Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Nov 2020
Economy Update
"I thank my right hon. Friend on behalf of the 1,900 self-employed people of Darlington who have benefited from the self-employed income scheme and who will welcome his announcement today, but may I urge him to ensure that this money gets out of the door as quickly as possible, particularly …..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 20th October 2020
Asked by:
Peter Gibson (Conservative - Darlington)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions his Department has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the effect of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy on client-focused independent financial advisers.
Answered by John Glen
The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) both share the objective to ensure that the market for financial advice works well and are in regular discussions with one another about relevant developments in the market. We are aware of concerns about the effect of the increased Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy on financial advisers. We are working closely with the FCA, who are monitoring the issue and engaging with the financial advice sector to understand their concerns.
Written Question
Thursday 8th October 2020
Asked by:
Peter Gibson (Conservative - Darlington)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of free ports on the level of international trade.
Answered by Steve Barclay
The government plans to establish Freeports across the UK. These will be national hubs for trade, innovation and commerce, regenerating communities across the UK. They can attract new businesses, spreading jobs, investment and opportunity to towns and cities up and down the country.
Our Freeports consultation response, published on Wednesday 7 October, sets out in more detail how Freeports will unleash the potential of ports across the country.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What steps his Department is taking to support self-employed people affected by the covid-19 outbreak. ..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"Over £33 million of bounce back loans have been granted to businesses in Darlington, but many businesses in my constituency bank with new start-up, online and challenger banks and have faced some issues with accessing bounce back loans. What steps is the Treasury taking to assist with access to bounce …..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 11 Sep 2020
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill
"It is a pleasure to follow my neighbour and dear friend, my hon. Friend the Member for Sedgefield (Paul Howell).
I am grateful to be given the chance to speak in this debate. I share the passion of the hon. Member for Cardiff North (Anna McMorrin) and her commitment to …..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 11 Sep 2020
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill
"My hon. Friend raises an important point about the strength of communities represented by Conservative directly elected Mayors. I, too, represent a constituency that falls within a combined authority area that has an excellent Conservative Mayor leading the way on green initiatives...."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 11 Sep 2020
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill
"My hon. Friend, too, highlights the excellent contributions this morning from our hon. Friend the Member for Grantham and Stamford.
The Conservative manifesto that I and my right hon. and hon. Friends stood on made ambitious commitments on the environment, many of which placed the emphasis on community-driven initiatives. It …..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 11 Sep 2020
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her intervention. She is a strong champion for all that is great about the north-east, and I welcome her contribution.
I recognise the phenomenal contribution of co-operatives to our diverse economy. However, I cannot support this Bill. My hon. Friend the Member …..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Sep 2020
Protection of Jobs and Businesses
"I am pleased to speak in this debate and place on record my thanks to the Government for the incredible support that they have provided to my constituents in Darlington. The unprecedented challenges that my constituents face have been met with measures ensuring that they had the security of income …..."Peter Gibson - View Speech
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