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163 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (First sitting)Q I have a question for Melanie. Some landlords have argued that a binding arbitration system would favour the tenant over the landlord. What is the view of the BPF on that?…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (First sitting)Do you want to add anything, Astrid? Astrid Cruickshank: No, I am happy with that. I think Melanie has covered it.07 Dec 2021HANSARD Islamophobia Awareness MonthMy hon. Friend mentioned that positive contribution. Does he agree that Muslim charities and mosques, especially in my constituency of Dewsbury, have been pivotal in helping the…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Islamophobia Awareness MonthI obviously have to agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (James Daly) that there is a certain amount of partisanship involved in this debate. In that vein, what…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Islamophobia Awareness MonthI appreciate that social media has been mentioned a lot, but there are also concerns about headlines in newspapers and print media. Does the hon. Lady agree that the print media…24 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Inequality in Unemployment RatesI am the Government’s new trade envoy to Pakistan, so does my hon. Friend agree that greater trade links and investment between our two great countries can only improve jobs and…22 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. There has been a major increase in reports of speeding hotspots in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale, leading to an escalation in reported accidents and near…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAt the Harron Homes Amberwood Chase development in Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, and at a site in Lindley located within the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley…09 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have received more than 2,000 emails from constituents raising their concerns about violence towards worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque, and the threatened evictions of Palestinian…20 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that Dewsbury has been awarded £24.8 million after its towns fund bid. Will the Minister outline the benefits that that investment will have for retailers and other…06 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaI am pleased that my hon. Friend the Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Miriam Cates) and I have put forward a £48 million joint levelling-up fund bid to support improvements…06 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaWhat steps his Department is taking to support the Government’s levelling- up agenda.06 Jul 2021HANSARDApprenticesWhat steps his Department is taking to encourage employers to take on more apprentices.22 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe youth investment fund remains an important manifesto commitment and will be valuable in supporting young people. Will my right hon. Friend inform me of its intended launch day…22 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticesThe Government’s £3,000 initiative incentive for businesses to employ apprentices is welcome, with several companies in my constituency looking to apply, including Shackletons in…22 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite the recent rise in infection rates, covid-related deaths and hospital admissions remain low across my constituency. Surge vaccinations and testing have been effectively…08 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsUK industry, particularly the furniture sector, has seen great benefits in recent years from the British Standards Institution’s leading role in the CEN—the European Committee for…25 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAt football stadiums in Germany and Scotland, safe standing has been successfully trialled and found to be safe, according to a report by England’s Sports Grounds Safety…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 pandemic.23 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe UK furniture industry is a success story, with nearly £17 billion of annual consumer expenditure, over 330,000 jobs and exports that had grown to more than £1 billion a year…23 Mar 2021