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HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillThe hon. Gentleman raises important points. Alongside what we are doing to give the CMA more enforcement powers, which we think are needed, we are also committing to a review of…21 May 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillYes, we are aware of what is happening in Ireland, where there is a complete prohibition on secondary ticketing sales. Our concern about that is obvious: secondary sales are then…21 May 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillThe hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. I agree with him about the deterrent effect, but to me, that deterrent effect is delivered through enforcement and prosecutions, which are…21 May 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The concern is that we would simply drive people into a black market; that seems to have happened in Ireland. The CMA has said that capping…21 May 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillWe believe that the problem is about enforcement, not regulations. The reason why the CMA has not prosecuted anybody is that it does not have the responsibility or the right to…21 May 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillI beg the hon. Member’s leave, but can I draw his attention to the comments of the CMA before the Bill Committee? One witness said exactly this in response to the point he has…21 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentThere are cases where these opportunities are abused—I do not deny that—but the hon. Gentleman is operating on the basis that it is the exception rather than the rule. It is our…14 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentWhy wait? Let us have the debate now. The shadow Minister mentioned P&O, as did many other hon. and right hon. Members. Clearly, that was not a situation involving fire and…14 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentWell, there is no recourse to an employment tribunal in that situation, and there is certainly no uplift in the compensation that might be received. I say to the shadow Minister…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)My hon. Friend makes a very good point. Of course, we have increased the national minimum wage by record amounts this year to try to make sure that people get paid enough. It did…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)That is a refrain that we constantly hear from the SNP. To be fair to the hon. Gentleman, he did refer to ensuring that we worked alongside hospitality on the guidance, but apart…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)Yes, those rights have got better. We have introduced legislation that covers the right to request flexible working, neonatal care leave, carers’ leave, protection to cover…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)I thank hon. Members for their contributions to this debate in which we are seeking to ensure that the draft code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips is…14 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentI do not think so. There is a financial deterrent to going down a route that is not appropriate, and to not following the code. As I say, we are striking a balance. There are…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)I am sure the hon. Gentleman would like to correct the record. A number of recommendations in the Taylor review have been implemented, not least the right to request predictable…14 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentThe hon. Gentleman raises an interesting point. Most employers treat their employees with dignity and respect. That is what we expect and what we see in the vast majority of…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)I beg to move, That the draft Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved. The code of practice, which…14 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentI thank hon. Members for their contributions, and will address their specific points. As we have discussed this issue before in separate venues, I fully understand that the shadow…14 May 2024HANSARD Employment (Allocation of Tips)As I said earlier, that provision does not apply to an industry or organisation that receives tips on an occasional or exceptional basis. An example would be a Christmas box or a…14 May 2024HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentI beg to move, That the draft Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment of Schedule A2) Order 2024, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be…14 May 2024