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HANSARDWork Capability Assessment ConsultationIn 2011, this Government said that they would help 100,000 disabled people into employment through dedicated personalised support, such as Access to Work. In the 12 years since,…05 Sept 2023HANSARDAccess to Work16. Whether his Department plans to take steps to reduce the time taken by the decision-making process for applications to the Access to Work scheme.04 Sept 2023HANSARDAccess to WorkA decade ago, the Government’s Sayce review recommended supporting 100,000 disabled people through specialist employment programmes, but, last year, Access to Work helped just…04 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. Every single Member of the House is required by law to confirm the true source of a donation before it is accepted or declared. Can the Prime Minister tell us whether he…19 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Dame Maria. The Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam agreed in our proceedings to…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I think the point has been made that businesses need space to make sure that they can implement what the Government are asking them to do without undue cost, while also trying to…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)If this is about balance and fairness, businesses are right to say that there is an annual reminder system for other regulated services, such as broadband and telephones. The Bill…11 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I beg to move amendment 136, in clause 316, page 221, line 25, at end insert— “(3) Sections 245 to 273 come into force from April 2026.” This amendment provides an explicit…11 Jul 2023HANSARDBishops in the House of LordsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?06 Jul 2023HANSARDBishops in the House of LordsThank you, Mr Davies, for calling me in this debate. To make it clear, I speak in a personal capacity as someone who would welcome the formal extension of invitations to sit in…06 Jul 2023HANSARDJustice for Victims of CrimeThe Ministry of Justice’s early legal advice pilot scheme has just reported. It ran for five months, cost £5 million and supported a sum total of just three people. Instead of the…06 Jul 2023HANSARDJustice for Victims of Crime4. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in ensuring access to justice for victims of crime.06 Jul 2023HANSARDBishops in the House of LordsDoes the Minister’s sadness on that issue extend to those who seek to gag Church leaders from speaking about immigration? I am unaware of a nativity story that includes an…06 Jul 2023HANSARDBishops in the House of Lordsrose —06 Jul 2023HANSARDBishops in the House of LordsCertainly, Mr Davies. I will move on. The point I was making is that there are others I feel should be a more legitimate target for removal from the House of Lords. The bishops…06 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I think that last comment about a tweet not being sufficient would be welcomed by responsible businesses that just want to use the verified contact details. The other point is…04 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Thirteenth sitting)With immediate effect?04 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Twelfth sitting)I am a bit rusty.04 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Can the Minister clarify from when the Government expect these specific clauses to be implemented?04 Jul 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I have a couple of points; I will try to keep them brief. The clause fundamentally rejects where the Government suggest the responsibility for oversight of a savings scheme should…04 Jul 2023