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HANSARDUyghur Tribunal JudgmentI thank and praise the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani) for securing the debate, and thank all the Uyghur Tribunal members, and everyone who has been part of this struggle,…20 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdatePrime Minister, there is a group of vulnerable people who are not able to receive the booster. They have inquired through clinical commissioning groups, doctors and NHS England,…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideIt is a pleasure to work under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birkenhead (Mick Whitley) for securing this important debate. For too long,…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesI am sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker. We need help and we need help now.11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesSt Helens has been at the heart of the global glass industry for over 200 years and is, in fact, known as the world leader in glass. Glass is part of the past, present and future…11 Jan 2022HANSARDPublic HealthI apologise. I know my hon. Friend knows about care and health workers so she knows how dedicated they are; they have a vocation. Does my hon. Friend agree that the Government can…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIn St Helens, 99% of care home staff are vaccinated, and at Whiston Hospital, the best one in the country, 91% have had the first vaccine, 89% the second vaccine and 64% the…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthMy hon. Friend knows about health and care workers—14 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillForced organ harvesting in China is one of the worst crimes against humanity of the 21st century. That is why I wish to speak to new clauses 24 and 25 in my name. It is a crime…23 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]To borrow a phrase, “The best way to level up our country is through education”. Education, coupled with opportunity, is how we give our nation’s children the best chance in life.…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]The Government are taking the funding away, and it is that that will stop young people getting these qualifications. People need to wake up to what is happening. The Government…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important debate to the Chamber today. Does he agree that it is a heavy, damaging and frightening environment for the public out there…22 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eleventh sitting)The Committee has talked about the culture in the building industry and how there has been a lack of trust. At its core the Bill is about changing that culture and bringing about…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is a pleasure, Mr Dowd, to serve under your chairmanship. The certificate is a piece of paper that is on display but what will ensure that there is compliance with the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eleventh sitting)What material factors would be considered appropriate to reconsider this situation? What would be necessary to re-examine or develop this further? Are the Government waiting for…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eleventh sitting)The Bill is already setting criteria for the building safety case report, inasmuch as it refers to 18 metres or seven storeys. Beneath that, a building does not comply, so how or…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eleventh sitting)Is the certificate transferrable within an organisation to individuals? Would the Health and Safety Executive have some responsibility to ensure that if a new manager came along…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eleventh sitting)Does that mean that it would not be worth selling?19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)I should not apologise, because I need to make a point. There is too much dependence on secondary legislation, and we do not have sight of it. When will it be introduced? I like…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)I will endeavour to find out how to make a speech when it is appropriate, and I will then do so.23 Sept 2021