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HANSARD Nuclear Power FundingI would love it if my hon. Friend were here, Mr Sharma, but sadly he is in his constituency. I am sure Hansard will correct the record shortly.09 Nov 2021HANSARD Racism in CricketI certainly agree with all that has been said thus far, including what you have said from the Chair, Mr Speaker. Racism has no place in cricket, in sport or in society, period.…09 Nov 2021HANSARD HGV Driving LicencesThe Government have been warned for years and years about the shortage of HGV drivers, yet the speed of their reaction to that issue could best be described as glacial—having…08 Nov 2021HANSARD HGV Driving LicencesI thank the hon. Member for his intervention; it is good to see him here at his usual time on a Monday evening. He makes a very good point. All options should be explored. I know…08 Nov 2021HANSARD HGV Driving LicencesWill the Minister give way?08 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Chancellor promised the aviation sector a bespoke support package before breaking his word. Instead these businesses will have to make use of other support schemes, including…02 Nov 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillWell, I find that rather astonishing. The hon. Gentleman talks about improving the workers’ lot, yet they are voting down this legislation today. The lack of self-awareness in…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI am grateful to the hon. Lady for the conversations we had when I proposed legislation on this issue last year. She says that, had fire and rehire been banned, British Airways…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI am pleased to support, indeed to sponsor, the Bill of the hon. Member for Brent North (Barry Gardiner), and I am delighted that we are finally getting the chance properly to…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillAbsolutely. I thank the hon. Member for her intervention. I agree with her 100%. I find myself in agreement with her far too many times these days. She is absolutely right: our…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI will move on. I will come back to the hon. Gentleman. [ Interruption. ] Or not, if he is going to huff. It is up to him. I do not believe that it is any coincidence that those…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI take the hon. Gentleman’s point about business requirements, but would it not be a more productive approach to seek that agreement with the union, rather than holding a…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillThe Minister says that we are sending an unambiguous message, yet he refuses to legislate. I am not sure how that is unambiguous, but let me ask him this question: does he intend…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI fundamentally disagree— [Interruption.] It would be useful if the hon. Lady would allow me to finish my response to her intervention. In fairness, most of the speech made by the…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI could not agree more with my Transport Committee colleague. This has to be in primary legislation and that is what people on the Opposition Benches will continue to work for if…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillThe short answer to my hon. Friend is no, I was not surprised that the Government failed to propose such a Bill. That was to be expected from the Conservatives. Unless and until…22 Oct 2021HANSARD Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings StrategyThe Minister talks about ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030. To do so, we will need drivers to switch to zero-emission vehicles over the next decade. Despite the…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Decarbonising AviationI very much hear what the Minister is sayings, but could he give an indication of the timescales for the four consultations? When will they report back and when will we see action?21 Sept 2021HANSARD Decarbonising AviationIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Gary. I congratulate the hon. Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson,) on securing today’s debate and on leading it so thoughtfully at the…21 Sept 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillAs my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East (David Linden) said in his excellent speech from the Front Bench, the UK lags far behind most other industrialised countries when it…20 Sept 2021