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HANSARDPay Inequalities5. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on tackling pay inequalities in the labour market.25 Oct 2023HANSARDPay InequalitiesNineteen US states have banned employers from asking prospective employees about their salary history, meaning that people are paid what the job is worth and not just what the…25 Oct 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 October.25 Oct 2023HANSARDEngagementsI join the Prime Minister in expressing my sympathies to all those affected by the recent storms. Two million people just cannot be sustained from 20-odd aid lorries. Utter…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseA single parent of two young children in my constituency could not afford the bus fare to her DWP appointment, so she has been handed a £280 universal credit sanction. Such…14 Sept 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023May I start by expressing my party’s deep gratitude to all those who are working to protect us from despicable terrorist attacks? Of course, our thoughts remain with all those who…19 Jul 2023HANSARDAfghan Resettlement UpdateThis is a difficult process, so it is inevitable that there will be significant numbers of Afghans who struggle to find accommodation in time. How will they be supported to make…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillWill the Minister give way?17 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillWe should oppose all nine Government motions, which is precisely what my SNP colleagues and I will do this evening. Let me say again that this Bill is so appalling that the House…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillWill the Minister give way?17 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillIt is important for the Chamber to note that this is not really a concession; it is not even a time limit on the detention of children. It is the ability to apply for bail, as I…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillWill the Minister give way?11 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI absolutely forgive you for that, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I offer my apologies to the Chair of the Home Affairs Committee. I look forward to hearing her remarks shortly. It is a…11 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI absolutely agree. The most obvious example—I would say it is blindingly obvious—is the trafficking convention. That says that we must provide support to victims of trafficking,…11 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIt is absolutely the place to do it, and it is essential that we do it, precisely for the reasons I have just given. Various provisions of the Bill clearly breach some of those…11 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Trafficking ConventionThe Attorney General will know that concern has been expressed on both sides of the House that the Bill will make it even harder to successfully prosecute traffickers. In short,…25 May 2023HANSARD Net Migration FiguresCan I start by recognising the amazing contribution of all those who have come to make the UK their home, whether they are refugees or students, care workers, nurses, hospitality…25 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Access to JusticeI start by congratulating the new Justice Secretary on his appointment: he has always come across as a measured and principled parliamentarian, and someone who is very serious…16 May 2023HANSARDBill of Rights BillIf the right hon. and learned Gentleman wants to be seen as a Justice Secretary who will stand up for the rule of law and access to justice, he should be putting the greatest…16 May 2023HANSARD National Security BillOnce again, it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to scrutinise what we recognise as an extremely important piece of legislation. Like both the Minister and the shadow…03 May 2023