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HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)Does the Minister agree that the new clause seems to have no relation to the world of work, and that Opposition Members might actually be living out the fantasy that they can…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Seventeenth sitting)Does the hon. Member accept that there is a difference between “member of” and “represents” when it comes to trade unions?09 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Seventeenth sitting)I apologise for interrupting the egging of the pudding—we were definitely in the “over” area of the egging. Does the shadow Minister accept that despite what we have heard, and…09 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Seventeenth sitting)Will the shadow Minister give way?09 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Seventeenth sitting)As is customary, I draw the Committee’s attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am a member of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied…09 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Transport Authorities and Mayors: Financial SupportI begin by welcoming the Secretary of State to the Dispatch Box for her first question time. She brings great experience of working to bring transport authorities together. My…09 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Transport Authorities and Mayors: Financial Support1. What financial support she is providing to local transport authorities and mayors.09 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I thank the shadow Minister for giving way again, because I would not want my words to be misrepresented. In no way was I suggesting that there is universal hostility; I was just…07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I might surprise Conservative Members by saying that I welcome the amendment. Before those on the Labour Benches start to panic, I welcome it because it is a reminder that the…07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I was one sentence from the end, but I will always happily give way.07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)It could be dangerous for me to admit that sometimes I might have wished to instruct a member, but I can reassure everyone here that the instructions flow the other way when…07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)For once in this place I will give a direct answer. Yes, I would. As a paid-up member of a trade union I would know exactly how to do that. I do not need the measures in the…07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Sixteenth sitting)Does the shadow Minister accept that the strikes he talks about happened under an incredibly restrictive regulatory and legislative regime? The measures in the Bill seek to foster…07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)Will the shadow Minister give way?07 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I draw attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, in particular my membership of the GMB and USDAW. The shadow Minister is painting a very rosy…07 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionIt is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I also extend my thanks to the Chair of the Petitions Committee, the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland…06 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I am more than happy to wave in a friendly manner in this festive sitting. As usual, I draw attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests of my…17 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fourteenth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Eleventh sitting)As ever, it is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. As usual, I draw the Committee’s attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial…12 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Eleventh sitting)It will come as no surprise to my hon. Friend that I agree with him. It is important that we keep our focus on the reality of work and the need to provide workers with protections…12 Dec 2024