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HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI will shortly. Ministers across Government have been meeting unions to resolve the disputes where it is possible to do so. It is obviously apparent that unions exist to represent…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI would highlight the downward pressure already placed on inflation, the changes to the money markets following the action taken by our Chancellor and Prime Minister and the…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way. Will she point out where there are any criminal sanctions attached to the proposed legislation? As far as I can see, there are…16 Jan 2023HANSARDRoyal Mail and the Universal Service ObligationIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Ms Ali. I congratulate the hon. Member for Jarrow (Kate Osborne) on securing this really important debate about Royal Mail and the…12 Jan 2023HANSARDRoyal Mail and the Universal Service ObligationAs the Minister concerned, clearly I will vote in favour, as the hon. Gentleman would imagine, but let us have a good debate about that on Monday. I spoke to one of the hon.…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Skills and Labour ShortagesIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Sir Graham. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) on securing this vital debate. Despite…12 Jan 2023HANSARDRoyal Mail and the Universal Service ObligationThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point. I will come on to the Vesa point later, but set out in the legislation, from back in 2011, there is a clear and transparent process…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Skills and Labour ShortagesI think the adult education budget has something to do with that, but the hon. Lady is right to point to the improvements that we need to make in numeracy and literacy. Clearly,…12 Jan 2023HANSARDRoyal Mail and the Universal Service ObligationWe will have a good opportunity to debate the Bill on Monday, so I do not want to get dragged into that right now.12 Jan 2023HANSARDRoyal Mail and the Universal Service ObligationI will come on to that important point. Among other things, Royal Mail is required by Ofcom regulation to achieve certain performance targets in the delivery of its universal…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Skills and Labour ShortagesOkay. I will touch on immigration, because it is hugely important. Clearly, this is a key part of the system. We have the new points-based immigration system, and it is critical…12 Jan 2023HANSARDDraft Climate Change (Targeted Greenhouse Gases) Order 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Climate Change (Targeted Greenhouse Gases) Order 2022. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Davies. The…11 Jan 2023HANSARDDraft Climate Change (Targeted Greenhouse Gases) Order 2022It is a pleasure to respond to the shadow Minister, whom I thank for his support. He is right that nitrogen trifluoride is a very potent gas, but it occurs in minuscule…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesSir Gary, could you clarify exactly what time I can speak until, if I am to give the hon. Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Tahir Ali), two minutes in which to wind up?10 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesThank you. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Birmingham, Hall Green, on securing today’s debate about the future…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesWe should always ask questions. I have asked questions of Royal Mail in the various discussions we have had. It is fair to say, though, that when shareholders invest, their money…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesWe do not get involved in negotiations, as Royal Mail is clearly a private company. I welcome the fact that the CWU and Royal Mail are now sitting down with ACAS and trying to…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesVery briefly, as I have very little time.10 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesThat is a separate point that I will come to, if I may. I have yet to hear a convincing case for the need for change to meet users’ needs and ensure the financial sustainability…10 Jan 2023HANSARDFamily Businesses: Contribution to Local CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Robertson. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Carlisle (John Stevenson) for bringing forward this important and beautifully timed…20 Dec 2022