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HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I draw the Committee’s attention to the fact that we are looking at employers that employ over 250 individuals, so the new clause would far from impact smaller businesses. I have…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I am delighted that the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire has had a road to Damascus moment on the need for further consultation on the Bill. I am delighted that the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would extend statutory adoption pay to those who are self-employed or contractors. I must declare something of…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 51 Access to employment rights: workers on temporary visas “(1) The Secretary of State must,…16 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twenty First sitting)Throughout our debates, Conservative colleagues have been critical of the Government for not having an oven-ready Bill and emphasising the need for further consultation. I have…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI congratulate the right hon. Member South Holland and the Deepings (Sir John Hayes) on securing this really important debate. When one reflects on there being more WASPI women in…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationYes, and my hon. Friend also reminds me of Marilyn in my constituency, who suffered a significant illness and would have benefited from compensation—as would Pam, who cared for…15 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I am sure that my residents would be horrified that these proposals are seeing the light of day in the Committee. I am shocked that Conservative Members are putting them out…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I thank the Minister for that reassurance. In the light of that, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 19 Consultation on trade union…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)Apologies, Ms Vaz; I was somewhat premature on the previous item. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Twickenham, who has highlighted this matter and proposed this new…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I will just share with colleagues that this measure was part of the commitments in the Liberal Democrats’ fully costed manifesto. I thank the Minister for their reassurances. I…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)That is fine. As I said, the new clause is about supporting the family, and I hope the Minister will give serious consideration to our proposals. Apologies for misunderstanding,…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) for assisting in tabling the new clause, which is about…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I welcome the Minister’s reassurances and I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 12 Substitution Clauses “(1) Any agreement, whether a…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. When I became an MP, I never thought that I would be standing before a Committee talking about clause 4. However, this…14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twentieth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Nineteeth sitting)I echo the shadow Minister, who sits to my right—in more ways than one. Definitely, further clarity from the Minister would be welcome.14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Nineteeth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I welcome the clarity offered by the Government in the amendment.14 Jan 2025HANSARDAdoptive Parents: Financial SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairwomanship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart) on securing this really important debate. I…14 Jan 2025