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HANSARD Employment Rights BillI agree, especially if we look at unfair dismissal. The issue is not the cause of the dismissal; at its core, this is about denying people recourse. If a worker cannot claim…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI fully agree that the economic benefit of security in the workplace is evident. I have worked in some of the most insecure industries in hospitality, and people trying to rush…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI would like to start by thanking all Members who have contributed to the debate, but especially the new ministerial team and senior Ministers across the Government who…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent intervention. That dynamic is apparent in the workplace, from the smallest perceived grievance all the way up to the very serious criminal…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillTo address the point about substantial issues facing businesses, I acknowledge that is the case at the moment. We are not talking about energy costs or business rates, but I have…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThat is substantially clear. I would add the concern that long-term sickness translates into long-term unemployment, which is often seen in the most insecure workplaces. We often…15 Sept 2025HANSARDBus Sector SupportThe consultation on 400 jobs at Alexander Dennis closes tomorrow. It has been a time of deep anxiety for the local workers. The SNP’s ScotZEB2 scheme initially sent over three…11 Sept 2025HANSARDBus Sector Support8. What steps she is taking to support the bus sector.11 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and declare an interest as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for British buses. Within…10 Sept 2025HANSARDArmed Forces: Recruitment and RetentionThe brave men and women who serve in the armed forces are the very best among us, and I look forward to learning more about our Royal Air Force personnel when the RAF town show…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBlooming Bairns, a group of community volunteers committed to seeing Falkirk town centre flourish, have put in a marathon effort in service of our community. Their planting on…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorI declare an interest as a former barman, a former waiter, a former pie seller and someone who has done essentially every front-of-house job—except chef, unfortunately. I come at…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality Sectorrose —03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorDoes my hon. Friend agree that the constituents of the hon. Member for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire (Mr MacDonald) will have the opportunity to welcome those measures if…03 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThat is the point I was just about to get to. In 2022, I was elected as a local authority councillor in third place under the multi-member system, and it did work. Many people…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillDelivering a more representative system locally, as well as one that empowers local government, is necessary now, given the palpable long-term frustration with decision making…02 Sept 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Fourth sitting)In Grangemouth, we have £200 million dedicated from the National Wealth Fund, and Project Willow, which has two SAF options contained within it. Does the hon. Member acknowledge…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHospitality SectorDespite public transport linking people from the Braes, Bonnybridge, Bainsford and beyond to Falkirk, the high street has been dwindling over the past 20 years. SNP and Tory…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)We have talked about targeting. Would you support any further specific policy interventions to help to stimulate advanced 2G SAF technologies that might otherwise struggle to…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q To follow up on that, the Government have been quite consistent in their response to this question, but I just want to reconfirm: are the Government committed to maintaining…15 Jul 2025