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HANSARD Public Sector PayI thank the Chief Secretary for his statement. The average time that it takes a first-time buyer to save for a deposit has climbed to a record high of 10 years, often meaning that…13 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Ltd: Management CultureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) and the Backbench Business Committee…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe wife of a constituent of mine is in Sudan waiting for a visa approval, but her safety is at huge risk, and they have been given no timeline as to when her visa might be…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Construction Workers: Pension AgeMany construction workers are self-employed and will therefore have no private pension, or a limited one. Does the Minister agree that we should recognise that facet of the…12 Jul 2023HANSARDGovernment Equalities Office: Policy Relating to MenCurrent legislation requires all public facilities to have sanitary bins in female and gender-neutral toilets. However, as highlighted by the Boys Need Bins campaign, hygiene bins…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Construction Workers: Pension AgeFollowing on from that, a concerning skills gap is growing in the UK construction sector, which means that existing employees have to work longer hours on site to compensate for…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Construction Workers: Pension AgeOn the point about health, construction workers face certain occupational hazards such as exposure to asbestos, which can cause cancer and detrimentally affect their health later…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Construction Workers: Pension AgeI congratulate the hon. Member on securing today’s debate. The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association has stated that there should be a single state pension age for all, but…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Business Banking Resolution ServiceDespite forecasts that more than 60,000 legacy cases would be eligible for review, take-up and financial payouts have been minimal. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that further…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Business Banking Resolution ServiceI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. Support for the BBRS is limited; many have stated that a new alternative resolution scheme should be created. Does the hon.…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesReports in the media highlight that food delivery drivers on e-bikes are causing a nuisance in city centres. They sometimes drive on pavements, and that puts locals off journeying…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesThroughout the UK there is pressure on police to come up with innovative ways to stamp out the antisocial use of off-road bikes. Those methods include seizing vehicles, tenancy…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Business Banking Resolution ServiceWhen the Business Banking Resolution Service was introduced, it was marketed as an accessible service. However, data shows that, by March last year, only 776 businesses had…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesMany of those who are irresponsibly using off-road bikes do so on uninsured and unregistered vehicles. Does the hon. Member agree that the current legislation is not a sufficient…11 Jul 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanWith Malaysia’s high contribution to plastic pollution, and its status as a comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-pacific partnership country, does the Minister…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanWill the Minister give way?18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanI welcome the calls for the UK to use its position on the world stage to deliver the UN global plastic treaty. It is imperative, however, that the treaty offers all workers across…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanTraces of microplastics have even been found in the placentas of pregnant women and in human blood. The risks of microplastics for human health cannot be ignored any longer. Does…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanThe plastic polluting our oceans can largely be attributed to single-use takeaway items. However, such products are often relied on for food hygiene purposes. Does the hon. Member…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanAs we know, tiny microfibres are entering the sea due to us washing our clothes. The company CLEANR is now turning to 3D printing technology to create microplastic filters for…18 May 2023