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HANSARD Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. As a fellow member of the Procedure Committee, I do enjoy a good procedural debate, but I wonder whether she will get to the meat of the Bill…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]Having heard these comments several times, I wonder whether the hon. Member will accept that wisdom is not necessarily proportional to the amount of time spent in the Chamber.01 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank my neighbour, my hon. Friend Member for Leigh and Atherton (Jo Platt), for securing this debate about…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI think that a Bill that promotes good, secure work across the economy is something we should not shy away from. I believe, if I am correct, that the figure referenced represents…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, and my proud membership of USDAW and the GMB. It was an honour to serve on the Public Bill Committee…11 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent Reporting Commission: Seventh Annual Report2. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the recommendations in the Independent Reporting Commission's seventh annual report.26 Feb 2025HANSARDIndependent Reporting Commission: Seventh Annual ReportHaving spent lots of time with family in Northern Ireland since I was a small child, I have seen the progress made over the years and know what a difference it has made on the…26 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Bus Services13. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.13 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesMy constituents in Worsley and Eccles face high levels of congestion on our roads, especially during their rush-hour commute. We benefit from Greater Manchester’s Bee network, but…13 Feb 2025HANSARDCoalfield CommunitiesI was very pleased to support the application from my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) to secure today’s debate, and I congratulate him on doing so. My…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCoalfield CommunitiesDoes the Minister agree that economic growth is only meaningful if it takes everyone in every community with it and people in every town feel the benefits, including the towns…06 Feb 2025HANSARDEngagementsLast week I had the opportunity to visit two of the local jobcentres that serve my constituency. The dedication of the staff I met to helping our local community, supporting…05 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Suppliers: Winter Support for Consumers9. What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on support for consumers during winter 2024-25.04 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Suppliers: Winter Support for ConsumersI thank the Minister for all her work in this area. I know from conversations with my constituents that energy costs are a large part of the cost of living crisis for them.…04 Feb 2025HANSARDSupporting SMEs, Retail, and Hospitality and TourismI draw Members’ attention to my declaration in the register of interests. Retail is an important part of the economy in my constituency, which includes many wonderful independent…21 Jan 2025HANSARDSupporting SMEs, Retail, and Hospitality and Tourism12. What steps she is taking through the tax system to support the retail sector.21 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)It is a pleasure, as always, to serve under you, Sir Christopher. I draw Members’ attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my membership of…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)Will the shadow Minister give way?16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I am going to try an entirely new tactic to derail the shadow Minister mid-stride. This is a genuine question, and I hope he answers it. Does he agree that throughout our…16 Jan 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI was pleased to serve on the Public Bill Committee for this legislation, which is a concrete example of the positive difference that this Labour Government are making to people’s…14 Jan 2025