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HANSARDPubs: BromsgroveI understand that rising energy prices and the wider supply chain effects can place particular strain on sectors such as pubs and the wider hospitality sector, which often rely on…21 May 2026HANSARDHospitality IndustryI thank my hon. Friend for raising such an important point. I am looking forward to getting out to the pub and supporting England in the world cup. His point about licensing is…21 May 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025The hon. Member will know the stats and the results that we have seen in the economy this year, particularly on growth. I am glad that he references youth unemployment, which is a…21 May 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025The legal framework for the right of access in the Employment Rights Act 2025 provides an enforcement mechanism that applies to all parties involved in an access agreement. The…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsPubs in the hon. Member’s constituency and nationwide are so important to day-to-day community life, and we are mindful of the challenges that they have faced in recent years. The…21 May 2026HANSARDPubs: BromsgrovePubs in Bromsgrove are vital to the local economy, supporting jobs and bringing communities together. I welcome success stories such as the Gate at Bournheath being named…21 May 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025My hon. Friend was an advocate for such legislation long before it was introduced in the House last year. I know how passionate he is about our wider Make Work Pay agenda, as I am…21 May 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026I was getting to those points—I thank the hon. Gentleman for the nudge.15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026We have expressed our intention for the regulations to come into force on 6 April 2027. These regulations are commencing next year to give businesses almost a year to implement…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Single Status of WorkerIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (Justin Madders) on securing this debate and…15 Apr 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025: Non-disclosure Agreements ConsultationWe are delivering our plan for change by ensuring employment rights are fit for a modern economy, empowering working people and contributing to economic growth. Our plan to make…15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026Thank you for chairing, Mr Twigg, and I apologise for arriving late—I was confused about whether there was another Division in the Chamber. I thank the Government Whip for…15 Apr 2026HANSARDGroceries Code Adjudicator: Statutory ReviewIn line with the Government’s regulatory action plan, which seeks to ensure the UK’s regulatory system is targeted, proportionate and supports growth, I am today publishing and…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveI thank my hon. Friend for her contribution and for her powerful speech during this debate. She is a tireless campaigner on this; I really look forward to working with her and the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTrade Union Access to the Workplace and TUPE ReformThe Government have set the country on the path of national renewal, building a Britain for all on the firm foundations of security, respect and opportunity. That means creating…13 Apr 2026HANSARDProduct Safety Framework Reform: ConsultationsWe have launched three consultations setting out major reforms to modernise the product safety framework and review the UK’s furniture fire safety regulations. Using the powers…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSubscription Contracts Regime: Response to Implementation ConsultationSubscription contracts play an increasingly significant role in the lives of UK consumers. Across the economy, people rely on subscription services for everything from streaming…13 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) for opening today’s debate and for bravely sharing…13 Apr 2026HANSARDParental Rights at WorkI thank my hon. Friend for his campaigning on this issue. As I have mentioned, the Government’s parental leave and pay review is under way and will conclude in early 2027. We know…12 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a real champion for her local breweries, especially Moot Brew in Halling, which produces excellent beer—I know she visits regularly. We recognise the importance…12 Mar 2026