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HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Exactly that—this is an employer representative body. The Bill must be open and explicit about ensuring that the public and voluntary…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mr Efford. I rise to support amendments 35, 45, 36 and 46, which were well presented by my hon. Friend the Member for Chesterfield.…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for that fantastic intervention. It leads on to a couple of other points about those who are not in employment, and particularly local authorities with…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (First sitting)Will the hon. Member give way?30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)My hon. Friend also must have eyes in the back of her head, because one of the other points I want to talk about is health and social care. Again, I will talk about my fantastic…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for making yet another fantastic intervention. Yes, it is a little odd. Equally, amendment 9 removes other organisations, such as our Jobcentre Plus. Mrs…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for making that important point about statutory guidance. In fact, if the guidance is going to be statutory, why not just make it statute and have it in the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for making yet another fantastic intervention. Yes, it is a little odd. Equally, amendment 9 removes other organisations, such as our Jobcentre Plus. Mrs…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (First sitting)My hon. Friend also must have eyes in the back of her head, because one of the other points I want to talk about is health and social care. Again, I will talk about my fantastic…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (Second sitting)My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Exactly that—this is an employer representative body. The Bill must be open and explicit about ensuring that the public and voluntary…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mr Efford. I rise to support amendments 35, 45, 36 and 46, which were well presented by my hon. Friend the Member for Chesterfield.…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Will the hon. Member give way?30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for making that important point about statutory guidance. In fact, if the guidance is going to be statutory, why not just make it statute and have it in the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Miller. It is appropriate that I declare an interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a governor…30 Nov 2021HANSARDHomes: Climate StandardsThe cost of living crisis is hitting families in Luton South and across the UK hard, and it is set to get worse this winter. With rising energy bills, taxes and food costs, we…29 Nov 2021HANSARDHomes: Climate Standards2. What steps he is taking to ensure all homes meet high climate standards.29 Nov 2021HANSARD Islamophobia Awareness MonthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Gorton (Afzal Khan) on securing this important debate during…24 Nov 2021HANSARDStrengthening Standards in Public LifeI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I am a proud member of Unite the Union, and I wish the hon. Member for North West Cambridgeshire…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgeWill the Minister give way?16 Nov 2021HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for Sittingbourne and Sheppey (Gordon Henderson) on securing this really important…16 Nov 2021