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HANSARD Cross-Boundary Housing DevelopmentsI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. He gives an example in his constituency, but I have seen the same in Leicestershire and, from speaking to other hon. Members, I know…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Third sitting)Q On that longer-term point, if you have more employees raising more grievances, it takes up more staff time and manager time, and therefore it would have a detrimental impact on…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Third sitting)Q Ms Costello, you mentioned some statistics on those leaving your organisation quite early on after starting. Could you reflect on the impact on productivity of the day one…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Cross-Boundary Housing DevelopmentsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. I will go on to address some of those points, particularly in relation to the use of infrastructure. Markfield village sits in the local…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Cross-Boundary Housing DevelopmentsI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I am a serving councillor in Leicestershire. I am grateful for this opportunity to…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (First sitting)Q You mentioned the risks to recruitment and retention of staff. Specifically on youth unemployment and recruiting younger people, what impacts will this Bill have for your…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q Mick, you mentioned that you felt there should be further legislation, which suggests that the Bill is falling short. Could you elaborate on what you would like to see the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsA report published today shows that 60,000 hours are taken up each year investigating non-crime hate incidents. Does the Minister agree that confidence in the police could be…25 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I am immensely proud of my upbringing in a modest town in Northamptonshire. I grew up in a single-parent family…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsNo; I have limited time. I urge the Government to reconsider the proposals. Finally, I think the tone needs to change from the top. Over many years, there has been a perception,…20 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsA lady from Northampton was recently given a 31-month sentence for a tweet, whereas an individual who incited physical violence on the streets of Birmingham as part of a…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)The Budget we saw last week was the most anti-aspirational Budget of modern times. It is a bad Budget for growth, jobs and working people. First, let us consider its impact on…04 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Just three months into this Labour Government, we have seen brutal cuts to support for pensioners and the taxing of education, and just this week we have seen £5 billion of…23 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorI beg to move, That this House has considered support for pubs and the hospitality sector. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I apologise for my hoarse…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorIf the hon. Gentleman could give me a few moments, I will carry on. The success of UK plc is intrinsically linked to the success of the leisure and hospitality sector. The…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: we should do all we can to support the industry as it recovers from the pandemic, and I hope the Chancellor takes on board his sensible…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. More specifically to help the hospitality business, the draught relief of 20% that has been mentioned—a campaign led by my hon.…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: minimum unit pricing in Scotland has had adverse consequences and has not benefited his constituents. The Budget could not only include an…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. That applies to domestic consumers and to businesses that have to manage their cash flow, so I absolutely support her comments on energy…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorI thank the many hon. Members who contributed to today’s debate. We certainly had lots of recommendations for pubs and hospitality venues across the United Kingdom. Members who…22 Oct 2024