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HANSARD Childcare: Black CountryI beg to move, That this House has considered the quality and availability of childcare in the Black Country. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. It is an…30 Oct 2024HANSARDEconomic Productivity20. What steps she is taking to increase economic productivity in the Black Country.29 Oct 2024HANSARDEconomic Productivity“Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy” identifies advanced manufacturing as a growth-driving sector. Manufacturing in Dudley accounts for 40.4% of jobs; that is double…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q What logistical challenges do you foresee in implementing Martyn’s law currently, based on the implementations that you have already made, for small operating venues and venues…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q Do you anticipate that certain types of community events or venues may struggle to meet the requirements due to the nature of their spaces, such as historic venues with limited…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q What particular challenges do you foresee in conducting regular risk assessments for venues that have changing expositions, seasonal events, shift working or flows? Paul Laffan:…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q You mentioned to the Home Affairs Committee that you would like to see a regulator in place that could provide intervention support and improved notices. Do you feel that the…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q That is okay, I understood. How do you anticipate Martyn’s law affecting customer experience, especially for small retailers who may not have visible security measures in place?…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Yes, that is for all three of you. Mike Pearce: If I may, can I just set out what the CTBIE does and what we are made up of? I think it is probably quite pertinent to this…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q Kind of. My question is more about the customer experience. You have spoken about the retailer point of view, but do you think there will be an effect on customer experience for…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q What unique challenges do you foresee for community-based sports venues, such as the community boxing club in Dudley, in conducting and obtaining regular risk assessments, given…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q How might the increased security requirements impact staffing for night-time venues, particularly with training and retaining part-time or seasonal workers? I think this…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat plans does the Cabinet Office have to support small and medium-sized enterprises in building resilience to future economic shocks and crises, to ensure that they can continue…24 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.24 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI declare my interests as a member of the GMB, Unison and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Dudley is home to thousands of small businesses and gig economy workers. Some 89%…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI just want to double-check: have you actually read the Bill? It talks about a consultation period with businesses, and the provisions will not be rolled out until 2026. There…21 Oct 2024HANSARDPost-sepsis SyndromeYesterday was Allied Health Professions Day, which raises awareness of 14 professions, including physios, speech and language therapists, and radiographers. Does the Minister…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillFirst, I thank Figen Murray for her tireless campaigning. I wish to speak in favour of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, which represents a vital step forward in our…14 Oct 2024HANSARDMental Health SupportAs an NHS physiotherapist working in Dudley, I know very well that mental health is multifaceted. It affects not just one part of a person’s life, but everything: sleep…10 Oct 2024HANSARD NHS: Independent InvestigationDespite the damning analysis of the state in which the Conservatives left the NHS, Lord Darzi says that its vital signs remain strong. Does the Secretary of State agree with the…12 Sept 2024