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HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163 ). The House proceeded to a Division .22 Oct 2021HANSARD Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillMay I say what a tremendous job you have done on this issue? The Bill is spot on. You mentioned the fact that people across—22 Oct 2021HANSARD Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillMy apologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that we have seen the Leader of the House, the Prime Minister himself and the Minister who is sitting there…22 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. A constituent of mine, David Brydon, suffered an horrendous accident at home, falling down the stairs and severing his spinal cord. His family were really encouraged to learn…19 Oct 2021HANSARDFire and RehireWhile Members across the House were munching away this morning at the country’s favourite breakfast cereal, Weetabix, they will have been blissfully unaware that Post Holdings,…21 Sept 2021HANSARDFire and Rehire3. What steps he is taking to help ensure that businesses do not use fire and rehire practices.21 Sept 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Agenda in the NorthI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention and of course I would agree with those sentiments. I would certainly agree to use some form of wealth tax, which would benefit people…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Agenda in the NorthIt is a pleasure to examine in this House a phrase that so many of us have heard over the past year. However, perhaps little real thought has been given as to what it actually…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Agenda in the NorthAbsolutely. I thank my friend for that intervention. I think I mentioned early on in my contribution that levelling should not be rhetorical. Levelling up is a serious issue and…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Agenda in the NorthI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention and I will be coming on to the Marmot report later in my contribution, because it is extremely important. Life expectancy is…13 Sept 2021HANSARD ColombiaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Jarrow (Kate Osborne) on securing this timely debate. I will continue…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe tireless campaigners of the South East Northumberland Rail User Group say that the recent proposals for changes to the east coast main line timetables will make our national,…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNHS: Trade DealsLast week we proudly celebrated the wonderful creation of the NHS—the most cherished of all national institutions—yet grave fears remain about its ultimate privatisation under…13 Jul 2021HANSARDNHS: Trade DealsWhat steps he plans to take to ensure that the NHS is excluded from future trade deals.13 Jul 2021HANSARDFire and Rescue Service: Negotiations on Pay and ConditionsThis Government should salute the courageous men and women of the fire and rescue service, who are the envy of the world, not constantly attack them. It is universally recognised…12 Jul 2021HANSARDFire and Rescue Service: Negotiations on Pay and ConditionsIf she will make it her policy to maintain collective bargaining in fire and rescue service negotiations on pay and conditions.12 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe dream of transforming the Northumberland economy and leading the way in the green industrial revolution with 8,000 new local, well-paid, skilled, secure jobs in my…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCatch-up PremiumThe pandemic has only exacerbated the inequalities in the education system. Huge praise goes to the teaching profession and everyone else who has worked their socks off during…15 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsAs eloquently highlighted by my right hon. and learned Friend the Leader of the Opposition, recent reports have revealed that during the pandemic the loss in learning has been…09 Jun 2021HANSARDChild Food PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) for leading this very…24 May 2021