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HANSARD Digital ExclusionI thank all the Members who have spoken today. As the Opposition spokesperson, my hon. Friend the Member for Islwyn (Chris Evans), indicated, there is clearly a lot of interest in…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Digital ExclusionI am grateful to the hon. Member for his intervention. As my hon. Friend the Member for Hammersmith (Andy Slaughter) said, sometimes organisations will use that as a way of…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Digital ExclusionI give way one more time.28 Feb 2024HANSARD Digital ExclusionI agree. I will say no more about that because of the number of people who want to speak.28 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024
Draft Service Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024
Draft Principal Office Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024
Draft Registered Office Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this evening, Mrs Murray. I thank the Minister for his opening remarks and, indeed, for his work in this policy area over many years. I…26 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Carer's Leave Regulations 2024
Draft Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this afternoon, Mr Hollobone. I thank the Minister for his introduction. We will not be opposing the regulations today, although that is…21 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Carer's Leave Regulations 2024
Draft Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024As the Minister knows, we will publish our proposals with costings when we get to the general election. However, as the Government have been considering the regulations, I want to…21 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I have heard the Minister defend the reintroduction of employment tribunal fees, but the last time the Government brought them in, there was a 70% drop in applications. How…20 Feb 2024HANSARDUK EconomyThe Minister’s rosy picture of the economy shows a complete lack of awareness of what is actually going on in this country. He claims that the Labour party is somehow a risk to…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to pay tribute to my constituent Loyd, who is in the Public Gallery this morning. He is a remarkable young man. Every time the Ellesmere Port Wombles have a litter-pick he…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Police Grant ReportOn the issue of police and crime commissioners, I do not know whether the Minister is aware of the appalling comments made by the Cheshire police and crime commissioner about…07 Feb 2024HANSARDNHS Dentistry: Recovery and ReformI welcome this long overdue focus on dental access. I am particularly interested in the 240 golden hellos that will be available. Clearly, they will be inadequate to deal with the…07 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformYes, anyone who can afford to wager that sort of sum on anything, never mind a matter as important as national public policy, does not experience the lives most of our…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformIf the Minister is going to review the system, can she guarantee that it will be reviewed and implemented before the next general election?06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformThe right hon. and learned Member makes an interesting point, but if working conditions are so poor, may I suggest that he joins a trade union?06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformWill the Minister give way?06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformIf damaging the economy and people’s living standards, as well as degrading our health service, councils and other public services, were not enough, this Government have also…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformI thank my hon. Friend for making that very good point. I am sure Peter Bone’s former constituents, many of whom will have had calls from the Department for Work and Pensions when…06 Feb 2024HANSARDDisability Action PlanI want to follow up on the earlier questions about accessible play areas, which I am pleased are a part of the disability action plan. I do not think having a website will go far…05 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaWe support the right for shipping to pass freely. Having talked to businesses, I understand that they are already feeling the effects on their supply chains. If one of the…05 Feb 2024