Every parliamentary written question tabled by Jonathan Hinder this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps he is taking to ensure the government's industrial strategy supports industry in Lancashire.
The Government is ensuring its Industrial Strategy supports industry in Lancashire by aligning national priorities with local strengths in advanced manufacturing, defence, digital and clean energy sectors. This includes targeted investment in skills, inno...
What steps the he is taking to ensure the government's industrial strategy supports towns in the North of England.
The Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy is a 10-year, place-based plan supporting towns across the North to grow and attract investment. It aligns with the Northern Growth Strategy, realising the potential of the North’s £476 billion economy and 8.1 m...
What plans his Department has to modernise and streamline the process of delivering bankruptcy petitions.
Bankruptcy provides debt relief for many people seeking to deal with financial difficulty, who may petition for their own bankruptcy online in a straightforward manner. It should not be used as a debt collection mechanism except as a final resort. For tha...
What discussions he has had with Companies House on phoenixing.
The 2023 Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has strengthened the Registrar of Companies’ enforcement and investigative powers, enabling it to act as a more active gatekeeper over company registrations and directors. As announced in the November...
Whether he plans to prevent the directors of companies which become insolvent during their directorship from setting up more companies.
It is important to remember that most companies do not become insolvent due to wrongdoing. Directors of an insolvent company can run similar businesses unless they are disqualified or subject to restrictions. Where directors abuse the system, the Secretar...
What plans his Department has to encourage greater partnership between insolvency practitioners and Companies House to prevent phoenixing.
There is already a well-established director disqualification regime in the UK to prevent directors guilty of misconduct from taking part in the management of companies in the future.Insolvency practitioners have a duty to report to the Government’s Insol...
If he will take steps to ensure that support provided to Rolls-Royce for narrow body aircraft manufacturing will guarantee new jobs in Britain.
The Government recognises that a successful Rolls‑Royce entry into the single‑aisle aircraft market could deliver significant UK economic benefits, including high‑value jobs and growth across the aerospace supply chain.Rolls‑Royce is a major UK employer and longstanding Government partner. We are providing support to Rolls-Royce and its supply chain for technology development through the ATI Programme. This will secure UK jobs, skills and long‑term manufacturing, while delivering value for money for taxpayers.
What steps his Department is taking to help support chemical industry and employment levels in that industry.
The chemicals sector underpins almost all other manufacturing in the UK and is fundamental to maximising growth. It helps stimulate productivity across the economy to drive forward the government’s growth mission. This is why chemicals was identified as a foundational industry within the Industrial Strategy. Our modern Industrial Strategy will implement targeted policy interventions to drive long-term sustainable, inclusive and secure growth.Government works closely with industry to ensure the sector remains competitive and resilient. This includes supporting innovation, improving productivity, promoting exports and inward investment, as well as ensuring the UK has the skills needed to meet future demand.