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HANSARDHospitality SectorI sincerely thank my hon. Friend for his continued engagement—I know how important the issue of market access for our breweries is to him. I was delighted to meet him and…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorI thank my hon. Friend for his question, for raising the preferences of businesses in his constituency and for his continued engagement on this issue on behalf of his…02 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025The hon. Member might not have read the updated impact assessment, which significantly lowered that amount, following the passing of the Employment Rights Act towards the end of…02 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her constant campaigning on this issue. I know how important it is and, I value working closely with her. Businesses producing or supplying those…02 Jul 2026HANSARDAlternative Dispute Resolution RegulationsI thank the hon. Lady for her question. A well functioning ADR system makes markets work more effectively and drives economic growth. We are committed to ensuring that consumers…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorUnfortunately, we inherited an absolutely dire situation from the Conservatives when they left office. They left deep scars on our economy from a decade of stagnant growth. We…02 Jul 2026HANSARDUnpaid Carers: Workplace SupportI thank my hon. Friend for his continued advocacy for young adult carers. I have been honoured to visit Carers Count Calderdale in my own constituency of Halifax, and I know about…02 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. We are working closely with various stakeholders to ensure that workers understand and claim their new rights under the Employment Rights…02 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025Through the right to guaranteed hours, we are tackling one-sided flexibility. Qualifying workers are offered contracts that better reflect their hours, and they can then plan…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026I thank right hon. and hon. Members for their consideration of the draft regulations and their contributions to the debate. They raised a significant number of issues that I will…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026The right hon. Gentleman rightly raises AI and cyber-security as part of our considerations. That is why it is so important that we keep up to date with technological developments…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland)…30 Jun 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025: ImplementationThe UK Government are today announcing further progress in the implementation of their landmark Employment Rights Act 2025, as part of the plan to make work pay. This update…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
Draft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. These two instruments, alongside the amendments made by the Employment Rights Act 2025, extend the time limit for…23 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
Draft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026I thank the shadow Minister for his remarks and my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton for a brilliant and well-made speech about why this legislation is so important.…23 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
Draft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026.23 Jun 2026HANSARDHuman Rights: Supply ChainsI thank the right hon. Member for that and his contributions today. I reassure him that we are working closely with the US on the review, updating the Americans on all the work we…18 Jun 2026HANSARDHuman Rights: Supply ChainsIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I join hon. Members in thanking you for chairing today’s debate at short notice. I thank my hon. Friend the Member…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEmployment Right Act Implementation: Unpaid Carers and Time off for Public Duties ConsultationsOnce implemented, the Employment Rights Act 2025 will raise the minimum floor of employment rights, raise living standards across the country and level the playing field for those…09 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsI thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. I will come on to exactly that point about the importance of solidarity. The next nine days became the largest expression…03 Jun 2026