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HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The Minister is being very helpful. Will he list the categories that fall under, or explain how he would describe, “force majeure”? He mentioned a couple of categories. Is that an…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The Minister is being patient and I appreciate that. Will he clarify the difference between “guidance” and “direction”? I ask because, on an earlier clause, we agreed that harbour…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The ground has been very well covered. I am just wondering, particularly in relation to amendment 61, tabled by my colleagues from the SNP, about the impact of the earlier…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the new clauses. New clause 7 is in my name and that of my hon. Friends the Members for Glasgow East and for Paisley and Renfrewshire…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWith four prisons in close proximity to my constituency, a large proportion of my constituents are prison officers and members of the Prison Officers’ Association trade union. At…12 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term StrategyI am grateful to the Health Secretary for that. On the point about relative performance, I want to touch on cancer treatment capacity. Our performance as a nation is lamentable on…11 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term Strategyrose —11 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term StrategyIn the time available I will focus, laser-like, on the issue I wish to raise, which is the mismanagement of cancer care. I declare my interest as vice-chair of the all-party…11 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State is being generous in giving way. On the point about harbour authorities being charged with collecting the surcharge, is there a conceivable conflict of…19 Dec 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]rose —19 Dec 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]Just to amplify the point from the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), the chief exec of P&O gave evidence to the Transport Committee indicating that it was common practice…19 Dec 2022HANSARDStrep A Treatments: SupplyThe Minister said that there are supply issues but no shortage. I am trying to be helpful here, so may I make a suggestion to improve domestic supply? I recently visited Bristol…19 Dec 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]I appreciate being given the opportunity to speak in this important debate. I declare an interest as a proud member of the RMT parliamentary group, and I support the maritime…19 Dec 2022HANSARD Alcohol DutyI am not sure whether I should declare an interest, but I do enjoy a tipple—a glass of beer—on occasions. I thank the Minister for his statement. May I seek clarification in…19 Dec 2022HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]I share my hon. Friend’s anger and outrage at those job losses and the way those men were treated by P&O. Does he share my outrage that the Government have subsequently given £50…19 Dec 2022HANSARD Benefit SanctionsI am sure the Minister gives that assurance in good faith, but how does he explain the rapid increase in the level of sanctions in recent months? Can he rebut the allegation that…13 Dec 2022HANSARD Benefit SanctionsIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I will endeavour to heed your advice about the timings. I thank my good and honourable friend and comrade,…13 Dec 2022HANSARDCancer ServicesIt is a privilege to speak in this debate, and I want to express my appreciation for the work of the Select Committee and for the way its Chair, the hon. Member for Winchester…08 Dec 2022HANSARD BBC Local RadioI, too, congratulate the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) on securing the debate and offer my thanks to the Backbench Business Committee for making time…08 Dec 2022HANSARD BBC Local RadioWould the Minister clarify what the current position is with Ofcom? My understanding is that the Media Minister was going to seek Ofcom putting pressure on the BBC in respecting…08 Dec 2022