In Parliament

Harriett Baldwin responds to a back bench MP’s debate on Government policy on a guaranteed income for retirees and the protection of pensioners following the pension freedoms introduced in April.

Responding to a debate on the sale of RBS, Harriett Baldwin outlines the very different position of the bank following restructuring and the Government’s commitment to bringing stability and competition to the UK banking sector.

Harriett Baldwin answers back bench MPs’ questions on issues including progress on legislation requiring banks “ring-fence” their high street operations from their investment banking activities and the use of fixed-odds betting terminals for money laundering.

Harriett Baldwin moves the Second Reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill which will freeze Class 1 National Insurance contributions paid by employees and employers for the duration of the 2015-20 Parliament.

Harriett Baldwin responds on behalf of the Government to a debate on the Finance Bill which introduces further measures to reduce the deficit.

Harriett Baldwin answers backbench MPs’ questions on steps being taken to identify Equitable Life policyholders, the Government’s 2020 export target and rebalancing the economy away from London and the south east.

Harriett Baldwin outlines measures to ensure access to banking services in communities affected by high street bank closures.

Harriett Baldwin winds up a Parliamentary debate on the Summer Budget which puts the country’s security first - and ensures financial security for the record numbers of people in work.

Speaking in Treasury Questions in the House of Commons, Harriett answers questions from back bench MPs on supporting savers and promoting home ownership