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HANSARDUK Defence SpendingThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for calling me in this important debate. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting time for the debate, and I thank my right hon. Friend…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting Britain’s Steel IndustrySteel is a vital industry—vital to our economy, our national security, and the prosperity of communities outside London and the south-east. If the Government implement the Trade…21 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActI really do feel privileged to speak in this debate. It has been an absolutely terrific debate, with some fantastic contributions. I do not wish to denigrate the contributions of…17 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActOn that point, is the Minister willing to commit to working with police and crime commissioners to try to ensure that in all force areas there is a treatment-first approach to…17 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumFor many children, especially in my constituency of Easington, home learning has been very difficult. I point out that 36.9% of children in my constituency were classed as living…15 Jun 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumAh!15 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesQuite unusually, I find myself agreeing with many contributions from both sides of the House today. I want particularly to concentrate on the aviation sector. Clearly, the…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersI raised the Home Affairs Committee report in my brief contribution. I still think that we need to have a specific offence to deter people—my people in Peterlee should not be any…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersThank you for calling me in this important debate, Mr Gray. It is always a pleasure and a privilege to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the Petitions Committee and the hon.…07 Jun 2021HANSARDFire and Rehire: ACAS ReportWhen his Department plans to publish the ACAS report on fire and rehire and the Government’s response to that report.25 May 2021HANSARDFire and Rehire: ACAS ReportMay I first congratulate members of my union, Unite, at Go North West buses in Manchester who, after an incredible 85 days of continuous strike action, have now won a landmark…25 May 2021HANSARDChild Food PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) on securing this important…24 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsTo return to the questions asked earlier by my hon. Friends the Members for St Helens South and Whiston (Ms Rimmer) and for West Ham (Ms Brown) about the loss of prison officer…18 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkThe Government failed Britain’s workforce yesterday, with no mention of an employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech. I have read the briefing notes, including the section on living…12 May 2021HANSARDNetwork Rail: Staff Levels, Working Arrangements and Employment ConditionsWhat recent discussions he has had with representatives of Network Rail on (a) future staff levels, (b) working arrangements and (c) employment conditions.29 Apr 2021HANSARDNetwork Rail: Staff Levels, Working Arrangements and Employment ConditionsI thank Network Rail for contacting me yesterday, but may I point out that the trade unions are alarmed to hear of its recent proposals, which could involve the loss of thousands…29 Apr 2021HANSARDGKN Automotive Plant: BirminghamThank you for accommodating me and allowing me to be here in person, Dame Angela. I congratulate my good and hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Erdington (Jack Dromey) on…28 Apr 2021HANSARDFire and RehireIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I, too, offer congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Jarrow (Kate Osborne) on securing her first debate on…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Strength of the UK’s Armed ForcesI rise to support the motion on the Order Paper, not least because I believe that Conservative promises made to protect our armed forces have sadly been lacking and ring hollow…14 Apr 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyThe Minister will be aware of recent mergers and acquisitions of outsourcing companies, some with substantial public contracts worth many millions of pounds, including Mitie,…25 Mar 2021