Covid-19: Support for Businesses

27 Apr 2021

Treasury

Pat McFadden made a speech in the House of Commons

When Lex Greensill was given his No. 10 business card, he had no contract and no job description, and there have now been reports that during the pandemic, the financial empire that he built may...

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Financial Services

26 Apr 2021

Commons debates

As we pass the midnight hour, we turn to the subject of money laundering. I am grateful to the Minister for his remarks and note that, alongside this statutory instrument, we had the statement...

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Before Clause 1 - Duty of care for financial service providers

26 Apr 2021

Financial Services Bill

Pat McFadden made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank their lordships for their work in considering the Bill. In particular, I thank Lord Tunnicliffe and Lord Eatwell, who led for the Opposition in the relevant debates. Let me start tonight...

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Clause 92 - Extension of temporary 5% reduced rate for hospitality and tourism sectors

20 Apr 2021

Finance (No. 2) Bill

Pat McFadden made a speech in the House of Commons

I rise to speak to new clause 30 in the name of the Leader of the Opposition and to make a few remarks on the other provisions in this group. Clauses 92 and 93 relate to the temporary VAT cuts...

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Finance (No. 2) Bill

13 Apr 2021

Commons debates

I would like to begin by echoing the tributes made from all sides of the House in recent days to the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. It is a testament to the endurance of his public life that...

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Greensill: Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

30 Mar 2021

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will list the amount and recipient of each loan made by Greensill Capital under the Coronavirus Large Business...

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Greensill: Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

30 Mar 2021

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when Greensill Capital became an accredited lender under the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme; and...

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Greensill: Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

30 Mar 2021

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether Greensill Capital is still an accredited lender under the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme;...

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Greensill: Disclosure of Information

25 Mar 2021

Treasury

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the dates of his contacts with David Cameron in relation to Greensill Capital.

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Greensill: Disclosure of Information

25 Mar 2021

Treasury

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish the notes made at the meetings between his officials and Greensill Capital.

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Covid-19: Support for Business

09 Mar 2021

Treasury

Pat McFadden made a speech in the House of Commons

The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that £27 billion-worth of loans made under coronavirus loan schemes will never be repaid. Why is the Chancellor insisting that banks pursue...

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Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation - Income tax (charge)

08 Mar 2021

Commons debates

It is a pleasure to wrap up this debate for the Opposition. Whatever is happening elsewhere on our television screens, I want to begin by thanking all the hon. and right hon. Members for...

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Press Freedom and Safety of Protesters: India - [Graham Stringer in the Chair]

08 Mar 2021

Westminster Hall debates

I represent thousands of constituents with family roots in India. Many are Sikhs with family roots in Punjab. I have received a great deal of correspondence on this issue in recent months, and...

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Bank Cards

05 Mar 2021

Treasury

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the risk of fraud in respect of raising the limit for contactless spending to £100; and if he will make a...

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Bank Cards

05 Mar 2021

Treasury

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent representations he has received on raising the limit for contactless spending to £100.

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Fraud: Costs

09 Feb 2021

Home Office

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the annual cost of fraud to UK consumers.

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Action Fraud

09 Feb 2021

Home Office

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many reports of fraud have been passed to Action Fraud in each of the last two years; and how many of those reports have resulted in a...

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Action Fraud: Finance

09 Feb 2021

Home Office

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what Action Fraud's annual budget is.

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Fraud: Prosecutions

09 Feb 2021

Ministry of Justice

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions for fraud have taken place in UK courts in each of the last five years.

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Financial Services: Fraud

05 Feb 2021

Home Office

Pat McFadden received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many suspicious activity reports were filed with regulators in (a) the UK and (b) other countries by UK based financial institutions in...

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