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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillI appreciate the hon. and learned Gentleman’s passion. He also needs to be honest with this Chamber that the laws he is talking about include human rights laws, and the basic,…06 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillMany of us are passionate about equal rights; that is why we have concerns about this legislation. The hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim Allister) would not engage on…06 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillIt is clear that the Government are working hard to get this right, but may I press the Minister on the point about the employment allowance? What he says about doubling the…03 Dec 2024HANSARDMoney and Pensions ServiceNew research from the Centre for Responsible Credit shows that 7.5 million people in this country are going without the debt advice that they need. We are in a cost of living…03 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillWill the hon. Member give way?03 Dec 2024HANSARDMoney and Pensions Service5. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for the Money and Pensions Service.03 Dec 2024HANSARDChildren and BereavementOne of the reasons it is important to have counselling in schools is that, when I think about the partners who I have worked with who have lost somebody, we want to try to take as…02 Dec 2024HANSARDChildren and BereavementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. It is a privilege to be part of a debate that reflects Parliament and politics at its best, which happens when we see…02 Dec 2024HANSARDRelease of Alaa Abd el-FattahAlaa’s friends and family, whom I have the privilege of representing as my constituents, just want their brother, uncle and son home safe. Previously, the Foreign Secretary—who…26 Nov 2024HANSARDCOP29My constituents are very proud that one of our own, Samia Dumbuya, was part of the Future Leaders Network working with the UK Youth Climate Coalition at Baku. I know that the…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI thank my hon. Friend for giving way; she is making a very powerful case and many of us share her deep concern for the children in Gaza. Does she recognise, as I do, that the…19 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareHaving spent 14 years watching children’s services struggle in the way the Secretary of State outlines, with serious case reviews often being the moment of intervention, I…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Services: Mansion House SpeechMembers from across the House have long called for financial regulation of “buy now, pay later” companies. Because of the delay in regulating those companies, a third of people…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Israel: UNRWA BanWith winter on its way, as the Minister said, it is vital that we are clear about the importance of aid and of challenging all who obstruct it. The Israeli Finance Minister said…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Paternity Leave and PayI completely agree. I was also shocked to hear Conservative Members, who obviously are not in this Chamber today, talking about flexible working as somehow lesser working. When…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Paternity Leave and PayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Telford (Shaun Davies) on securing this long-overdue debate. Previous…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Paternity Leave and PayWe also have to think about all the women who do not have children but are discriminated against anyway because employers expect them to. Does my hon. Friend agree that to get…23 Oct 2024HANSARDEU-UK Youth Mobility AgreementIt is welcome to hear the Minister talk about looking at what the EU might suggest. It is important to be clear that the youth mobility scheme is not freedom of movement. We…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillAs a proud member of the Community and USDAW trade unions, I am delighted with the legislation. In the short time available to me, I will focus on the particular issue of whether…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillMay I join others in celebrating this Bill and what it represents? My right hon. Friend talks about employers who are already going above and beyond. Frankly, they get it that,…21 Oct 2024