We now come to questions to the Deputy Prime Minister Adam Jogi.

Question 1, Mr Speaker. Deputy Prime Minister.

Yes.

Thank you, Mr Speaker, and I've been asked to reply.

My right honourable friend, the Prime Minister, is in Samoa,

to discuss shared opportunities in the Commonwealth,

including how we work together to deliver economic growth.

With increasing threats facing Britain, it is vital that we also strengthen the defence,

security and cooperation with our allies.

That's why today this government signed a landmark defence agreement with Germany which

will help people safe and create hundreds of jobs.

Mr Speaker, I know the whole House will join me in sending our best wishes to Sir Chris

Hoy and his wife Zara.

He is a true sporting legend and the courage and positivity they have shown will inspire many others.

Mr Speaker, I also send our condolences to those affected by the train crash in power.

Mr Speaker this morning, I have had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such

meetings later today.

Thank you Mr Speaker.

For 14 years my constituents in Newcast Under Lyme had suffered flatlining wages in work

poverty and a vast economy that served nobody.

Can I urge the Deputy Prime Minister to use the Employment Rights Bill to turn the page

on the last 14 years, to give our businesses the support they need, and to finally restore

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