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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q During its scrutiny of the previous draft Bill, the Home Affairs Committee argued that the purpose of the draft Bill was not clear. In your opinion, how clear is the purpose of…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q On the point you made earlier about those volunteer-led organisations being safe 365 days a year, how confident are you that those volunteers and community venues would be…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q In your view, does the Bill make it clear where the liabilities may lie between premises owners and event organisers? Gary Stephen: For me, the difference between who is…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q How are the Government working with bodies within the scope of the Bill to plan and prepare for its implementation, and will there be enough time for organisations to prepare?…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI declare that I am a proud member of GMB, Community and the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers. I point Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillGreater Manchester is my home. In a recent podcast, Sir Ian McKellen said: “If you ever arrive in Manchester, if you’re lucky enough to be able to afford the train fare, you come…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGBI associate myself with the comments of colleagues in expressing my immense pride at the achievements of Team GB athletes at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic games this year.…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillYou will be pleased to know that I will keep it short, Madam Deputy Speaker. I join colleagues in saying that this is long-overdue and important piece of legislation. I commend my…09 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsMay I pass on the heartfelt thanks of the Bolton Council of Mosques, which greatly appreciated the dedication and leadership that the Prime Minister showed during the riots over…11 Sept 2024HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour8. What steps her Department is taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.29 Jul 2024HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourAntisocial behaviour is one of the most common issues raised my constituents in Bolton North East. Can the Minister assure me and my constituents that her Department will take…29 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyI join colleagues in welcoming the ministerial team to the Front Bench. The Government have made it clear that tackling waste in public procurement is a priority and that crony…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for Money18. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure value for money in public procurement.25 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I thank the right hon. Member for Witham (Priti Patel) for her contribution to the debate. I congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Bootle…17 Jul 2024