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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. What plans the Government have made for potential UK participation in the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"So no real plans then. Participation in the EU elections will be the death knell for the British public’s waning faith in our democracy. The fact that this week councils were advised by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, the right hon. Member …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T7. The Government have been warned that EU nationals’ children who are looked-after or care leavers will fall through the gap when it comes to the settling of their status. These are vulnerable children in the care of the state, yet the Government, their corporate parent, do not even know …..."
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Written Question
Department for Exiting the European Union: Bullying
Thursday 21st February 2019

Asked by: Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what proportion of (a) disabled and (b) all other staff in her Department reported experiencing bullying or harassment at work in the most recent Civil Service People Survey.

Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris

Bullying and harassment has no place in any workplace, including the Civil Service. In our most recent People Survey, 11% of respondents, on average, told us that they'd experienced bullying or harassment at work in the 12 months preceding the survey.

Whilst this figure has remained stable since 2016, we recognise that certain groups of staff are more likely to say they have experienced this type of unacceptable behaviour than others. This includes staff members with long-term limiting conditions who, in the vast majority of departments and agencies, were more likely to say they'd been bullied or harassed in the last 12 months than staff members with no long-term limiting conditions. We are strengthening the routes for staff to report bullying and harassment to ensure that all staff are fully supported throughout the process, and to ensure cultures are positive and inclusive.

The high level People Survey results for each organisation, including reported rates of bullying and harassment, were published last December on gov.uk. Each spring the Cabinet Office conducts and publishes a range of further analysis on the People Survey responses, including the results by gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and health status. Similar analysis will be conducted again this year and made available on gov.uk.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"T3. Vital services for people suffering domestic violence, hate crime, discrimination and labour exploitation are funded by the EU rights, equality and citizenship programme. When the consultation on the UK prosperity fund eventually begins, will that programme be part of it?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU customs union on the economy. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Feb 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"From that answer, it is clear that no assessment has been made. We have had it confirmed again this week that the north-east retail and manufacturing sector will be hardest hit in all scenarios. It is clear—is it not?—that nearly 200,000 workers in my region who work in these sectors …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 01 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

"Like many others, I hoped that this debate would never take place. I campaigned to remain in the firm belief that it is the best way to protect jobs and stability for my constituents. However, my constituency voted by a clear margin to leave. I respect the democratic process, and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Nov 2016
Article 50

"I would be the first to admit that I am no legal expert, but throughout campaigning on the EU referendum I was clear with my constituents that Parliament would very likely have a vote on these matters. Have the Government been disingenuous with the public from day one, or are …..."
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