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HANSARDFairness at Work and Power in CommunitiesIn order to secure that supply of land for building houses that the right hon. Gentleman spoke of, does he agree that it would make sense to reform the Land Compensation Act 1961…12 May 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaThree British citizens—Saeed and Sakil Dawood and Mohammed Aswad—were murdered in the communal violence in India 20 years ago. Their families have been asking that the remains of…26 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAlthough established 160 years ago, the Land Registry has been able to establish the ownership of only 83% of the land of England; the ownership of the other 17% is unknown.…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Foster CarersMr Robertson, as Chair, you have a very privileged position, because you hear in Westminster Hall debates some truly remarkable stories. We have heard some today. I pay tribute to…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Foster CarersI am so glad that my right hon. Friend makes that point. I wrote on a piece of paper comments about geographic dislocation, but I have been unable to find it. It is important…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Foster CarersI noticed that the Minister was coming to the last couple of pages of his notes, and I just wanted to ensure that he addressed the point about the independent fostering agencies…21 Apr 2022HANSARD P&O FerriesI welcome the fact that the Secretary of State is considering injunctive procedures where consultation has been ignored and not respected by the employer. It is just a shame that…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Health and Care BillI agree with much of what my hon. Friend is saying. For instance, I too believe that it is a woman’s right to choose. One of the features of a physical consultation was that it…30 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesAfter Peter Hebblethwaite admitted to the Select Committee that he had broken the law and would do so again, the nation has concluded that he is not a fit and proper person to be…28 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementCan the Chancellor explain why, in the fifth-richest country in the world, and under his stewardship of the economy, this morning’s news reported that a mother would not accept…23 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsThe first thing I want to do is express my solidarity with the 800 seafarers and their families, and pay tribute to the RMT and Nautilus for the swift support that they gave their…21 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlThe bad apple defence or the isolated incident excuse will no longer wash. Our constituents are no longer able to trust the police, including constituents such as Teresa Akpeki,…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsThe hon. Lady is absolutely correct: nothing in my Bill would ultimately have stopped fire and rehire, and that was with the full cognisance of the 22 unions that supported it. As…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsI do agree with my hon. Friend. It is clear that nothing currently in the law could have stopped this incident from happening and that, whatever the outcome, 800 families are…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents have been disgusted to find out about the treatment of child Q by the police, but they are also desperately concerned about the fact that this is not an isolated…17 Mar 2022HANSARD P&O FerriesFor how long are the Government prepared to allow companies such as P&O to treat loyal workers with contempt while they leach off the UK taxpayer? The Minister will know that…17 Mar 2022HANSARD P&O FerriesI said the measures in my Bill.17 Mar 2022HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsDoes my right hon. Friend share my concern about a case in my surgery at the weekend? A young woman went to the police to report violence by her partner against her. She was…02 Mar 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe Minister has given us a great deal of information, but has not actually answered my specific question. I am happy for the Minister to continue, and if he can get assistance…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the level of nuisance caused by any noise or vocalisation at a protest may be a matter not just of decibels, but of content? Because somebody might…28 Feb 2022