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HANSARDCategory 4 Steel Imports: Tariff-free QuotasMy Lords, government action on this in the workforce is extremely welcome, because for many years our domestic steel industry was threatened by the dumping of cheap Chinese steel.…22 Jul 2026HANSARDTrade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe. However, I oppose the regret amendment and support these measures, which bring statutory union balloting into the…22 Jul 2026HANSARDGovernment Record on Education, Employment and WelfareMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Evans, for introducing this debate. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Baker, who always has important and interesting…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaximum Temperature for Indoor WorkplacesMy Lords, currently it seems impossible to buy air cooling systems—there are a variety—for love nor money. Can my noble friend guarantee that any new rules on maximum temperatures…15 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringMy Lords, is my noble friend aware of the latest Manpower survey of employers that reports a surge in hiring intentions for the third quarter of this year, placing the UK in the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment: Artificial IntelligenceMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister is right that skills are critical, and the launch of the AI skills hub is welcome, with its focus on providing free training for 10 million…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionMy Lords, I add my voice to those of everybody else in thanking my noble friend for repeating the Prime Minister's Statement and for its sensitivity and compassion. I particularly…07 Jul 2026HANSARDExtreme Heat: Resilience of NHS InfrastructureMy Lords, many workers across many sectors are suffering unbearable temperatures that they are expected to work in, and that is increasing demand on the NHS and its services. Does…30 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I too offer my warm congratulations to my noble friend the Minister on his appointment. I strongly welcome this Bill for the simple reason that our country must have a…16 Jun 2026HANSARDFurther Education Colleges: Recovery of VATMy Lords, another funding disparity currently planned for the next academic year relates to funding for free meals for students from poorer backgrounds. I strongly welcome the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDeclining Birth RatesMy thanks, too, to my noble friend for opening this debate. My Lords, it seems ironic that some of the very same politicians who framed the falling birth rate as a crisis have…04 Jun 2026HANSARDWorld Cup Ticket PricesMy Lords, the magnificent parade through Highbury and Holloway on Sunday proved that football can and should be a sport for everyone from every background. But, as we have heard,…03 Jun 2026HANSARDHigher Earners: EmigrationMy Lords, is my noble friend the Minister aware of the hard data provided by Patriotic Millionaires, which shows that the strong majority are proud to live in this country,…21 May 2026HANSARDSelf-employed: Paternity LeaveMy Lords, it is nearly a year since the Women and Equalities Committee recommended the introduction of a paternal allowance for self-employed working fathers and other parents,…20 May 2026HANSARDHealthy Life Expectancy: EnglandMy Lords, ever since the Marmot report, we have known that poor-quality employment is a key driver of lower healthy life expectancy. The Employment Rights Act is a big step…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Redwood, and to perhaps offer a slightly different perspective. I declare my interest as a member of the Great British…14 May 2026HANSARDRail Safety Recommendations: BacklogMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that both the department and the regulator need to focus sharply on the root causes of accidents? They include the fragmentation…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that conflict in the Middle East underlines the case for ever-stronger relationships with the EU, including on trade? Secondly,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDSteel SectorMy Lords, both sides of the steel industry have welcomed government plans to speed up grid connections and make it easier for developers to build their own grid connections. All…23 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness Improvement District Ballots: Digital VotingIs my noble friend aware of research showing that low-paid workers are much more likely to spend their wages on the local high street and in the local economy? Will she join me in…20 Apr 2026