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HANSARDDraft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022But like the toxic substances that we are talking about, they are incredibly important—I am sure you would agree, Mr Hosie. I raise these questions because I think it is important…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Housing StandardsLet this be the point where no one is ever told again, “Open your windows and the problem will be solved.” May I caution the Secretary of State against relying solely on the…16 Nov 2022HANSARD National Security BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wonder whether you might be able to advise me on a slightly more sombre subject. In a question earlier today, the Immigration Minister…16 Nov 2022HANSARD IranThe Minister is right when he says that there is universal condemnation across this House, where we have today talked powerfully about human rights abuses and the persecution of…16 Nov 2022HANSARDAsylum Application BacklogWe now know of at least four sexual assaults on children who have been left in these hotels for months because of the backlog. In a meeting with MPs last week, the Home…14 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 15) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr McCabe. I rise to speak in support of the comments made by my Front-Bench colleague, my hon. Friend the Member…14 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsI think we all agree that life and progress cannot stop for people in Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State says he will take powers over public service delivery. He will…09 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (First sitting)Professor Young, do you want to add anything? Professor Young: We also have to think about how ministerial Departments will liaise with each other, because those different…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (First sitting)Q So in your reading of the legislation, to confirm our reading of it, if a Minister chooses not to bring forward a replacement to a piece of legislation, there is no…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (First sitting)Q Martin, I was interested to hear you talk about how you were happy with the scrutiny mechanism in the Bill, because I note that in your evidence to the European Scrutiny…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (First sitting)Q To clarify that point, obviously all of that requires a Minister to bring forward a proposal for any parliamentary scrutiny. Professor Young: Yes.08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Chair. I apologise; I am afraid a very grumpy toddler would not let me come in. On the subject of grumpy toddlers, our witness has just suggested that the Bill will…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q Angus, I understand why you suggest that the challenge is that we need a practical response because our constituents will cross borders, but so will Dikerogammarus villosus,…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q Finally, a big question to all four of you. We were all promised that on leaving the European Union we could have higher standards, particularly in environmental protections. I…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q On the point about uncertainty and the approach we should take, you all seem to be making the case for a sunrise clause rather than a sunset clause, so that we start with…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Chair. We were not actually discussing shrimp when we were rudely interrupted by the Division bell; we were just about to talk about avian flu. David, could you…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q David, may I turn to you? Earlier in this session, you will have heard me say that I had a ministerial correction for the first time ever as a parliamentarian—old dogs and new…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)But it is relevant as an element of employment rights. Shantha David: The difficulty we have here is the speed at which this thing is happening. It is not about whether you want…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q I appreciate that this is something that people feel strongly about, because they are concerned for their constituents. Can the representative of the trade unions tell us what…08 Nov 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q In terms of my specific question, it seems we would be going down to 12 days. Could an employer challenge the right of an employee to take a bank holiday if the Government do…08 Nov 2022