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177 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEmployers: Fire and Rehire TacticsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to prevent employers from using fire and rehire tactics.14 Sept 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises: Interest RatesMy Lords, the Government hold approximately 39% of share capital in NatWest and therefore are in a very powerful position to influence the bank’s policy and to provide small and…13 Sept 2023HANSARDStroke CareI speak with experience, having seen my wife suffer a very serious stroke more than a decade ago. As the right reverend Prelate said, speed is of the essence. Not one but two…24 Jul 2023HANSARDRail Ticket OfficesMy Lords, I speak from personal experience, having travelled up and down from Liverpool twice this week alone. Only this morning, I was listening to the staff there who were…12 Jul 2023HANSARDLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsSpeaking of convenience and safe movement of traffic, can the Minister say what is happening with autonomous vehicles, be they cars, lorries or buses, particularly with the trials…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIndustrial StrategyMy Lords, I have raised my serious concerns about the lack of industrial strategy for the automotive sectors, important as they are for our country. But I also pay tribute to the…20 Jun 2023HANSARDMiscarriages of JusticeMy Lords, I appreciate the Minister’s Answer, but honestly, I am increasingly concerned that, whether through joint enterprise, guilt-by-association sentences or IPP sentences…14 Jun 2023HANSARDMiscarriages of JusticeTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to prevent miscarriages of justice.14 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, as we can see, there has been an inevitable crossover between this group of amendments and the previous ones, as the noble Lords, Lord German and Lord Balfe, mentioned.…07 Jun 2023HANSARDAutomotive Manufacturing Sector: SupportMy Lords, in my opinion, what appears to be missing here is a proper government strategy for the automotive sector as part of a much wider industrial strategy. The House will be…15 May 2023HANSARDAutomotive Manufacturing Sector: SupportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what is their investment strategy to support the automotive manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom.15 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Profits LevyMy Lords, while I am delighted that the Government took Labour’s advice to introduce the windfall tax that has been mentioned, there is no doubt that what is happening now, with…09 May 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of Amendment 4, and I also support Amendment 5. Amendment 4 covers the issue of protecting workers from being forced to cross their own picket…26 Apr 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in this group, but the contribution by my noble friend Lady O’Grady is a heck of an act to follow. I should like to talk specifically on…23 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I support these amendments and want to complement and supplement the contribution of my noble friend Lord Hendy. As he said, these amendments deal with the fundamental…23 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I support this group of amendments. I first apologise for my non-attendance at Second Reading, having had a hospital appointment that I could not get out of, following…23 Mar 2023HANSARDPlaying FieldsMy Lords, I declare an interest as president of Vauxhall Motors Football Club, where 40,000 children from the age of five play in only one football season. It has been very…13 Mar 2023HANSARDWomen and Men: Pay GapMy Lords, the gender pay gap has reached 15% and is getting worse, not better. That is a disgrace, is it not, especially as more than half the women say they would use any…08 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsMy Lords, the Tories won the last election by promising improvements to employment rights, but we have seen completely the opposite. I am sick and tired of posing the same…06 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers’ RightsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to legislate to ensure high standards of workers’ rights.06 Mar 2023