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HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe code of practice will be consulted on so that all parties are clear about what the obligations of the unions will be. We expect them to be quite straightforward. They have…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 2D. This House has been asked these questions before and twice this House has said no with an overwhelming majority.…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillWe are not happy with a number of other parts of the amendment. We are proposing a measure that we have already proposed in earlier debates. It is, of course, up to those in the…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillAs I have said, we intend to consult with all parties to make sure that they have a chance to comment on what reasonable obligations a union might be required to take. I think…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI want to end my speech shortly, but I will give the hon. Lady one last chance to intervene.17 Jul 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI thank all Members for their contributions to the debate. I think that it is time to agree to disagree with some of the points that have been made by Opposition Members. The Bill…17 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Horizon IT Inquiry: Interim ReportThe Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is led by retired high court judge Sir Wyn Williams who has over 28 years’ judicial experience. Sir Wyn is tasked with ensuring there is a…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Billindicated dissent.17 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Ltd: Management CultureI am not aware of any withdrawal of services. There is a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency issue, and there is a negotiation between the Post Office and DVLA. It is absolutely…13 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Ltd: Management CultureIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Sir George. I thank the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) for securing today’s important debate and for her…13 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Ltd: Management CultureI am keen to respond, as the right hon. Member knows, on a potential appeals process. I am looking at this carefully, and we will continue to engage on that, but we want to ensure…13 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Ltd: Management CultureI certainly will. This is all context to the issues that many people have raised around compensation, but I will certainly come on to those points. Through the shareholder’s…13 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023I am grateful to the shadow Minister for her important points, and I thank the Committee for its consideration. On the costs to businesses, the majority of businesses likely to be…12 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland)…12 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I do not have anything further to add. Perhaps we can have a discussion about this offline. Amendment 83 agreed to. Clause 283, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)Clearly, the Bill sets out the fact that ADR providers are restricted in what they can charge for. It is therefore very much the assumption that the fees that they charge will be…11 Jul 2023HANSARDCompanies House Public Targets 2023-24I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2023-24: Remove in excess of 16,000 pieces of information relating to identity details and/or addresses used without…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)Two of these new clauses seek to add further regulation on secondary ticketing and platforms. The third would provide for a report on the introduction of a new regulatory function…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)Clause 316 makes provision regarding commencement of the Bill. Part 6 and powers to make regulations will commence at Royal Assent, and all other parts will commence by way of…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I am happy to continue the debate with the hon. Lady and to correspond with her on the matter. There is a broader picture here, which I am trying to set out in my response to the…11 Jul 2023