All 2 Debates between John Bercow and James Frith

Proxy Voting

Debate between John Bercow and James Frith
Monday 28th January 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Before I call the hon. Member for Bury North, I must emphasise that I want the Leader of the House to have the chance to wind up the debate no later than 11.14 pm.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Bercow and James Frith
Thursday 6th July 2017

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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James Frith.

James Frith Portrait James Frith
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I see little evidence of the ton of bricks. As a former employer, I know first hand the value of protecting maternity rights, not just for the expectant mum or returning mother but for the employer as well. Does the Minister agree that it is vital that we encourage employers to meet their legal responsibilities to prevent the discrimination happening in the first place and that those who do not should be held to account?