Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
Industrial Strategy
"It is somewhat ironic that we discuss industrial strategy following a debate on the scandal and tragedy of the collapse of BHS, especially given that one of the Government’s emerging pillars for their industrial strategy is:
“New corporate governance structures, including consumer and employee representation on boards, and greater transparency …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
Industrial Strategy
"If only it were as simple as that; the arrangement might be somewhat more complex.
The steel sector in England and Wales has been crying out for support, yet the Government were flat-footed in their response. In contrast, the SNP-led Scottish Government worked tirelessly to find a new operator for …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
Industrial Strategy
"I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. These issues transcend party politics, and I know the Conservatives are doing their best, but, unfortunately, it is just not good enough, because in 2012-13 and 2013-14—the period of the study—fewer than half of the companies increased their female board representation. The Equality …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
BHS
"On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank you for indulging me and hope you will excuse my possible ignorance of the parliamentary process, but I am somewhat confused by the Minister’s responding halfway through the debate, before all Members have had the opportunity to bring forward the …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
BHS
"Having listened to colleagues and read the conclusions of the report by both the Work and Pensions and the Business, Innovation and Skills Committees, two principles come to mind that cut to the core of the debate. What we have seen from Sir Philip Green and the collapse of BHS …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
BHS
"As ever, my hon. and learned Friend is absolutely spot on. A knighthood for thousands of pensions does not seem unreasonable. The 32 BHS stores that closed across Scotland included branches in Livingston, Hamilton, Kirkcaldy and Leith, and the closure resulted in more than 700 employees losing their jobs and …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Oct 2016
BHS
"I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The Prime Minister has mooted that idea and I hope that she receives the support of her party.
Returning briefly to Sir Philip, as he is for the time being, he has responded to the criticism that has been waged against him by …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Sep 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the Secretary of State to his place, as I do my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen South (Callum McCaig), who I know will be a doughty champion for his new brief.
A new report from Professor Alex Kemp of Aberdeen University suggests that the re-engineering of the …..."Hannah Bardell - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 7th September 2016
Asked by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that personal protective equipment which does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 is not used in the UK.
Answered by Margot James
Under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 it is a criminal offence to place on the market personal protective equipment that does not comply with the regulations or to supply any such equipment unless it is safe. Trading Standards are responsible for taking appropriate action against personal protective equipment that does not comply with the Regulations. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy continues to work closely with Trading Standards to ensure that any Personal Protective Equipment on the market is safe.
Written Question
Wednesday 7th September 2016
Asked by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether the Government plans to take steps to incorporate into UK law the new personal protective equipment regulations.
Answered by Margot James
The new Personal Protective Equipment Regulation adopted earlier this year, will apply from 21 April 2018 and while it does not need transposing into UK legislation there will need to be implementing UK legislation to provide for enforcement and penalties. The Government will consult on these provisions in due course.