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HANSARDWindrush Generation: CompensationWhen the Home Secretary was appointed he told this House that it was his first priority to help those affected by the Windrush situation. That was in July last year—over seven…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRolling StockIf we believed Ministers’ promises back in 2012, passengers on the midland main line would be travelling on new electric trains this year. Instead, they are on old British Rail…14 Feb 2019HANSARDInsecure WorkIt has been almost two months since the Minister announced that workers on zero-hours contracts would get the right to request a stable contract. There are 65,000 people in the…12 Feb 2019HANSARDInsecure Work8. What steps he is taking to support people in insecure work.12 Feb 2019HANSARDSeaborne FreightQuestions remain about the legality of all three contracts for additional ferry capacity. The Government used an accelerated procurement process to award the contract to Seaborne…11 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceMy hon. Friend is making a very compelling case on behalf of his constituents. When the Minister replies, he will no doubt say that the Government are investing record amounts in…05 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady makes the important point that people knew what deal we already had, but I take her back to the wording of the petition: “the British people MUST be given the Brexit…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady’s answer to my intervention was not what I hoped for. Do not all of us in the House of Commons have different versions of what an acceptable Brexit deal would look…04 Feb 2019HANSARDNissan in SunderlandThis weekend’s news clearly demonstrates the damage of continued uncertainty about our future relationship with the EU. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has been…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYesterday, the Transport Committee heard evidence that the underfunding of local authorities that are responsible for administering the older people’s concessionary bus pass has…31 Jan 2019HANSARDTourismOne of the things that drives tourism is the arts, including theatre. Will the Minister join me in congratulating Nottingham Playhouse and its new artistic director, Adam Penford,…31 Jan 2019HANSARD Human Rights: XinjiangIt is hard to listen to some of those descriptions of the situation in the camps and the psychological pressures placed on people. Has the right hon. Gentleman heard evidence, as…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillDoes the Secretary of State share my concern that the rhetoric that has built up around migration is already having an impact on student recruitment? The University of Nottingham…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Teacher Recruitment and Retention StrategyIt is welcome that the strategy finally acknowledges the need to tackle excessive workloads for teachers if we are to bring the recruitment and retention crisis to an end. Given…28 Jan 2019HANSARDHuman Rights21. What steps his Department is taking to promote and support human rights internationally.22 Jan 2019HANSARDHuman RightsAn estimated 1 million Uighur Muslims are being held in detention camps in Xinjiang by the Chinese Government. In the very week that we commit to relearning the lessons of the…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone, and to hear so many excellent contributions. It is no secret that this Government are presiding over rising inequality…21 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentI wholeheartedly endorse my hon. Friend’s concerns about future investment in HS2. There are good reasons to be concerned. When the transpennine route upgrade was firmly committed…17 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentI beg to move, That this House has considered the Fourth Report of the Transport Committee, Rail infrastructure investment, HC 582, and the Government response, HC 1557. I am…17 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentMy hon. Friend has been an outstanding advocate for the north and its need for rail investment. The Minister is a newish Rail Minister, but I know that he previously served in the…17 Jan 2019