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HANSARD Business of the HouseResearch from Unison has found that more than half of NHS workers are considering leaving their position in the next year, with one in 10 considering it very seriously.…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Greensill CapitalI would like to wish all celebrating the Hindu new year a happy Navratri and the Sikh community a happy Vaisakhi today. The Bank of England is rightly independent of the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNHS PayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hosie. I thank my good friend the hon. Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Paula Barker) for securing this debate just days after…24 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Water DayI fully share my hon. Friend’s concerns about the sustainable development goals. The cost associated with tackling this issue is not prohibitive; far from it. The World Health…18 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Water DayI thank all those who have taken part in this debate ahead of World Water Day on Monday. I thank the shadow Minister and the Minister for their contributions. In particular, I…18 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Water Dayrose—18 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Water DayI will, Mr Deputy Speaker. I fully share my hon. Friend’s concerns; his point about water companies going back into public hands is very valid, and I support that. I will conclude…18 Mar 2021HANSARDWorld Water DayI beg to move, That this House has considered World Water Day 2021. I thank the co-sponsors of this debate, ahead of World Water Day on 22 March—the hon. Member for Hazel Grove…18 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Electoral ReformsSeveral international media outlets have reported gross human rights abuses in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. Today, 10 March, marks the anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationOn International Women’s Day, I would like to start by paying tribute to the achievements of women throughout history and put it on record that I stand in solidarity with all…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Ethnic Minority DisparitiesPolling by HOPE not hate found that black people were more likely than any other group to blame a previous bad experience with the health system as justification for not wanting…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapMacmillan Cancer Support warns that more than 100,000 people who live with cancer in the UK are struggling to cover basic living costs due to the impact of covid-19. Tragically,…22 Feb 2021HANSARDDemocratic InclusionGypsy, Roma and Traveller people already experience low levels of democratic engagement, and racism, hostility and discrimination. With many lacking ID, the Government’s voter ID…11 Feb 2021HANSARDDemocratic InclusionWhat steps his Department is taking to improve democratic inclusion throughout society.11 Feb 2021HANSARDDismiss and Re-engage TacticsWhat recent discussions he has had with (a) employers and (b) trade unions on the use of dismiss and re-engage tactics in negotiations with employees.09 Feb 2021HANSARDDismiss and Re-engage TacticsI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. GoNorthWest bus workers, many of them my constituents, are balloting for industrial action against…09 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI would like to start by paying tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore on behalf of the people of Stockport. Sir Tom sadly passed away last week, but he represented the best of Britain…08 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Court EstateWhat assessment he has made of the adequacy of the steps taken by HM Courts and Tribunals Service to mitigate the risks of covid-19 infection on the court estate.02 Feb 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am proud to have not one but three maintained nursery schools in my Stockport constituency. Hollywood Park, Lark Hill and Freshfield serve my constituency excellently, and…21 Jan 2021HANSARDSelect Committee on International DevelopmentThis report from the International Development Committee is very important, and I would like to pay tribute to all the staff who have served the Committee and send my best wishes…14 Jan 2021