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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions Bill (First sitting)Clause 10 provides a national insurance contributions exemption for payments made under a self-isolation support scheme. That ensures that they are not taken into account for the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Violations against Uyghurs: SanctionsWhat plans he has to extend Magnitsky-style sanctions to Chen Quangou, Party Secretary of Xinjiang region in China, in response to his alleged involvement in human rights…15 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaIt is a pleasure to speak in a debate that you are chairing, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) on securing this debate. In his opening…15 Jun 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Violations against Uyghurs: SanctionsWhile we wait for the Government to take further action on sanctions against individuals, I would like to press the Minister on whether the UK Government will follow this House…15 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaI am just about to finish. There have been 11 years of real-terms cuts in so many public services, stagnating real wages and inadequate investment in meeting the challenges of the…15 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillI will make some progress, if that is okay.14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillI thank the Minister for engaging on what has happened in the negotiations about the new global deal, but I notice that he did not address the issue about the headline rate. I…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillI was awaiting the hon. Gentleman’s intervention—I was definitely expecting it given the recent debates we have had in this place—and if he will wait just one moment, I will get…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillAs the right hon. Gentleman well knows, I have set out many times that we believe that there should be a deal on both pillar 1 and pillar 2. However, pillar 2 stands to generate a…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillI tell you what, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will give way if the right hon. Gentleman addresses the specific point about 15% and 21%.14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillI am surprised—because the hon. Gentleman always seems to be here when I am speaking at the Dispatch Box—that he does not seem to remember me advocating for a deal on pillar 1 and…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCladding and Fire Safety DefectsWhat recent estimate he has made of the number of buildings that will have (a) dangerous cladding and (b) other fire safety defects beyond June 2022.14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillCertainly. I am conscious, Madam Deputy Speaker, that this is not all entirely within the frame of the Bill, but I give way to the hon. Gentleman.14 Jun 2021HANSARDCladding and Fire Safety DefectsFour years after the Grenfell Tower fire, survivors and the local community are still waiting for justice, and across the country people are still waiting for an end to unsafe…14 Jun 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to speak about this Bill on behalf of the Opposition. We will not oppose the Bill on Second Reading. Indeed, we support the…14 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness Rates Reduction ServicesThank you, Mr Hollobone, for the chance to respond on behalf of the Opposition to this important debate. I applaud the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) for…26 May 2021HANSARDFire and Rehire: ACAS ReportThousands of workers at British Airways and Heathrow, including many of my constituents, have been at the sharp end of fire and rehire tactics during the covid outbreak. Across…25 May 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 2021HANSARD Finance BillI thank so many Members for their contributions to this debate, which has focused on the importance of fairness in the tax system, supporting British businesses and the need for…24 May 2021HANSARD Finance BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.24 May 2021