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HANSARDVeterans Advisory and Pensions Committees BillI rise in support of the Bill. It was a privilege to serve as a member of the Committee. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Aberconwy (Robin Millar) for the Bill, and for all…24 Mar 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI will be brief, too, given the limited time available. I rise to support the Bill, which provides greater protection from sex-based harassment. I thank my right hon. Friend the…24 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillIn reference to the comments made by the shadow Minister, does the Minister agree with me that the Labour party’s words on sticking up for workers are rather hollow, particularly…24 Mar 2023HANSARD Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings BillAs a fellow London MP, the hon. Lady will recognise the pressures that have been highlighted. But there are parts of the market that are doing that organically already and have…24 Mar 2023HANSARD Firearms BillMy hon. Friend is making a really passionate speech. He has picked up on some interesting distinctions between what will be in the Bill and what will not. Could he please outline…24 Mar 2023HANSARDBallot Secrecy Bill [Lords]I rise in support of the Bill, which, as a by-election winner, holds a special place in my heart. That is not only because my noble friend, Lord Hayward, was the chair of my…24 Mar 2023HANSARDBallot Secrecy Bill [Lords]I completely agree with my hon. Friend. Some of the clarification and changes, particularly around the mayoral elections in London, will help with that clarity for voters and the…24 Mar 2023HANSARD Firearms BillMy hon. Friend is making a compelling case, and I entirely support the Bill’s aim in tackling crime, closing those loopholes and increasing public safety. However, will he give…24 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that in certain cases, particularly for the likes of students, for example, it is more desirable to have greater flexibility regarding when they can work…24 Mar 2023HANSARD Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) BillAlongside this positive Bill, which builds on the success of auto-enrolment, which the Conservative Government adopted, does my hon. Friend agree that it is important we also…24 Mar 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Casey ReviewToday’s findings are very concerning and I know that my right hon. and learned Friend will do what she can to hold the Met and the Labour Mayor—the police and crime commissioner…21 Mar 2023HANSARD Silicon Valley BankFor transparency, I draw hon. Members’ attention to my former career in the City, as per my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I welcome the swift and decisive…13 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioner Support7. What steps his Department is taking to support pensioners with increases in living costs.06 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioner SupportI strongly welcome the additional support His Majesty’s Government are providing to all households across the country, especially pensioners, with the costs of living. In…06 Mar 2023HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakesThe earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have been heartbreaking to watch. I welcome the support that His Majesty’s Government are providing, and I pay tribute to the British rescue…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Employment Relations (Flexible Working) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that amid fierce competition for labour, employers that can offer flexible working are more likely to hang on to existing staff and attract new staff?24 Feb 2023HANSARD Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) BillDoes my hon. Friend see similarities between Bradford Council ignoring the wishes of local people in his area, as he has so eloquently explained, and what Labour’s Mayor of…24 Feb 2023HANSARD Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees BillI rise to support the Bill. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Aberconwy (Robin Millar) for his tireless work and effort to ensure that our veterans and their families are…24 Feb 2023HANSARD Football Governance White PaperFollowing years of misery and uncertainty for fans at local clubs such as Charlton Athletic, I welcome the news on an independent football regulator. Will the Minister assure my…23 Feb 2023HANSARDNHS Workforce: Retention and RecruitmentOne of the biggest issues my local hospitals raise with me in outer London is the impact of Sadiq Khan’s ultra-low emission zone expansion, with nurses and other staff facing…24 Jan 2023