Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Kirby and Jim Shannon

Tuesday 17th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Simon Kirby]

The FCA and BBA are both looking at ways to make it easier for trusted friends or family to help people to manage their money safely, and I wish my hon. Friend luck with his meetings.

[Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)]

As my brother’s appointee after he suffered severe head trauma in an accident 11 years ago, I can see many avenues by which carers’ time is taken up dealing with red tape. Will the Minister outline his view on how things such as online banking can be kept safe but made simpler for carers with regard to multiple usernames?

[Simon Kirby]

I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we have discussed this. It is the very issue that my hon. Friend the Member for Pudsey (Stuart Andrew) will be discussing with the BBA and the FCA, and the Government are keeping a close eye on it.

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)

Debate between Simon Kirby and Jim Shannon

Wednesday 2nd February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Simon Kirby]

I agree with my hon. Friend. One of the sad things about unemployment is the youth unemployment element, which is particularly prevalent in my constituency. It is, frankly, a disgrace.

[Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

[Simon Kirby]

I will not, because I do not have much time left.

There is much more to do, and the times we live in are very difficult, but, taken together, the Government’s measures will create the right conditions for business to thrive, compete and create sustainable economic growth and employment. The coalition Government are doing a good job, getting us out of the mess left by the previous Labour Government—decisive action by a decisive Government. I, for one, applaud the progress made by the Government and wholeheartedly disagree with this very mean and inconsiderate motion.