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HANSARDAccess to Work AssessmentsOn this, there is a litany of broken promises to disabled people. Ministers have failed to tackle the backlog, failed to open the scheme to more employers, failed to extend the…13 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday was the 79th anniversary of VE Day, but the RAF’s photographic reconnaissance unit has never been recognised for its contribution to allied success. The Spitfire AA810…09 May 2024HANSARD Defence Personnel Data BreachThe Intelligence and Security Committee reported last year that the Government were not protecting the UK sufficiently against cyber-attacks, including from China and particularly…07 May 2024HANSARDChatham Docks Basin 3 RedevelopmentSir Philip, is it not normal to declare interests at the start of a debate? Is the right hon. Lady intending to make any such declarations?01 May 2024HANSARDChatham Docks Basin 3 RedevelopmentSir Philip, you may wish to explain the rules—but I think it is a requirement that where we have interests in a particular area, or a potential financial interest, we declare them…01 May 2024HANSARDChatham Docks Basin 3 RedevelopmentTwo of the companies that have been operating in Chatham docks for marine repairs are EAPL and Stick-Mig Welding. Does the right hon. Lady have anything to say about the…01 May 2024HANSARDHealth and Disability ReformThe Secretary of State has upset many disabled people and organisations with his clumsy, negative and juvenile approach. Mind, for example, has asked for a grown-up conversation.…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Checks on Goods Entering UKThe Minister says that this policy will benefit Britain, but the Centre for Economic Performance says that our food prices are already 30% higher because of Brexit, and…29 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe Minister seemed to try to brush over some of the costs involved. Is he aware that Virgin Galactic can send six people into space for less than this Government want to spend…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful argument against this Government’s wasteful policy. Is he aware that the £2 million cost of sending each person to Rwanda would cover 67…18 Mar 2024HANSARD Social Housing OccupancyMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Southwark Council is the biggest landlord in London, but it also has the biggest council house building programme in the country. Does she…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Social Housing OccupancyWill the Minister tell us whether the number of people in overcrowded social housing is going up?12 Mar 2024HANSARD Social Housing OccupancyI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Will she take the opportunity to congratulate the London Mayor on trying to tackle part of the problem by building…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Social Housing OccupancyIn the light of the specific case he just referenced, does the Minister regret the Lib Dem-Tory coalition decision to slash the Homes and Communities Agency’s funding by 83%,…12 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military EquipmentWill the Government retain UK air defence capabilities supporting NATO allies on the frontline, such as Poland? Can further medical units be dispatched to treat and rehabilitate…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaPalestinians desperately need aid, so which organisations are the Government working with to replace the humanitarian efforts of the UN Relief and Works Agency while it is…27 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2023
Draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2023What about the wider loophole?15 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2023
Draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2023One loophole that a letting agent could use is the guarantor system. Does the Minister have any data or information on the number of fines paid by a guarantor as opposed to the…15 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2023
Draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2023The Minister is being very generous in giving way. I was unaware that he was covering for his colleague, but of course it takes multiple Government Ministers to cover one…15 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2023
Draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2023In answer to an earlier question, the Minister did not say what the funds raised from the penalties actually pay for. Are the funds supposed to pay for this service? They are…15 Jan 2024