Carolyn Harris: [R] Despite the 11th-hour response to my letter about the hormone replacement therapy repayment certificates, which arrived in my inbox just an hour ago, there still appears to be some ambiguity about what the certificate will cover. In her letter, the Minister says that changes to the drug tariff are being finalised to add “eligible items”, with no indication whether that will cover all...
Carolyn Harris: Exercise is essential for both physical and mental wellbeing, but with spiralling energy costs many venues, such as the Freedom Leisure centres in my constituency, are struggling to cope. While some sectors will receive extra support, the sport and leisure industry will not. If the Prime Minister agrees with me that the sector is vital to the long-term health of our communities, why are his...
Carolyn Harris: Order. We need to get back to the new clause.
Carolyn Harris: Order. This is not appropriate behaviour from either side. I call Karl Turner to finish up.
Carolyn Harris: With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government amendment 41. Clause 15 stand part.
Carolyn Harris: With this it will be convenient to discuss
Carolyn Harris: Order. I remind the hon. Member that we are debating new clauses 5 and 7.
Carolyn Harris: Order. I again remind you, Mr Kane, that we are debating new clauses 7 and 5.
Carolyn Harris: New clause 9 will be later in our proceedings.
Carolyn Harris: With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Amendment 66, in clause 12, page 8, line 33, leave out “is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either” and insert “may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each”. Clause stand part.
Carolyn Harris: With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government amendment 31. Amendment 59, in clause 11, page 8, line 2, after “may” insert— “following consultation with relevant stakeholders”. This amendment would impose a duty on the Secretary of State to consult relevant stakeholders before giving guidance to harbour authorities as provided in clause 11(1). Amendment...
Carolyn Harris: With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government amendments 25 to 28. Amendment 58, in clause 9, page 7, line 32, at end insert— “(e) where there is need to provide crew with access to urgent medical or welfare facilities or undertake crew repatriation.” Government amendments 29 and 30. Amendment 70, in clause 9, page 7, line 32, at end insert— “(3A)...
Carolyn Harris: I remind Members that the Committee will finish at 5pm, regardless of where we have reached in our discussions.
Carolyn Harris: I remind the Committee that with this we are discussing the following: Amendment 64, in clause 7, page 5, line 32, leave out subsections (5) and (6) and insert— “(5) The Secretary of State must by regulations provide for a national tariff of surcharges by which the amount of the surcharge is to be determined.” Government amendment 14. Amendment 50, in clause 7, page 5, line 33, after...
Carolyn Harris: Order. I remind colleagues not to have private conversations during Committee sittings.
Carolyn Harris: Does the Prime Minister believe that over 40,000 interactions, either by social media, email or letter, regarding the poor customer service and working conditions at the delivery company Evri warrant an investigation by the relevant Government Department? His Ministers in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy think not, but I am sure the Prime Minister would want the...
Carolyn Harris: Women eligible for early release from prison are being denied that opportunity due to the lack of safe move-on accommodation. Many of those women are mothers and a safe home would allow them to re-engage with their children. Will the Secretary of State please look urgently at investing more money and innovation in developing safe community accommodation like that available through the Hope...
Carolyn Harris: I remind Members that should they wish to speak they need to bob.
Carolyn Harris: Many people across the UK face Christmas misery as online shopping deliveries have been delayed or lost by delivery firm Evri. After expressing concerns about this company on social media, I have been inundated with stories of late or lost parcels, no or poor customer service, drivers earning less than the national living wage, drivers’ pay being withheld and a pathetic petrol allowance...
Carolyn Harris: I will go to the Front Benchers at 5.23 pm, so I ask colleagues to keep their speeches to under five minutes.