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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMembers of the group litigation scheme entered into a full, final settlement through mediation with Post Office Ltd last year, but we are working with sub-postmasters who have…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure my hon. Friend that the guidance will come out shortly, and that the funding will be with local councils in April—on 1 April. I urge him again to make sure that that…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsZero-hours contracts provide flexibility for the vast majority of people who use them and appreciate the benefits. We have got rid of exclusivity contracts. Clearly, given the…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman has obviously been speaking to my officials because the issue popped up on my desk this morning. We will not kick this into the long grass. We will tackle…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI speak to DWP Ministers all the time about how to create jobs for women and for all people in the UK. We had record jobs creation after the last recession. Equally, we are…23 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding IndustryMy officials and I regularly meet the industry-led weddings taskforce, established to represent all parts of the UK wedding sector, to understand the impact of the pandemic on…23 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding IndustryHaving dealt with the UK weddings taskforce, I understand the need to plan. We have published the guidance for ceremonies, and receptions will follow. Receptions from 12 April…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Administration (Restrictions on Disposal etc. to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021I thank the hon. Member for Manchester Central for her constructive response. I will address the issues she raised. On the definition of connected parties, any changes would…23 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding IndustryThe Chancellor announced in his Budget a raft of new measures to help to support businesses, including those in the wedding sector. These include an extension of the furlough and…23 Mar 2021HANSARDPaid Neonatal LeaveThe Government remain committed to bringing forward the employment Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows. The delivery of the new entitlement to neonatal leave and pay will…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend has been a champion for all the businesses in her area. We have spent £407 billion on support for businesses, including those that are not eligible for the business…23 Mar 2021HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Historical Shortfall SchemeProblems with the Post Office’s Horizon IT system have affected the lives and livelihoods of many postmasters. Over the years, the Horizon accounting system recorded shortfalls in…18 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Change of Expiry Date) Regulations 2021I thank the hon. Lady for her contribution. Mr Efford, having a photo of your vaccination will obviously help the take-up across London, but entering into the proceedings of the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Change of Expiry Date) Regulations 2021I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Change of Expiry Date) Regulations 2021. It is a pleasure to…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Financial Reporting Council (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2021I appreciate the hon. Member’s comments and constructive contribution to the debate. We do not want to delay the FRC’s replacement in any way, but the new regulator will require…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Financial Reporting Council (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2021I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Financial Reporting Council (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2021. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Industrial Development Act 1982I am tabling this statement for the benefit of hon. Members to bring to their attention spend under the Industrial Development Act 1982. In addition to the obligation to report on…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Workplace ProtectionI congratulate the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders) on securing a debate on this important topic. I echo his thanks to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, Mr…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Workplace ProtectionI cannot give the hon. Gentleman the answer at the moment, but I will find that out for him. We have given more resource to the Health and Safety Executive to ensure that it can…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Workplace ProtectionI noted the examples that the hon. Gentleman gave of the DVLA and the court system, and I will certainly reflect on those and take them back. The key thing is that the guidance…09 Mar 2021