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HANSARD International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesI highlight in particular the good work of those at the National Federation of the Blind, who were on the estate today campaigning on floating bus stops. Does the hon. Member…03 Dec 2024HANSARD International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesThe Minister talked about barriers; one significant barrier that people with disabilities face is discrimination. Some people who have protected characteristics have the full…03 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I would like to amplify the issues raised from the Opposition side of the room. There are serious concerns, and we…03 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Third sitting)Q I know from conversations that I have had with businesses in my community that the Budget is set to have a significant impact on employers. Although there is a lot to welcome,…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I experienced a conversation with sixth-formers in Torbay who were sexually harassed in the workplace. I would welcome your thoughts on how the Bill could be strengthened so…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Third sitting)Q My constituency, Torbay, is sadly in the upper quartile of the most deprived constituencies. I would welcome your reflections on how the Bill could have an impact on…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Third sitting)Q I have one short question. How do you see the Bill impacting the United Kingdom’s productivity? Liron Velleman: The Bill should have a positive impact on productivity. Following…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Third sitting)Q I will be brief. Tackling harassment is a really important duty and a really important part of this Bill to me. I would welcome your reflections on how the Bill could be…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q My first question is to Allen. I want to reflect on whether there is any differential in regional impact. London clearly has a very vibrant economy, whereas in parts of the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (First sitting)Q From Torbay to Tyneside, productivity in the British economy is the biggest challenge that we face. Cathryn has alluded to productivity a number of times during evidence. What…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q I visited Torquay girls’ grammar school in my constituency of Torbay some time ago, and met the head and some of the sixth-form students who were experiencing sexual harassment…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q Not that long ago, I met Sovereign Housing Association about developing more social rented housing in my constituency of Torbay. It shared that in the west of England, one of…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (First sitting)Q I have a series of short questions. First, if the panellists were to put a stake in the ground on probationary periods, what timescale would you choose? What is a reasonable…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (First sitting)Q It has been said a number of times that this is almost a big bang approach around employment rights, where suddenly there are all these new rights appearing that people are…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (First sitting)Q In my constituency, there are a lot of small and medium-sized businesses. Will the two witnesses be kind enough to share whether they have seen any sectors that are particularly…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Chair. This has been touched on before, but there is something I really want to understand, if anybody can address it: productivity is a big issue for the British…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q I would like to give a personal perspective. I feel that unfair employment laws can often fan the flames of tribalism. I look over the way at Europe, where there is a more…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for coming today. This is the same question for both representatives about my constituents in Torbay—a world of mostly small businesses. Do you have any reflections on…26 Nov 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q My second question is to you, Neil, although I do not know whether you will be able to answer it—I listen with interest. How could the legislation impact on employment…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Storm BertI hope that the Secretary of State will join me in thanking workers at Torbay council, who have stepped up to help out residents across my constituency during Storm Bert. I…25 Nov 2024