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HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementThe Minister knows perfectly well where our policies can be found. The new deal for working people has been well advertised and well covered in the press. As he knows, there is a…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementI have just one small point. The code of practice referred to compensation being reduced by 25% for employees not compliant with the code. Is the Minister able to confirm whether…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementI am glad the Minister has been looking at the artwork. A large proportion of responses —sometimes as high as 40%—to the question, “Do you agree?” are categorised as…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementIn the Government response to the consultation, there are some lovely pie charts showing the responses.15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementI could, but I fear that Sir Graham might say I am out of order. It comes as no surprise that a former Conservative MP would want to prevent the extension and strengthening of…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementWill the Minister give way?15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementI understand what you say, Sir Graham, but I cannot let those comments go without a response. I just want to point out to the hon. Gentleman that the leader of the Labour party…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementEmployers should do, yes—and that should be enforced in law. There is a similar issue with the guidance offered in the code on the provision of information and how to conduct…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementI thank the Minister for his intervention, but we have been down this road before where he keeps asking what Labour’s policies are. My answer is, “Call a general election and…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-EngagementIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this afternoon, Sir Graham. I thank the Minister for his introduction of the code of practice. It has taken more than two years, but we…15 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Will the Home Secretary tell us what level of auditing there will be of the hundreds of millions of pounds being sent to Rwanda? In particular, will he guarantee that no UK…15 Apr 2024HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourOne of the aspects of antisocial behaviour that really annoys my constituents is persistent cannabis smoking by people in their own homes, particularly, but not exclusively, in…15 Apr 2024HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour9. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle antisocial behaviour.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI have heard what the Minister said about not releasing legal advice, which is clearly disappointing for Members in this House. As my hon. Friend the Member for Hammersmith (Andy…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Women’s State Pension AgeAs the Secretary of State rightly pointed out, this report has been five years in the offing. His Department has known that it was coming for an awful long time. It must also have…25 Mar 2024HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThe Bebington element of the Ellesmere Port constituency left about 40 years ago, but I know my right hon. Friend has been here a long time, so it probably was correct when he…22 Mar 2024HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillWill my right hon. Friend give way?22 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI listened to the Minister’s response earlier, on why Avanti should continue to provide rail services. It sounded like he was reading from one of its press releases. The litany of…21 Mar 2024HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North of England CitiesWhen I have been contacted by constituents excited by the news of the local transport fund, I have asked my local council officers when we can begin some of these projects, but…21 Mar 2024