Caroline Nokes MP: speeches

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5 Mar 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Hansard source
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I will have to put Back-Bench Members on an immediate five-minute time limit, which may well go down in due course.
5 Mar 2025 · Supplementary Estimate 2024–25 · Hansard source
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With the leave of the House, I will put the Questions on motions 3 to 8 together. Estimates 2025–26 (Navy) Vote A Resolved, That, during the year ending with 31 March 2026, a number not exceeding 39,850 all ranks be maintained for Naval and Marine Service and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2025–26, HC 638. Estimates 2025-26 (Army) Vote A Resolved, That, during the year ending with 31 March 2026, a number not exceeding 97,940 all ranks be maintained for Army Service and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2025–26, HC 638. Estimates 2025-26 (Air) Vote A Resolved, That, during the year ending with 31 March 2026, a number not exceeding 35,800 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2025–26, HC 638. Estimates, Excesses 2023–24 [Relevant document: Eleventh Report of the Committee of Public Accounts, Excess Votes 2023–24, HC 719 .] Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2024: (1) resources, not exceeding £219,401,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for current purposes as set out in the Statements of Excesses 2023–24, HC 657 and HC 725, and (2) resources, not exceeding £2,417,000, be authorised to make good excesses for use for capital purposes as so set out. Supplementary Estimates 2024–25 Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2025: (1) further resources, not exceeding £99,602,165,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 613, HC 655 and HC 661, (2) the resources authorised for capital purposes be reduced by £25,436,251,000 as so set out, and (3) the sum authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £1,683,639,000. Estimates, Vote on Account 2025–26 Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2026: (1) resources, not exceeding £402,046,708,000 be authorised, on account, for use for current purposes as set out in HC 446, HC 605, HC 614, HC 656, HC 660, HC 662 and HC 706, (2) resources, not exceeding £92,524,444,000, be authorised, on account, for use for capital purposes as so set out, and (3) a sum, not exceeding £409,837,337,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament.— ( Justin Madders .) Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the foregoing Resolutions; That the Chairman of Ways and Means, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Darren Jones, Emma Reynolds and James Murray bring in the Bill. Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill Presentation and First Reading James Murray accordingly presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources for the year ending with 31 March 2024, 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2026; to authorise the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund for those years; and to appropriate the supply authorised by this Act for the years ending with 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2025. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time tomorrow, and to be printed (Bill 193).
4 Mar 2025 · Gaza · Hansard source
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Order. I am planning to run this urgent question for only about another 10 minutes, so it would be very helpful if questions were short, please.
4 Mar 2025 · Iranian State Threats · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
4 Mar 2025 · Iranian State Threats · Hansard source
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I thank the Minister for his very diligent turn at the Dispatch Box this afternoon.
4 Mar 2025 · Iranian State Threats · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Home Secretary.
4 Mar 2025 · Plan for Neighbourhoods · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
4 Mar 2025 · Plan for Neighbourhoods · Hansard source
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Order. I remind the hon. Member that there is a time limit. I will give him one more sentence.
4 Mar 2025 · Plan for Neighbourhoods · Hansard source
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I call the Chair of the Select Committee.
4 Mar 2025 · Plan for Neighbourhoods · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
4 Mar 2025 · Hong Kong Democracy Activists · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
3 Mar 2025 · Ukraine · Hansard source
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I thank the Prime Minister for his statement this afternoon.
3 Mar 2025 · Ukraine · Hansard source
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For the final question, I call Jim Shannon.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. The hon. Member’s intervention is slightly too long. He is on the list to speak in due course, so perhaps he will make his point about the importance of Scotch whisky then.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. I remind the hon. Member that it is imperative he speaks to the Finance Bill and the amendments, rather than rehashing a Budget speech.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. In the interests of complete impartiality, I want to make sure that all Members are aware that they have to speak to the amendments as proposed in this Finance Bill, not any other amendments that they might wish had been proposed.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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Order. We are debating the Finance Bill and the amendments to it, not the Budget.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
3 Mar 2025 · Finance Bill · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2— Energy (oil and gas) profits levy: impact assessment of increase in rate — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act coming into force, commission and publish an assessment of the expected impact of Sections 15 to 17 of this Act on— (a) domestic energy production and investment; (b) the UK’s energy security; (c) energy prices, and; (d) the UK economy. (2) The assessment must examine the impact of provisions in this Act in comparison with what could have been expected had the energy (oil and gas) profits levy remained unchanged.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to commission and publish an assessment of the expected impact of changes to the energy (oil and gas) profits levy on domestic energy production, the UK’s energy security, energy prices and the UK economy. New clause 3— Review of impact of tax changes in this Act on households— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act being passed, publish an assessment of the impact of the changes in this Act on household finances. (2) The assessment in subsection (1) must consider how households at a range of different income levels are affected by these changes.” This new clause requires the Chancellor to publish an assessment of the changes in this Act on the finances of households at a range of different income levels New clause 4— Review of impact of Act on small and medium sized enterprises— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay before Parliament a report setting out the impact of the measures contained within this Act on small and medium sized enterprises. (2) The report must include an assessment of the impact of the Act on the following matters— (a) the number of people employed across the UK by small and medium enterprises; (b) the number of small and medium sized enterprises ceasing to trade; and (c) the number of new small and medium sized enterprises established.” This new clause would require the Chancellor to conduct an impact assessment of the Act on small and medium enterprises. New clause 5— Review of the Impact of Tax Changes on Household Finances— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act being passed, publish an assessment of the impact of the tax changes introduced by this Act on household finances. (2) The assessment must evaluate how households across different income levels are affected by these changes.” This new clause requires the Chancellor to assess and publish a report on how the tax changes in this Act impact households at various income levels. New clause 6— Report on fiscal effects: relief for investment expenditure— “The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay before Parliament a report setting out the impact of the measures contained in clause 16 of this Act on tax revenue.” This new clause would require the Government to produce a report setting out the fiscal impact of the Bill’s changes to the Energy Profits Levy investment expenditure relief. New clause 7— Pupils with SEND without an Education Health and Care Plan: review of VAT provisions— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act and every six months thereafter, lay before Parliament a review of the impact of the measures contained in sections 47 to 49 of this Act on pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. (2) The review must consider in particular the impact of those measures on— (a) children with special needs who do not have an education health and care plan (EHCP); and (b) the number of children whose families have applied for an EHCP.” This new clause would require the Government to produce an impact assessment of the effect of the VAT provisions in the Act on pupils who have special educational needs but do not have an Education Health and Care Plan. New clause 8 —Review of sections 63 and 64— “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act and every six months thereafter, review the impact of the measures contained in sections 63 and 64 of this Act. (2) Each review must consider the impact of the measures on— (a) Scotch whisky distilleries, (b) small spirit distilleries, (c) wine producers and wholesalers, (d) the hospitality industry, and (e) those operating in the night-time economy. (3) Each review must include an estimate of administrative and operational costs for the preceding 12-month period for each of the sectors listed in subsection (2). (4) Each review must consider the impact of the measures on the retail price for consumers of products subject to alcohol duty. (5) Each review must also examine the expected effect of the measures on the domestic wine trade. (6) A report setting out the findings of each review must be published and laid before both Houses of Parliament.” This new clause would require the Government to produce an impact assessment of the measures on the Act on distilleries, wine producers and the hospitality industry. Government amendments 1 to 17. Amendment 67, page 53, line 30, leave out clause 47. This amendment removes Clause 47, which removes the VAT exemption for private school fees. Amendment 68, page 56, line 13, leave out clause 48. This amendment removes Clause 48, which introduces anti-forestalling provisions. Amendment 69, page 56, line 13, leave out clause 49. This amendment removes Clause 49, which sets out the commencement date. Government amendments 18 to 66.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for meeting the time limit so neatly. That brings us to the Front Benchers.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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Order. The hon. Lady was going to be next on my list, but that was a very long intervention.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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Order. Before the hon. Member continues, let me just say that I will be calling the first of the Front Benchers to speak at 4.35 pm precisely.
27 Feb 2025 · St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. I will not have this level of shouting at the Minister. I will hear her, and of course, it is within her right not to take interventions. Please can Members approach this debate in an orderly fashion?
26 Feb 2025 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source
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Order. I think I will respond to the point of order first. The shadow Minister will know that that was not a point of order, but a point of debate.

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