"Improving diversity in STEM is not just the right thing to do; it is vital to our future success. Diversity brings new ways of thinking, a better understanding and a new approach. Can the Minister ensure that the Department for Education encourages people to think about STEM careers at the …..." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
This new clause, tabled in my name and the names of my right hon. Friend the Member for Tunbridge Wells (Greg Clark) and my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch), is a distressing one, …..." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
"As my right hon. and learned Friend says, since we came to office we have introduced a number of tax reliefs that have supported children's television, video games, production, galleries, orchestras, theatres and museums. It is for the Chancellor to decide on tax policy, but can my right hon. and …..." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
"2. Whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of tax relief on the growth of the creative industries...." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for her answer and welcome her back to the Front Bench. Basildon jobcentre recently hosted two health and social care recruitment events, which resulted in the filling of 20 vacancies, helping to reduce local unemployment. Does the Minister agree that work is the best route out …..." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
"Q That is fine. You said that the measures in the Bill are welcome. Are there any other measures that you would have liked to see in it that would help to tackle knife crime? I realise that it needs a holistic approach and that you need to work …..." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
"Q I would like to go back to the issue of knife crime, which I am particularly interested in. You mentioned clause 18, but are there any other measures in the Bill that will help to tackle knife crime? There was a recent national police initiative to tackle knife …..." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
Nick Smart: I cannot comment on that, because I am not aware of it. I can get you a written response if you would like me to come back to you...." Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech