheme to visitors from EU member states.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government continued to explore the potential digitisation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme in parallel with the consultation on the approach to duty-free and tax-free goods in Great Britain. There were a range of views submitted and the Government has today published a summary of responses to the consultation.

After reviewing the long-term approach to tax-free goods as part of that consultation, the Government announced today that the VAT Retail Export Scheme would be withdrawn from 1 January 2021 and would therefore not be digitised or extended to EU residents.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to publish the results of the consultation on duty-free and tax-free goods carried by passengers which closed on 20 May 2020.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government continued to explore the potential digitisation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme in parallel with the consultation on the approach to duty-free and tax-free goods in Great Britain. There were a range of views submitted and the Government has today published a summary of responses to the consultation.

After reviewing the long-term approach to tax-free goods as part of that consultation, the Government announced today that the VAT Retail Export Scheme would be withdrawn from 1 January 2021 and would therefore not be digitised or extended to EU residents.

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of amending British Business Bank lending criteria to allow businesses which have accumulated losses greater than half of their share capital access to loans under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

Answered by Paul Scully - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) lending criteria relating to accumulated losses are driven by State Aid rules. The Government continues to hold a regular dialogue with the British Business Bank and CBILS lenders to monitor its implementation.

We continue to receive feedback on all our support for businesses and will seek to identify any areas for improvement.

This week, the government announced extended shopping hours throughout December Monday to Saturday. Yesterday in the House I asked @scullyp whether the government would also temporarily extend shopping hours on Sundays too. Watch my question as his response ⬇️ https://t.co/UwmKCVVVPS - Tweet Link

My reaction to the news earlier today that Pfizer's #CovidVaccine has received approval from the MHRA. Watch ⬇ https://t.co/UIwEj2oX7S - Tweet Link

Great to visit shops on Regent's Street with @RishiSunak this morning. Shops are reopening across the #TwoCities today. In the build-up to Xmas it's crucial we all look to #shoplocal and support our high streets. Livelihoods depend on it! https://t.co/tlchqTQwLm - Tweet Link

#takepart @cityoflondon looking for people who work in the #SquareMile. Details 👇 https://t.co/S6Up6k1K5X - Tweet Link

Spoke yesterday in @ElliotColburn's Westminster Hall Debate on @TfL's finances. Raised concerns from people across the #TwoCities about the extension of Congestion Charge and the ending of residents' discounts. Watch/read my speech👇 https://t.co/h3AUH1P8ga - Tweet Link

My reaction to #London being placed under #tier2 restrictions from December 2nd 👇 https://t.co/vayUxMUexv - Tweet Link

We have just heard that #London will be been placed under Tier 2 restrictions when England's national #lockdown ends next week on 2nd December. What this means ⬇️ https://t.co/pwyYKq5KPA - Tweet Link

Yesterday, I asked @RishiSunak to give assurances that he will be providing the financial support required to tackle the causes of #roughsleeping to meet the government's target of ending it by 2024. Encouraged by his response. Watch my question and his response 👇 https://t.co/cOcjVDAamn - Tweet Link

My reaction earlier to today's #SpendingReview and what it means for the #TwoCities https://t.co/etxVP79fpT - Tweet Link

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women I've #signed a joint statement, alongside over 100 parliamentarians from ten different countries, calling governments to prioritise tackling gender-based violence. Our statement ⬇️ https://t.co/ILA53nODer - Tweet Link

Listening to ⁦@theresa_may⁩ at ⁦@Women2Win⁩ 15th anniversary this evening. Hats off to this brilliant organisation that supports ⁦@Conservatives⁩ women to stand for election across UK to ensure we hear more women’s voices at all levels of government https://t.co/mj0iEbqnFS - Tweet Link

Asked @ChrisPincher Minister for Housing, in the House today whether he agrees that it is inexcusable that many building owners have still failed to remove dangerous #cladding and are still trying to pass the cost to #leaseholders Watch his response below. https://t.co/nm8rC0KQNP - Tweet Link

Very positive & constructive meeting with Business Secretary @AlokSharma_RDG this evening to discuss emergency discretionary grant which is problematic for central London as formula based on resident count. He was v sympathetic & promised to see what can be done to help firms. https://t.co/Z93pEZPbzg - Tweet Link

@BorisJohnson You can find out more about the new restrictions 👇 https://t.co/lxJVnmNPmo - Tweet Link

My reaction earlier to @BorisJohnson's announcement of new tier-based restrictions across #England from 2nd December. https://t.co/ynVnXcx08M - Tweet Link

I hope this very welcome move by the Government will now focus the minds of mortgage lenders who should take note, also step up & ensure they are reasonable with their customers who took out mortgages in good faith & find themselves in a middle of a nightmare not of their making - Tweet Link

Thanks to @RobertJenrick & @team_greenhalgh for listening to those of us campaigning for more help for leaseholders. A huge step forward for flat owners caught up in this mess who are suffering so much stress & financial difficulties. Still more to be done but a v welcome move https://t.co/yBWF8PdtKr - Tweet Link

#AskHerToStand day I encourage women from across the UK no matter what your age or background to consider standing for election. We need to hear more women’s voice at every level of government. https://t.co/fLJXYG3ji5 - Tweet Link

It beggars belief that when central London collects billions of pounds in business rates for the Treasury that new discretionary grants offer just £8 per business in the City and £100 in Westminster. Am calling for a rethink. Both have been badly hit by COVID. https://t.co/wFhYxIdtag - Tweet Link

I’ve known @pritipatel for over 20 yrs. She’s a strong, opinionated get things done politician & also a warm, compassionate woman. I fear much of the criticism she faces has a whiff of misogyny & racism about it. I doubt a male with the same characteristics would face the same. https://t.co/lDYlNPnB55 - Tweet Link

Great news! 48 charities across the #TwoCities have been awarded funding through the Government's Coronavirus Community Support Fund #CommunitiesCan Find out more: https://t.co/xbER2mPWcL - Tweet Link

Hugely important announcement today from UK government spelling out plans designed to spark a new #green industrial revolution and create up to 250,000 jobs. My reaction and where you can read the plans in full 👇 https://t.co/fKIKWweZby - Tweet Link

I am calling on ministers @beisgovuk to review the allocation algorithm so that SMEs in the #twocities can get the support they need. https://t.co/m6eQpGY5Sa - Tweet Link

@Conservatives @BorisJohnson green revolution continues. https://t.co/BtXEuRn5wb - Tweet Link

Life may not be completely the same at the moment, but I wish everyone well who is celebrating the Festival of Lights this weekend #HappyDiwali https://t.co/CBEBoqbzsZ - Tweet Link

Life may not be completely the same at the moment, but I wish everyone well who is celebrating the Festival of Life this weekend #HappyDiwali https://t.co/ms1qytentM - Tweet Link

I would like to update you on the major breakthrough of a potential #COVID19 vaccine. It’s been a tough few months - but we have some hope and good news as we head towards #Christmas https://t.co/gs9MMjc4Ya - Tweet Link

Outstanding achievement by @GOVUK thank you @BorisJohnson for placing protecting the environment at the top of your political agenda https://t.co/P7UV5FdhrZ - Tweet Link

It’s been a long time coming but delighted that finally the first woman has been appointed managing partner at a “magic circle” global law firm. Congratulations to Georgia Dawson ⁦@Freshfields⁩ Freshfields appoints first female senior partner https://t.co/06AEJpOhHX - Tweet Link

Constructive & positive 1st meeting with new @TfL boss, Andy Byford today. Brought up host of concerns raised with me by local people & business incl Park Lane cycle lane; congestion charge extension; Covid safety measures on trains, tubes & buses, along with update on Crossrail - Tweet Link

@OneNationCons @FCDOGovUK Paper includes contributions from @AnthonyMangnal1 @Jeremy_Hunt @Laura_Farris @theodoraclarke Malcolm Rifkind & Andrew Mitchell. - Tweet Link

Have contributed to the following paper from @OneNationCons Girls' education, education, education should be the war cry of @FCDOGovUK You can read the full paper 👇 https://t.co/nLSXLTPTtr - Tweet Link

And finally some good news! Thank you ⁦@OliverDowden⁩ Extra Bank Holiday to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 - https://t.co/ISvQ3xUflB https://t.co/1nEjBy9wR1 - Tweet Link

Highlighted the great work of #Westminster based @PassageCharity in House earlier today. The work they and other organisations do is crucial to tackling #roughsleeping https://t.co/8xSM0EjcMw - Tweet Link

Great opportunity to do some discounted early Christmas shopping and support some fantastic #localbusinesses TODAY #shoplocal https://t.co/7TOTWCuXNS - Tweet Link

Just had a meeting with the Minster for Rough Sleeping @KellyTolhurst to update me on the #support and #funding the government is providing local authorities in the #TwoCities to tackle rough sleeping. Details ⬇️ https://t.co/iqaOfHgkVB - Tweet Link

Today in the House I welcomed the Chancellor @RishiSunak's ambition for the future of #UKFinancialServices. I also asked him about what the government doing to ensure they not only #maintain but #enhance their global competitiveness post transition period. His response ⬇️ https://t.co/i80IltWHJf - Tweet Link

Today, Remembrance Sunday, is going to be very different this year. But it's still important that we remember the men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedoms #LestWeForget https://t.co/itIAHCmbBL - Tweet Link

Whatever ones politics, it is a momentous day to mark the election of the first woman Vice President of the USA. https://t.co/0O5Jb0LT5P - Tweet Link

Congratulations to @StPaulsLondon and St Peter’s Church, Eaton Square who have been awarded grants today as part of the £92 million Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. Fantastic news! Vital support at this challenging time #HereForCulture @HeritageFundUK @HistoricEngland https://t.co/ytDo1ClTgo - Tweet Link

Want to thank everyone involved for participating in 1 of the 16 events in the Cities of #London & #Westminster for UK Parliament Week to join the conversation about our democracy, people power and making change happen! #UKPW https://t.co/MvSyLDW1rq - Tweet Link

Welcome the further support for rough sleepers announced by @RobertJenrick to ensure we support more people off the street and help them rebuild their lives. https://t.co/FZOkGhUqrO - Tweet Link

St Barnabas School in #Pimlico needs a new outdoor learning area for early years children. The local #community is coming together to crowdfund the money required. Find out more and support the campaign at https://t.co/ITARfxAzm6 https://t.co/gvVgK5USk3 - Tweet Link

What the new #nationalrestrictions across #England in place until 2 December mean 👇 https://t.co/06Fl1jw7GF - Tweet Link

Put in to speak in yesterday's debate on #Lockdown2 but unfortunately time ran out before I was called. Read the speech I would have given if called ⬇️ https://t.co/0oQKRK1wzu - Tweet Link

Met with Chancellor earlier. Discussed range of issues including the extension of business rates holiday post March; extension of 5% VAT scheme; more help for the self employed who have fallen through the cracks; & lobbied to maintain the VAT retail export scheme https://t.co/27aiXmyDuS - Tweet Link

We will get through this pandemic together and return to normality as quickly as we can. - Tweet Link

I get it’s a difficult time, many people are enduring the toughest months of their lives. Sadly we are seeing a second surge across Europe. We cannot allow our NHS to become overrun. - Tweet Link

A few words on the new temporary #lockdown we’re heading into from Thursday https://t.co/ehY49Lc66y - Tweet Link

Congratulations to @ltmuseum in Covent Garden who over the weekend were awarded £1.75 million from the Culture Recovery Fund #HereForCulture https://t.co/hT5dEbbc4Q - Tweet Link

Good news from @ImperialNHS From Nov 30th appointments for urgent but not life-threatening medical needs at St Mary's or Charing Cross A&E will be bookable through #NHS111 More info ⬇️ https://t.co/CqpEk1rJzW - Tweet Link

#HaveYourSay @CityWestminster is asking local people to contact them about their #busking policy. Info ⬇️ https://t.co/c3xAeYuCf8 - Tweet Link

Welcome news for businesses in my constituency. I have lobbied for more support particularly for restaurants, bars and cafes who are finding it so tough at present. Brilliant job also by @UKHospKate and @UKHofficial who have worked tirelessly for their members. https://t.co/XzdJVEA19E - Tweet Link

Good to see an updated package of support from @CityWestminster for hospitality sector throughout winter to help safeguard jobs and livelihoods, including updated measures for outdoor dining now London is in High Tier. More info 👇 https://t.co/hvxgFhUgVL - Tweet Link

A year 6 class @GabrielsSchool was surprised to meet me on my visit to their school today as they were in the middle of lesson where they were writing a letter to me outlining their concerns about climate change! I promised to return to discuss this very important issue with them https://t.co/IFz4HI9gBI - Tweet Link

Lovely visit with @GabrielsSchool Head Teacher and pupils this morning along with @citywestminster Education Cabinet Member, @CampaignTim saw first hand all the covid19 measures the school has introduced to keep pupils and staff safe https://t.co/bf42WudphN - Tweet Link

Joined @CampaignTim on a visit to the Grey Coat Hospital School today to meet the Head, Susanne Staab, staff and pupils and see the Covid19 measures they’ve put in place to keep everyone safe. The school is running a full curriculum. https://t.co/82knA7SsxE - Tweet Link

My response yesterday in the House to @MattHancock's announcement that the Local COVID Alert level across Greater London is being raised to Tier 2. It's vital that a clear #exitplan is put in place so restrictions can be lowered back to Tier 1 as soon as possible. https://t.co/t2EGU8KET9 - Tweet Link

Really good graphic produced by @GOVUK What London's new 'High' tier COVID Alert Level, coming into effect at midnight tomorrow, means ⬇️ https://t.co/K5cFVtlNPS - Tweet Link

Incredibly proud of my colleague, Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher for his powerful testimony on @Emmabarnett his experiences & thousands of others is the reason why it was so important to ensure the definition of domestic abuse included children in the Dom Abuse Bill #YouAreNotAlone https://t.co/NEVr8xmFK2 - Tweet Link

Met with @10DowningStreet after #PMQs to discuss concerns of #twocities businesses & residents in #COVID19. Covered #10pmCurfew & social distancing in and outside venues. PM understands the issues & is determined that we will beat this and rebuild our economy even stronger https://t.co/QOqMkoikPL - Tweet Link

@10DowningStreet sensible & proportionate response compared to Sir Keir Starmer’s calls for a national lockdown. Local Labour leaders are resisting ANY tighter restrictions coming in & his own Shadow Health Sec said another national lockdown would be ‘disastrous’. https://t.co/CBsWV7ZlUG - Tweet Link

Speaking to @NickFerrariLBC about further lockdown in the Capital. Yes we need to deal with this nasty virus, but the Mayor must respond calmly and proportionately for the sake of our jobs, our livelihoods, and our mental health. @LBC #Covid19UK https://t.co/48FtooqCOn - Tweet Link

Fantastic news that 20 heritage organisations across the #twocities are set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through #covid19. Full details 👇 https://t.co/KuS85v13qJ - Tweet Link

Celebrating all the amazing girls and young women across the globe today. I will continue to strive for gender equality, securing education for all children & end heinous practices such as FGM & child marriage International Day of the Girl 2020 | UNICEF https://t.co/bWBZjvQLNW - Tweet Link

Enjoyed campaigning with @ConservativeHSP @RWeedenSanz in #Holborn and #Bloomsbury this morning. Great turnout delivering leaflets for @ShaunBaileyUK https://t.co/HOzFYQ8Mqf - Tweet Link

On World Mental Health Day it’s more important than ever to come together & support those who too often suffer in silence. We’re living through such difficult times & the toll on our mental health is unprecedented. Please don’t suffer alone, help is there through friends and NHS. https://t.co/sdFN8udlth - Tweet Link

Great to visit @CityPoliceDogs and @CityHorses today. Discussed #FinnslawPart2 with @CityPolice and how their animals support officers in carrying out their work. https://t.co/mfMTPnrnh5 - Tweet Link

I can assure you @richard_kaputt that for public decency reasons this should never be allowed to happen. https://t.co/nL00jMOfgL - Tweet Link

@london_theatre @BarbicanCentre @RoyalAlbertHall @RoyalOperaHouse @HOLBID - Tweet Link

Earlier this week I led my first ever Westminster Hall debate on theatres and cultural venues - and their importance to our local economies. Lots of MPs took part, here’s a recap and it will hopefully give you tiny snippet of what I get up to as an MP. https://t.co/dFZyp11tXs - Tweet Link

Showed my support for the reopening of theatres, live music and cultural venues today before my Westminster Hall debate on the topic at @letmusicliveuk protest on Parliament Square. #supportculture #WeMakeEvents https://t.co/UhQhXnh66c - Tweet Link

Pleasure to speak in my first Westminster Hall debate this morning in @FloEshalomi Gangs Associated debate. Highlighted work of @CityWestminster gangs unit which I set up in 2012. Girls are often the hidden victims & can find themselves in unhealthy & abusive relationships https://t.co/Rp5JhZO3ou - Tweet Link

Westminster Hall #debate on importance of culture to local economies finished. Fantastic contributions from MPs including @GilesWatling @KevinBrennanMP @DJWarburton @S_Hammond @MrAndy_Carter @ALewerMBE @peter_aldous @hammersmithandy Thank you you everyone who took part. - Tweet Link

Agree with @peter_aldous we mustn't forget the backstage, the enormous supply chains that power theatre productions in places such as the #WestEnd by companies like @scenicprojects in Lowestoft. - Tweet Link

Really interesting to hear the role supporting theatres, live music venues and other cultural attractions can play in reviving town centres from @ALewerMBE across the country. - Tweet Link

From City to seaside @GilesWatling is right that theatres and cultural venues power every part of the country. Very interested to hear more about his suggestion of a voucher scheme. - Tweet Link

Gov should extend VAT reduction to 5% for 3 years and look at insuring venues and how it can support #self-employed #freelance workers in both sectors. - Tweet Link

Just made the case for further support for the arts and cultural sectors in my first Westminster Hall #debate Important that both the people involved in the industries and venues are supported. - Tweet Link

Many more jobs supported by income generated by #culture E.g. In the West End for every £1 spent on a theatre ticket another £6 is spent in local bars, shops and restaurants. #coulture supports a wider #ecosystem - Tweet Link

First Westminster Hall debate about to start. Contribution of #culture to the economy is HUGE. To London its gross value added is over £1 billion. Directly employs almost 115,000 people. - Tweet Link

Excited to be speaking in my first Westminster Hall #debate later today. Debate is covering the contribution of #theatres, #livemusic and other cultural attractions to the local economies. You can watch along from 14:30 on #parliamentlivetv - Tweet Link

Great to have the support of Conservative Mayoral Candidate @ShaunBaileyUK tackling #tubenoise in #pimlico https://t.co/GXx7dIWuyA - Tweet Link

A thoughtful piece by ⁦@andrealeadsom⁩ as part of her Early Years Review which I’m very proud to be a member of. An infant’s first 1,001 days are critical for lifelong health – we must level up the opportunities for every newborn https://t.co/RWWs4v1Aa8 - Tweet Link

Its @SilverSundayUK the National Day to celebrate older people. Covid19 mean it will be v different this year but it’s even more important to let those living alone & those living with dementia know they are cherished. A call to a friend, family or neighbour can make a difference https://t.co/IhL8Bc3QPI - Tweet Link

Met with ⁦@HuddlestonNigel⁩ Minister ⁦⁦@DCMS⁩ to discuss and lobby for further support the arts and ⁦@UKHofficial⁩ hospitality venues now we have a 10pm curfew. I would like Gov to consider flexible options for venues to stagger closing times https://t.co/CU6Bp91ODF - Tweet Link

Congratulations Christabel! Very much deserved! https://t.co/kMtJjuECHl - Tweet Link

It's @SilverSundayUK National Day for Older People this weekend! Met up with its founder @CityWestminster Cllr Christabel Flight this week to discuss why she decided to establish it and see how preparations for it were going in #Westminster #SilverSunday https://t.co/FsRcgHLI8y - Tweet Link

#policehelicopternoise Update: Constructive meeting with @metpoliceuk Deputy Commissioner Sir Stephen House. Commissioner Cressida Dick popped in to say hello. For details of the #meeting watch ⬇️ #twocities https://t.co/fahaMSiDK9 - Tweet Link

.@CityWestminster is looking for volunteers to help deliver 1000 tea boxes to isolated older people in time for this #SilverSunday How to #getinvolved details 👇 https://t.co/zdjRyjRw4v - Tweet Link

Proud to support the launch of @BowelResearch leading the fight against #bowelcancer and #boweldisease. Providing vital patient-centred research funding, #BRUK is committed to radically improving the lives of people living with bowel disease. https://t.co/NE5hw4t5sE - Tweet Link

Met with concerned event suppliers & workers at the #WeMakeEvents silent protest in Parliament Square, including constituent Vanessa of @Symbiosis_UK https://t.co/WsbG95Zbc3 - Tweet Link

Covid-19 has had devastating consequences for people affected by #cancer. Treatments have been hugely disrupted. I'm backing @CRUK_Policy to make sure there is the right investment in our NHS to ensure the right cancer care available when needed. https://t.co/6EwJYK1Nuh - Tweet Link

Wishing all my Jewish friends, colleagues, constituents and the whole community a blessed Yom Kippur. Gmar tov. - Tweet Link

National Police Memorial Day is more poignant today as we remember Sgt Matt Ratana this weekend and all our outstanding police officers who put themselves in harm’s way each day to keep the rest of us safe. Proud that the National Police Memorial stands proudly in St James’ Park https://t.co/1lecxgf13g - Tweet Link

I used to like a lamb pasanda curry. Sticking with rogan josh from now on. https://t.co/inJBGDlJ4J - Tweet Link

Great to take part in @CLWCA Women's Group Virtual #MacmillanCoffeeMorning for @macmillancancer earlier. Disappointing that we all couldn't meet in person but was able to #raiseamug from my office. https://t.co/KOsYvVSNfY - Tweet Link

Shocked by this news from #Croydon My thoughts are with the @metpoliceuk officers colleagues, friends and family. https://t.co/MXZQ5F0eWJ - Tweet Link

Good to catch up with Home Secretary @pritipatel today to discuss a wide range of policing issues in Cities of London & Westminster. Highlighted the ongoing issues with police helicopters hovering for hours during the endless protests we are living with in central London. - Tweet Link

Welcome today's #WinterEconomyPlan which will protect jobs and livelihoods. Thank you @RishiSunak for agreeing to meet with me to discuss support for businesses in the #twocities. Central London will be crucial to the UK's economic recovery from #covid19 https://t.co/DosR3yUcJq - Tweet Link

Good to catch up with Home Secretary @pritipatel today to discuss a wide range of policing issues in Cities of London & Westminster. Highlighted the ongoing issues with police helicopters hoovering for hours during the endless protests we are living with in central London. - Tweet Link

Met with Policing Minister @kitmalthouse alongside @FelicityBuchan to discuss the issue of police #helicopternoise this morning. Have received a significant amount of correspondence on this. Watch 👇 to find out more about our meeting. https://t.co/vaenChH0bT - Tweet Link

From @GOVUK the government guidance that changed yesterday ⬇️ https://t.co/inEVaDXPfv - Tweet Link

Some more positive news from @cityoflondon Great to hear that maintenance work to London Bridge has been completed a month early. https://t.co/3kll0Zaoiu - Tweet Link

@ShaunBaileyUK @Telegraph @SadiqKhan An idea from @ShaunBaileyUK worth considering. We need drastic new thinking to help TfL out of the financial crater it finds itself in after nearly five years of poor leadership from the Mayor of London and City Hall. - Tweet Link

Great to hold another surgery! I've held them regularly, remotely, over the last few months due to #COVID19. If you would like to request a surgery appointment please contact my office. https://t.co/hdBKg9MGY0 - Tweet Link

@RoyalAlbertHall We all need to do what we can to support our cultural venues. The jobs of not only their employees but so many more in the #twocities rely on the revenue they generate. - Tweet Link

Six months ago @RoyalAlbertHall closed its doors to the public. Since then it's lost 96% of its income. How you can support @RoyalAlbertHall 👇 https://t.co/nk9t85xlz9 - Tweet Link

Shana Tova to everyone celebrating #RoshHashanah across the #twocities and beyond. https://t.co/Xf7kJtOKTC - Tweet Link

Great work by @DamianGreen and @neill_bob in securing this sensible and crucial amendment to the Internal Market Bill. Next step a trade deal with EU #unitedfournations https://t.co/CfMeR71dSs - Tweet Link

Good to catch up with @OliverDowden, Secretary of State @DCMS this afternoon with #TheatreAPPG colleagues to discuss getting our #theatres open safely, at capacity, as soon as possible. His department working hard with industry to achieve this. @london_theatre @uk_theatre https://t.co/YM2zOXAI3p - Tweet Link

Delighted to back @aliciakearns – partners should be present for all pregnancy scans and births. Pleased @BorisJohnson @AngelaRayner have joined us – all MPs should now do the same! https://t.co/hDgQbPaFvn - Tweet Link

Sat on @MikeAmesburyMP’s Private Members Bill Committee today supporting his campaign to make school uniform affordable for families. A step forward to making it law. - Tweet Link

Funding available from @cityoflondon for community projects in the Square Mile. More info ⬇️ https://t.co/xbZbzxVy4S - Tweet Link

Intervened during the Second Reading of the Unpaid Work Experience (Probation) Bill on Friday to promote the work of @CityWestminster City Lions. It's important to not forget younger children in this debate. @paulscullymp is right about the importance of creating opportunities. https://t.co/BqfvP0jugS - Tweet Link

Delighted to be part of @andrealeadsom Early Year Review. As a mum of two and having lead Westminster’s Children’s Services I know the first 2 years of a child’s life is the most important and it’s vital we ensure we support families at this critical time. https://t.co/d0SJaRqHcT - Tweet Link

Proud to be one of the 60 plus MPs supporting @aliciakearns and @MailOnline campaign demanding NHS Trusts lift the ban on partners at the bedside during births. It’s crucial for women to have the support of those they love when giving birth. https://t.co/p9UarHxM3N - Tweet Link

Will be on @BBCPoliticsLDN tomorrow. Do tune in! https://t.co/y6WfYjjqPl - Tweet Link

@kitmalthouse @metpoliceuk You can now provide details of any concerns you have about police #helicopternoise on my website. https://t.co/jxVN0XkNqr - Tweet Link

Have you been affected by police #helicopternoise in the skies above the #twocities? Am asking people to let me know if they have and share their concerns 👇https://t.co/jxVN0XkNqr - Tweet Link

Nineteen years on #WeRemember911 My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Visited both Ground Zero and the QE2 September 11th Garden last year. Both very poignant, beautiful memorials. - Tweet Link

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Great advice from @MindCharity Talking can really make a difference. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay https://t.co/EkvtOHQTbT - Tweet Link

Have requested an urgent meeting with Policing Minister @kitmalthouse to discuss the ongoing issue of noise from police helicopters. My mailbag has been full of frustrated local people @metpoliceuk must police protests but helicopters 7 days a week for hours on end is a problem. - Tweet Link

Government has done a huge amount to support businesses and protect jobs from #Covid19 #twocities has been hit hard as many businesses rely on commuters and tourists. In the House today I called for additional measures to support Central London 👇https://t.co/NjoHFvhagz - Tweet Link

Wishing our emergency services in #twocities and across the UK a happy #999Day Thank you to everyone who works or volunteers for our NHS and emergency services. https://t.co/NXAXUNaJgZ - Tweet Link

Joined leading #twocities bioscience, health-tech and pharmaceutical companies in a virtual roundtable covering their vital work developing medicine & treatments, the regulatory framework and attracting investment into this growing sector. Look forward to working together @BIA_UK https://t.co/CNSjyPBo9T - Tweet Link

Central London's businesses are struggling without workers supporting them. We need to encourage them #backtowork I brought together major employers @HippodromeLDN @newwestend @LandsecGroup @BritishLandPLC @LinklatersLLP to discuss solutions. Listen at: https://t.co/DYe5bkyC9b https://t.co/u3anJ2Smjk - Tweet Link

Several local businesses have told me that #EatOutToHelpOut made a real difference. It's great that some businesses are continuing the scheme into September including @MayfairChippy - supported by their landlords. Check out my interview with Jamie below 👇 https://t.co/FCG3jSi6Et - Tweet Link

Earlier this year, it was right that people were encouraged to work from home when possible to stop the spread of #Covid19. Now, to get our economy moving again, London needs to get moving. London's Conservative Mayoral Candidate @ShaunBaileyUK agrees 👇 https://t.co/AwR9lqFuVH - Tweet Link

@Waqas_Malik07 Hi Waqas. I have sent you a direct message on this. - Tweet Link

The final numbers are in! 849,000 diners across #TwoCities benefitted from Eat Out to Help Out. Several businesses have told me the scheme has made a real difference @RishiSunak @hmtreasury https://t.co/6GkLjLQSIj - Tweet Link

Great to catch up @ShaunBaileyUK #NationalFishAndChipDay https://t.co/XV0YPrmRqf - Tweet Link

Cleaning up our air is v important however the Congestion Charge has become a tax on businesses as they recover from #Covid. Time for the Mayor to temporarily lift it at evenings and weekends to support businesses. Spoke about this on @BBCRadioLondon earlier. https://t.co/ywu4hjHVmK - Tweet Link

Written for @timesredbox in @thetimes this morning about how we can save London’s centre by testing public transport and passengers. Read it ⬇️ https://t.co/hEkIC4Y4k1 - Tweet Link

Interviewed on @BBCr4today this morning to discuss the impact of #COVID19 on businesses in #westend Listen to the interview here 👇 https://t.co/pJVvkd7i0j - Tweet Link

Great news! The Lord Mayor's Show will still be going ahead this year in a Covid compliant form. Details ⬇️ https://t.co/PAv5Xk2JYE - Tweet Link

Great to be out and about in @ChinatownLondon with local councillors, hearing first-hand how the @RishiSunak #EatOutToHelpOut campaign has made a real difference to restaurants – and to understand what further help is needed. Thank you @ciacuk for arranging! #SightseeCrowdFree https://t.co/7gxN7PqSaX - Tweet Link

It’s time to get office workers in our cities back to their desks, and boost our independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars that rely on them – I am backing CBI @cbicarolyn’s call in today’s @MailOnline @JTwestend @andy4wm @MPIainDS #openforbusiness https://t.co/hy8Z9zt28u - Tweet Link

Happy #NationalDogDay 🐶🐾#InternationalDogDay https://t.co/DxXs284Jed - Tweet Link

Delighted to see that #EatOutToHelpOut is to be extended until end of September in #Mayfair and #Belgravia for participating restaurants who are tenants of @Grosvenor_GBI. Great news as we work together to encourage Londoners and tourists to visit #twocities #SightseeCrowdFree https://t.co/LYbQwlBrC6 - Tweet Link

Through @theroyalparks’ Movement Strategy work, it is trialling a full-time closure of North Carriage Drive and Saturday closure of South Carriage Drive, in addition to Sundays & Bank Holidays. Formal consultation opens in November 2020. Learn more: https://t.co/6cyXzOCFkp - Tweet Link

.@theroyalparks launched a trial project which closes The Mall & Constitution Hill to traffic on Saturdays until dusk and regular Sunday & Bank Holidays creating 20,000sq metres of new park space. Formal consultation opens in Nov 2020. Share your views. https://t.co/fDMBzAnb5Q - Tweet Link

Visited @CoventGardenLDN with my family - great to see so many independent stallholders back and the street performers. A buzzy atmosphere without the huge crowds. Good time for Londoners to take advantage of central London before tourists & workers return! #SightseeCrowdFree https://t.co/r2TStOGeT5 - Tweet Link

As we enter the final week of #EatOutToHelpOut - remember to enjoy 50% off when eating at participating restaurants Mon, Tues and Wed til the end of the month! No vouchers to bring... @twocities #openforbusiness #SightseeCrowdFree #EatOutHelpOut https://t.co/Qy9ITg9B39 - Tweet Link

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