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HANSARDDraft Trade Union (Levy Payable to the Certification Officer) Regulations 2022
Draft Trade Union (Power of the Certification Officer to impose Financial Penalties) Regulations 2022The right hon. Gentleman is making an excellent contribution. Does he see the irony in these regulations coming from a Government who preach deregulation in almost all sectors of…25 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Trade Union (Levy Payable to the Certification Officer) Regulations 2022
Draft Trade Union (Power of the Certification Officer to impose Financial Penalties) Regulations 2022rose —25 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Prime Minister has to make decisions based on evidence. However, reinfections are not included in the UK Government covid cases figures, despite warnings by scientists at…05 Jan 2022HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI have experienced delays; I had a visit this week that I hope deals with that. Social media was touched on as well, and the abuse, threats and hateful conduct that we receive as…16 Dec 2021HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI thank the Minister for raising that issue; it is very important. Will he join me in saying that not only Members of Parliament but constituency office staff should not suffer…16 Dec 2021HANSARDFCDO StaffingFCDO staff need only to look at the experiences of the staff at the British Council, a departmental agency, where there have been massive cuts and job losses. Will the Minister…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessThe omicron variant is now present in all Scottish health boards, so I am sure the Minister will congratulate Scotland on being the first nation in the UK to vaccinate 50% of the…16 Dec 2021HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI thank the hon. Member for making that important point. Does she agree that this is particularly applicable to many colleagues and friends in this place, the Scottish Parliament…16 Dec 2021HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentIt is a pleasure once again to be the SNP lead in the Adjournment debate. It was superbly led by the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman). He rightly started with a glowing…16 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonI congratulate the right hon. Member for North Thanet (Sir Roger Gale) on securing this urgent question. His point about the lack of consultation with himself, the local authority…15 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesThe hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) and I both raised the point about the Prudential Regulation Authority, the work it does and the capital requirements it places on…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dame Angela. I thank the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker) for leading the debate. I want to touch on the importance of the co-operative…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillIs this provision not of huge concern to constituents in Glasgow South West and Glasgow Central—women, in particular, who have been subjected to sexual violence and would not…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Civil Service PayI thank the Minister for his personal remarks, which are very much appreciated. The Minister talks about public sector pay, but does he acknowledge the study from Dr Williams from…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Civil Service PayI could not have put that better myself. The hon. Gentleman, representing his constituents in Northern Ireland, will certainly be aware of the importance of Child Maintenance…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Civil Service PayI am grateful again to the Minister, who has been typically generous. When the Cabinet Office looks at the remit guidance, will it consider the nonsensical position of having all…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Civil Service PayYes, I agree with the hon. Gentleman on that. I am sure he will be fully supportive of, and will recognise, some of the statements from DWP workers who responded to the Prime…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Civil Service PayI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He will know the importance of the role that the civil service has played in Northern Ireland in developing the peace process and…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Civil Service PayIn raising this important issue, I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, and to my position as chair of the PCS parliamentary group. May I…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Walter Smith OBE: Contribution to Scottish FootballWalter Smith’s life and career is also celebrated in early-day motion 584, which I have signed along with my hon. Friend and 40 other colleagues. Will my hon. Friend join me in…17 Nov 2021