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HANSARD Employment Rights BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that there is an interesting contrast in the Government’s approach? They are quite happy to put extra burdens, responsibilities and work on businesses of…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillCan the hon. Gentleman set out five ways that the Bill will improve productivity for businesses?12 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillObviously, my hon. Friend hopes that the Government will support his new clause. What does he think would stop the Government supporting this very sensible measure straightaway?11 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is quite clear that the Government did not do the work needed to get the Bill into the right place and position to be introduced to this House in…11 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaSyria has been, and will continue to be, an incubator of terrorist threats, not just to the region but more widely. What work are the Government doing with allies to contain and…10 Mar 2025HANSARDCourts and Tribunals: Sitting DaysWhen does the Lord Chancellor expect the additional places to start bearing down on the remand population?05 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillDoes the hon. Gentleman think that there is a real challenge in terms of the policies that the Government are encouraging? A much quicker retreat from the North sea will bring…03 Mar 2025HANSARDPlant Oxford SiteJaguar Land Rover, which has its engine manufacturing centre based in Staffordshire, is a vital employer for people not just in Staffordshire, but right across the west midlands.…24 Feb 2025HANSARD UkraineAs the Minister will be aware, much of the Russian war effort is being sustained by other nations, including several of the BRIC nations, which are supporting Russia through…13 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesI know that the Minister is s truly passionate advocate for bus services, but if he were privileged enough to live in the beautiful village of Hixon in my constituency and wanted…13 Feb 2025HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe chemical industry is an important employer in my constituency, with the HEX Group and SI Group employing many people. As mentioned, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is already highlighting…30 Jan 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyWhat assessment has the Treasury made of whether the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions will increase or decrease business investment?29 Jan 2025HANSARD Russian Maritime Activity and UK ResponseI thank the Secretary of State for the action that he has taken, and all the work of our servicemen to combat this threat. The Yantar has been a well-known threat for quite a long…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Asylum Seeker Hotel Accommodation: ReopeningIt is a great privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. He touched upon the lack of notice that was given to his…21 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionCan the Minister reassure the House on the Government’s approach to the Muslim Council of Britain? The previous Government decided to break off engagement with the MCB for very…21 Jan 2025HANSARDHigh-emission SteelHeavy industry, whether it is steel, ceramics or so many other areas, is totally dependent on low energy costs. The trajectory is that energy costs are rising, especially in…21 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipI very much welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement. As he will know, in order to have an enduring peace, there will need to be credible deterrence for Ukraine. We have already…20 Jan 2025HANSARDMakin Review7. What recent steps the Church has taken to respond to allegations of child sexual abuse within the Church of England.16 Jan 2025HANSARDMakin ReviewI would very much like to pay tribute to the Bishop of Newcastle as well. What was so tragic was that so few senior voices were being heard in the Anglican Church. The Makin…16 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachI thank the Secretary of State for coming to the House and setting out the revised position of the Government. I am particularly concerned about the removal of the tort, because…15 Jan 2025