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HANSARD Hospitality SectorI am sad to say that the number of payroll employees in this country has fallen by 149,000 in the past year. We now have unemployment inching up towards 5%, with youth…03 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Secretary of State agree with me about the importance of step-down provision, provided by community hospitals such as Petersfield and Alton, both for patient care and for…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportI welcome what the Paymaster General has said about removing administrative burdens to payment and accepting the recommendations, and his commitment to working with the community…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTeacher RecruitmentThe Government have tried to have it every which way on these elusive 6,500 extra teachers. If the Labour manifesto had meant that only secondary teachers counted, but they could…21 Jul 2025HANSARDVictims of Terrorism: State SupportThank you for calling me, Mrs Harris. I first met Travis Frain, the constituent of the hon. Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae), when I was Security Minister at the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsFunnily enough, I agree with the hon. Member, though not necessarily about statutory requirements. It is certainly true—in fact, he inadvertently leads me on to my next point—that…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsThe hon. Gentleman makes his point lucidly and well, and I think it stands on its own feet. The bigger issue with more children taking exams on a keyboard rather than on paper is…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsI beg to move, That this House has considered the use of generative artificial intelligence in schools. It is a great pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Jeremy. You will…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsThere are two simple safeguards against misuse of AI in exams here in front of me. Will the Minister recognise that the best way to ensure the security and integrity of exams, and…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsI was happy not to wind up, but you have now made me stand up, Sir Jeremy. We have had a good and constructive debate. I am grateful to the Minister for his engagement, and to all…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsThe hon. Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) should not misunderstand me, as I am not against regulation. His points about data protection and privacy are really important, although…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Down’s Syndrome Regression DisorderI rise to speak briefly in support of the case put so comprehensively and powerfully by the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft). The APPG on Down syndrome, of which the hon.…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsIndeed—computers talking to computers, with us as the facilitators. The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. I will conclude by repeating something I said much earlier in my…08 Jul 2025HANSARDFraudAs the Minister says, fraud is the largest volume category of crime; it was coming down under the last Government, but over the past full year it has gone back up again…07 Jul 2025HANSARDFraud6. What recent assessment she has made of trends in the incidence of fraud.07 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorI am coming on to that; the hon. Lady must give me space. These are forms of employment that have existed for a long time. At a certain point, I realised that my own first job in…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorIt is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Butler, and a privilege to take part in these proceedings under your guidance. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorAnd the national health service—sorry, I am coming back to hospitality, Ms Butler. As it turns out, one of the biggest users of zero-hours contracts in the country is the national…01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformThere were almost a million fewer workless households in 2024 than in 2010. One factor behind that was universal credit and reducing the barriers and perceived risks of going back…30 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationMy right hon. Friend makes powerful points, including about the additional unfunded cost pressures for nursery providers—of course, that argument also extends to regular…24 Jun 2025