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HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy hon. Friend speaks with so much knowledge and passion, and she is a real advocate for her constituents. When we look across the Chamber, we see that the Labour Benches are…19 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe point that Opposition Members are trying to emphasise is that the Government appear to be giving with one hand, but taking away with the other. The hospice sector is just one…19 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI would like to start with a gentle reminder, if it is needed, that Labour promised in its manifesto not to raise national insurance. Yet we are here today because Labour broke…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI know that, for the Government Front Benchers, I may well be repeating myself, but I think I need to: £300 may not seem like a lot of money, but believe you me, for the thousands…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe Minister is being generous in giving way. I welcome the fact that the Government have done work to raise awareness of pension credit, just as we did when we were in…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentHow on earth can the Minister say to a pensioner that he has made a responsible decision, when that pensioner is sitting at home worried about whether they dare turn up the…19 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThat is exactly the point. What we see instead is Labour Members continuing to blame their economic inheritance. That is simply not correct. The chair of the Office for Budget…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentNo, not now. I will continue to fight for the pensioners—for the friends, families, and residents of Aldridge-Brownhills who I know are suffering as a result of this.19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI completely disagree with the hon. Gentleman, and my right hon. and hon. Friends have made clear the position on that. Let me return to the point we are debating, which is the…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillDoes the Minister not understand that freedom and flexibility can come from allowing a school flexibility over its curriculum?18 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillOn the Minister’s point about the last 10, 12 or even 14 years, would she join me in acknowledging that the schools in Walsall borough—a very diverse borough, with areas of real…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am concerned that the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that there is a backlog of more than 30,000 pension credit claims still to process. That is in spite of…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingFarming is the backbone of this country, not only providing us with the food we need to feed our families, but acting as a steward of the land that we hold dear. Farmers do so…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingMy hon. Friend is absolutely spot on. I know he speaks and stands up for his local farmers very powerfully. Far from treading lightly, this Government are trampling over our…13 Mar 2025HANSARDSustainable Farming IncentiveHow does the Minister expect those who have farming businesses to plan for the future when he sneaks an announcement out like his Department did last night, despite a message on…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillIn the Chamber yesterday, it was quite clear that the Minister and his team did not fully understand the definition of a small business. I am sure that my hon. Friend the shadow…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights Billrose—11 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThe Minister is rattling off a whole list of amendments that appear to have come after the legislation has gone through Committee. Does he not understand that that creates a…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Israeli-Palestinian Peace: International FundIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) on securing this debate. I start by acknowledging the…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillListening to the debate, it is clear that there are Conservative Members who understand business, and who come to this place with years of experience— [ Interruption. ] If Labour…11 Mar 2025