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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill

"I have been reflecting on what the hon. Member has been saying about his very good Bill, which may fill some of the gaps that we have been talking about. I also heard what he said about the evolution of society, and hopefully that—as well as his Bill—will go some …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill

"The hon. Member is speaking very powerfully. What she says about how this affects the family is so true. Part of that stems from the outdated idea that women are the supplementary breadwinner from a family perspective. I refer back to what the hon. Member for Cities of London and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Carer’s Leave Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Let me first echo the hon. and gallant Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) and say that it would be remiss of me not to comment on the fact that the Bill was scheduled to have its …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Carer’s Leave Bill

"I thank the hon. Member for his contribution. Yes, we need to be flexible—that is important —because there is such a range of caring. It is also important, however, that we align that with other existing legislation, as that will make this easier and less burdensome for employers and employees …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Carer’s Leave Bill

"I agree. During my conversations I find that carers are using annual leave and emergency unpaid leave, when they need to, in order to undertake caring responsibilities, and that sadly—as I will mention later—they are forced out of the workplace because they cannot manage to balance their responsibilities.

I also …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Carer’s Leave Bill

"Absolutely; we have seen a lot of family legislation come in to support that, but the reality is that many people are not only looking after children and dependants, but looking after older generations as well. That is an increasing challenge for people, for employers and for society at large.

…..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2022
Carer’s Leave Bill

"With the leave of the House, I will be brief, because I know that time is running short. I thank the hon. Member for Castle Point (Rebecca Harris), who does so much to make Fridays work. Her advice and guidance to me have been invaluable.

My researcher Kathryn Sturgeon has …..."
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Written Question
Carbon Emissions
Friday 23rd September 2022

Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)

Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department has taken pursuant to the Court ruling in The Queen (on the application of (1) Friends of the Earth Limited (2) ClientEarth (3) Good Law Project and Joanna Wheatley v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy [2022] EWHC 1841 (Admin) on the Government's Net Zero Strategy.

Answered by Graham Stuart

The Government has applied for permission to appeal the judgment. The Government is seeking permission to appeal specific elements of the court’s judgment on the section 13 and section 14 duties. Its grounds of appeal have been lodged with the court and set out the legal detail.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Sep 2022
Energy Prices: Support for Business

"In response to an earlier question, the Secretary of State acknowledged the importance of farming, but factories and those involved in food production are also important for food supply, as is certainly the case in North East Fife. Further food inflation will affect struggling families more. Although this short-term energy …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2022
Net Zero Strategy: High Court Ruling

"The Climate Change Committee has warned that the Government are on track to cut only 40% of the emissions required to reach the 2050 net zero target. The reality is that the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is not sufficiently senior to co-ordinate the Government’s net …..."
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