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HANSARD Harland & WolffThis is an outstanding Christmas present for the 1,000 employees from Devon to the Isle of Lewis who will benefit from this decision and the deal that has been pulled off by the…19 Dec 2024HANSARDPost Office Redress and FundingI thank the Minister for sharing his statement in advance. Honest, hard-working people had their lives totally wrecked by this scandal, and it is a great shame that it happened…18 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I echo the comments from my hon. Friend the Member for Chippenham about the impact of endometriosis on younger women’s lives. It can be extremely incapacitating. A constituent of…17 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn . Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.17 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I beg to move amendment 162, in clause 26, page 38, line 35, at end insert— “(c) supporting employees who provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long-term care need, as…17 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Thirteenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I just reflect that when I was a unitary authority leader, we were effectively a hostage client of the private…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Community Pharmacies: Devon and the South-westIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) on securing this important debate.…17 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportFirst, and for the record, the Liberal Democrats played a significant part in government in introducing the triple lock for our pensioners—it is important that people acknowledge…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsA report by the National Audit Office last week highlighted how cliff edges in the care allowance system have resulted in 136,000 people owing £250 million. In the light of that,…16 Dec 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperI hope the Secretary of State will join me in congratulating Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell on their victory on “Strictly” this weekend. In the light of that victory, how…16 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twelfth sitting)Fire and rehire is an absolute scourge to those people who are impacted by it. Whether in significant numbers or a minority, it is utterly shameful. My Liberal Democrat colleagues…12 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I want to unpick another issue on which I would welcome some reassurances from the Minister. I have spoken to a…12 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Twelfth sitting)We are strongly supportive of the measure.12 Dec 2024HANSARD Rail Services: DevonIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate the hon. Member for Exeter (Steve Race) on securing the debate. This is an extremely important…11 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Tenth sitting)I am afraid that the hon. Gentleman and I will have to agree to differ on that point. I am sure that the Government’s proposals will support those who are facing sexual harassment…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Ninth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I just emphasise what the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire stated in respect of smaller settings. In my…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Ninth sitting)As a state, we need to reflect on what makes up our society. Often, it is family units. Whether that is the quintessential family of two parents and two children or something…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Tenth sitting)It is a privilege to serve under you, Mr Stringer. Broadly, I welcome— [ Interruption. ]10 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Tenth sitting)My reflection on the Opposition amendments is that on this occasion my colleagues may be in danger of throwing the champagne out with the cork. The reality is that the challenges…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Sixth sitting)The hon. Member for Gloucester has ably made the legal case for why this measure is a worthwhile way to support our communities. I am aware, from my 30 years of supporting people…03 Dec 2024