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HANSARDScottish Devolution Settlement: Retained EU LawI give way to the hon. Member for Edinburgh South.19 Oct 2022HANSARDScottish Devolution Settlement: Retained EU LawIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I have to say, I have quite enjoyed this debate. I will respond to as many of the questions as possible.…19 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI thank the hon. Member for her question. I will gladly respond to her in writing so that she has the full details. I turn to Companies House fees and funding. A number of hon.…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillIn that case, shall I start my new speech, Madam Deputy Speaker? I will not, because I am conscious that hon. Members have been incredibly gracious in their speeches and even more…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI thank my hon. Friend for his comments. I appreciate that he would love me to give a date. I cannot do that right now, but I promise that I will continue with the engagement and…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI note the hon. Member’s comments. I will look into that further and follow up with more detail if required. I thank all those across the House who have spoken. If I did not…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I begin by sending my condolences to the family and friends of Sir Davis Amess, who is deeply missed in this place? In fact, the very last…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI thank the hon. Member for her comments. The flexibility will be there, and that is something to be looked at. We are not setting the fee right now; that is the fair thing to do.…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI thank the hon. Member for his comments. I am always happy to meet Members and discuss how they feel we can create better workplaces and support workers’ rights. I already have…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI thank the hon. Lady for her comments. It has been fantastic to engage with all those groups and I am immensely grateful to all those who have lobbied and pushed for this…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI know how important my hon. Friend’s campaigning on whistleblowing is for her and I appreciate her raising it. I will come to the tribunal process later in my speech. In terms of…12 Oct 2022HANSARDPost Office Historical Shortfall Scheme: Late ApplicantsThe Post Office Horizon IT scandal, which began over 20 years ago, has had a devastating impact on the lives of many postmasters. Starting in the late 1990s, the Post Office began…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your guidance, Ms McDonagh. As has been kindly noted, until recently I was the policy sponsor for this Bill; I am honoured to be the…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillAbsolutely. The Bill will give everyone certainty: in a time of particular uncertainty, especially as we face the cost of living crisis, people will know where they stand. Of…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenThank you, Mr Speaker, and your team for extending the day and for staying so late in the evening to allow these speeches. It is with great sadness that I rise to pay tribute to…09 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsGiven the announcement earlier, I also send my best wishes and the best wishes of all those across Watford to Her Majesty the Queen. The announcement on energy costs today was…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Sir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. Absolutely—we are planning litter-picks and all sorts of things, but also looking at how we can tackle waste and food waste across the…21 Jul 2022HANSARDTrade with the EUAs we look to the future, does my hon. Friend agree that it goes beyond the EU, as do the opportunities for trade around the world? From my constituency of Watford to the rest of…21 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe volume of the trade deals that we are hearing about is incredibly encouraging and shows the role that the UK has around the world. Will the Minister please update me on the…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week our brave frontline services attended a fire at the Abbey View tower block on the Meriden estate in Watford. Thankfully, the speed of their action meant that no one was…21 Jul 2022