"An incredibly sad part of the covid-19 pandemic was the increase in domestic abuse. I still meet my local police force, but during the pandemic when I met it and discussed the issues that it was dealing with, domestic abuse was always high up the list. Will my hon. Friend …..." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"It is really important that young people who are looking for that first break into employment do not pay the heaviest price from the pandemic. That is why the youth hubs, including the one in Burnley, are so welcome. I thank all the local jobcentre staff for the work they …..." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"Last week was Armed Forces Week. One of the great things about a career in the armed forces is the skills and qualifications that our men and women receive. What work is the Department doing with the Ministry of Defence to support our personnel as they transition back into …..." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers...." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"May I start by thanking all the staff at Burnley jobcentre, who are doing an amazing job in supporting people day and night?
As a result of the pandemic, unemployment is increasing in Burnley, impacting on those who find themselves out of work for the first time as well as …..." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"What steps her Department is taking to ensure that people who cannot work at home are able to work safely at their place of work during the covid-19 outbreak...." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"Thank you, Mr Speaker. It is clear from the Government’s publication today that many employers that closed initially, out of an abundance of caution, can actually stay open provided they can do so safely. I welcome the covid-secure guidance that is going to be published. Could the Minister set out …..." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
"It is clear that confusion remains about who can and cannot go to work. I receive questions every day about whether any given company is essential and, if it is not, whether it should be closed. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to make the current guidance and …..." Antony Higginbotham - View Speech