Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Theresa Villiers and Stephen Hammond

Thursday 25th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Hammond]

The hon. Lady raises an important point. We need to ensure that people are properly triaged for all sorts of diseases when they turn up at A&E, including domestic violence. I will reflect on her point and talk to NHS England about it.

[Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)]

4. What steps she is taking to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Theresa Villiers and Stephen Hammond

Thursday 20th October 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)]

1. What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on financial services and negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.

[Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon) (Con)]

10. What progress his Department has made in engaging with the financial services sector on the potential effect on its revenues of the UK leaving the EU.

[The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Davis)]

The Chancellor and I are both determined to ensure we get the best possible deal for our financial services sector—a crucial part of our economy—and not just for the City of London but for the country more widely. Two thirds of financial services jobs are outside the capital, including 150,000 in Scotland. We are determined to ensure that this UK-wide industry continues to thrive. The Chancellor and I have met to discuss this, and, as one would expect, agree that financial services will be of great importance in these negotiations, that we must remain in a position to attract the brightest and the best in the global battle for talent, and that we will seek the best possible terms of trade for our financial services in the European market. We are also working together to maximise opportunities for financial services arising from our exit from the European Union. We have already met representatives of the financial services industry and expect to do so again as we shape our negotiating position.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Theresa Villiers and Stephen Hammond

Thursday 10th March 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Villiers]

I have to acknowledge to the hon. Lady that that is not an application to vary the franchise that I have yet received. Of course, when such decisions are taken it is very important for the views of local stakeholders—passengers—to be properly taken into account in terms of the outcome.

[Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon) (Con)]

My right hon. Friend was right to talk about the benefits of Thameslink, but many in south London will not enjoy the full benefits unless Network Rail timetables through trains from the Sutton loop. Will she ensure that Network Rail continues to keep that option open?

[Mrs Villiers]

I will certainly expect Network Rail to do all it can to minimise the disruption caused for passengers by the works under way on Thameslink and forthcoming works at major London termini. I will keep my hon. Friend’s proposal in mind, and I am happy to discuss it with Network Rail. I believe that he and I are meeting to discuss this soon.