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HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillI was surprised when I was elected as an MP suddenly to discover that I was a prescribed person. We received no training or induction whatsoever.25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. That is exactly the problem with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, which falls within employment law, putting the burden on…25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillDoes the Minister accept, however, that the national guardian is not statutory? She sits inside a regulator in the form of the CQC and therefore does not always have the powers…25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Before I start my speech, I too wish to send my and my party’s condolences to the family of the police officer who lost his…25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillThe hon. Member highlights that the regulator—the FCA—also let that whistleblower down, and that is another thing that needs change.25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillI welcome that intervention, but whistleblowing should not have to be a risk. It should be a normal part of someone’s work or their duty as a citizen to come forward and report…25 Sept 2020HANSARD Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) BillAbsolutely; I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, and I will come to some of those issues later. This issue, as has been said, is in part one of culture, of being open,…25 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational FundingAs we have already heard from Members in this Chamber this morning, the culture sector has been hit hard by the covid pandemic and many organisations are struggling simply to…24 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational FundingWhat steps he is taking to help maintain access to international funding for the culture sector after the transition period.24 Sept 2020HANSARDOlder People: Covid-19We know that elderly and disabled people, especially those living alone, are less likely to access online platforms. During this covid pandemic, knowing the rules and…23 Sept 2020HANSARDOlder People: Covid-19What steps her Department is taking to support older people during the covid-19 outbreak.23 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillThe Conservatives tend to count on the farming community in Scotland. I echo what others have said: the National Farmers Union of Scotland is none too happy with what has been…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes the hon. Gentleman not recognise that there are actually differences in regulations at the moment, and have been for many years? They have never disrupted trade within the UK.22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI also rise to speak to amendment 89 and the other amendments listed in my name and the names of my colleagues. Part 1 of the Bill introduces two key trade mechanisms within the…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillAbsolutely. An amendment was tabled by one of their own Members—the Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, the hon. Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Neil…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI echo the importance of public procurement remaining a devolved power. The Government contracted Amazon to deliver and collect home tests for covid without bothering to think…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes the hon. Lady agree that there requires to be added another “c”: consent? We hear a lot about consent for the people of Northern Ireland, but given such a radical change and…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes the hon. Gentleman not accept that there has been about a year’s worth of work on agreeing common frameworks to deal with difference? The hon. Member for North East Fife…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market Billrose—22 Sept 2020