Debates between Victoria Atkins and Margot James during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Victoria Atkins and Margot James
Tuesday 27th June 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Margot James Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Margot James)
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The hon. Lady is right to draw attention to workers who are misled and workers who believe erroneously that they have fewer rights than they do. We are absolutely committed that any individual, whatever contract they are on, is entitled to their rights. We have increased the powers open to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to enforce those rights.

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins (Louth and Horncastle) (Con)
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T9. Market towns are vital to the rural economy, and they are the heart of rural communities, drawing people together across the 531 square miles of my constituency. Modern shopping habits, however, can mean that it is difficult for businesses in market towns to survive. What are the Government doing to support our much-needed and much-loved market towns?

Margot James Portrait Margot James
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Market towns, such as the ones in my hon. Friend’s constituency, will have all the support we are giving to the retail sector and high streets so that they can flourish.