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HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentDoes my hon. Friend agree that these uplifts are a huge boost for equality, because they benefit women, younger and older workers, workers with disabilities and those from…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?25 Mar 2025HANSARD Veterinary Products in WaterwaysIs there a rough timeline for that group to come back with a report?25 Mar 2025HANSARD Veterinary Products in WaterwaysDoes the hon. Member agree that some pet owners may not be aware of how bad this issue is, and so packaging, usage guidance and point-of-sale advice for pet treatments should give…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesOur coastal communities are likely to have higher deprivation living alongside great wealth. They are often creative hubs. Cornwall attracts many artists and musicians, and…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAccess to justice is a real issue in Cornwall, which is in effect a legal aid desert. In my previous life, when I first came to Cornwall, I ran an employment law clinic at…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillDoes the hon. Member recall how many strikes there were under the last Conservative Government?12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and declare my Unison membership, although I am also an ex-solicitor. I am going to address the Government…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillLocal government funding will, of course, be increasing to take that into account, and funding for adult social care is rising and will rise further in the next three-year…12 Mar 2025HANSARDSustainable Farming IncentiveCan the Minister confirm that environmental land management scheme agreements will remain in place under this Labour Government, including SFI, and that there will be a new and…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI agree with my hon. Friend. This matter affects the entire country. Unison, for example, has a campaign about migrant care workers, so, yes, this is a national issue. In…12 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMuch like my hon. Friend the Member for Stourbridge (Cat Eccles), I am the fifth woman in a row to represent Falmouth, which is part of my constituency. The first woman to…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Geothermal EnergyDoes the hon. Member agree that geothermal, as a baseload energy source that can be developed quickly, should be included in the Government’s clean power plan and have the…06 Mar 2025HANSARDCourts and Tribunals: Sitting DaysCriminal justice was an easy target for Tory austerity cuts, which always impact the people with the smallest voice. Rape victims in Truro and Falmouth have told me that they have…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI welcome the support in this statement, and the fact that 300,000 houses will be insulated in the next year. Does the Minister agree that the only long-term solution that will…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Bank Closures: Rural AreasFalmouth is to have a banking hub. We are losing our last bank; Lloyds is going at the end of the year. The interesting thing about that is that the banking hub will be open 9 to…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Crown Estate Bill [Lords]I was on the Bill Committee and I have followed the Bill throughout, mainly because I represent Truro and Falmouth, which has huge potential to benefit from floating offshore…24 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesDoes the Minister agree that, after the real neglect of our energy infrastructure for the past 14 years, setting up GB Energy to help UK ownership of energy production can only be…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Minister pointed out earlier, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service has taken a prominent role in protecting our subsea infrastructure. I welcome the settlement of the RFA pay…10 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)As my hon. Friend the Member for St Austell and Newquay partially explained, there is an issue relating to, for example, the Celtic sea, where the Crown Estate has great interest…06 Feb 2025