Results 81–100 of 3000 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:Justin Madders

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I thank the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope) for introducing this Bill. This has been a wide-ranging debate that has covered a whole range of topics, but it is, at heart, about accountability for Government decisions, and it is clear that there are concerns about that. It is worth drawing the House’s attention to the report of the House of Lords Secondary Legislation...

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I would like to wait and see what the inquiry says about the way that that was handled. An awful lot of evidence has been given about Government decision making at the time, which it makes clear was less than ideal. It is probably best for us to wait and see what comes out of the inquiry on how we as a Parliament can best deal with these issues in future. Hopefully that situation will never...

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: That is a bit rich from a Minister of a Government who did not introduce any impact assessments when they first brought in the lockdowns or various restrictions. I can recall on numerous occasions asking Ministers why people were limited to being in groups of six or why pubs had to close at 10 o’clock. We never got a satisfactory answer to any of those questions, so for the Government to...

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: We are not going to relitigate the entire pandemic here, but it is very important to say that the Opposition’s position was to support the Government in trying to get on top of the pandemic. I think it is fair to say that, while we did that, we were concerned there was not always the evidence to support some of the Government’s policies. We took it on trust that they had those...

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: The answer lies in Members’ own hands. It is up to Parliament itself to object to or vote against legislation if it does not think the impact assessments support the policy direction. The powers have always been there. Members can turn up to any secondary legislation Committee if they wish to. I understand the thrust of what the hon. Member is saying with this private Member’s Bill, but I...

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: The Minister will probably recall that I have tabled a number of written questions on enforcement action taken by the BBC, and it seems that no enforcement action has been taken against the over-75s. The Minister says in his responses that any enforcement action should be undertaken with the utmost sensitivity. I can show him letters that my constituents get from the BBC that do not show the...

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: It seems to me that we are effectively in a situation where the BBC has decided to decriminalise for over-75s but has just not declared that that is the position. That certainly seems to be the case from its actions, at the very least. We are in a slightly bogus situation where the law says one thing and the BBC continues to send out letters indicating that it will enforce that, when it has...

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: Yes, that is absolutely right. The Equality Act is framed in such a way that it protects everyone from harassment on the basis of their sex. I think that we now have a Bill that, after the amendments, to our regret will not protect workers from third-party harassment. The duty to take all reasonable steps has now been reduced or watered down to taking reasonable steps. We are disappointed...

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I thank the Minister for her comments. The Government have a majority, so if they wanted to keep the Bill in its original form they could have ensured that it passed. Let me quote what she said at Committee stage. She said that “the Government committed to a package of new measures aimed at reducing incidences of workplace harassment. That includes the two legislative measures being brought...

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I accept what the hon. Member says. We will certainly not oppose the Bill, but we do have to challenge the Minister on why she has changed her mind, given that, last year, she said that the measures in the Bill “continue to form a key part of the Government’s national strategy for tackling violence against women and girls.”––[Official Report, Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality...

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I am sure that the hon. Member is aware that we vote regularly on Lords amendments in this place, and that the Government use their majority to overturn them. The point that I am trying to make is this: where does this leave Government policy on the issue? The Fawcett Society found that 56% of women working in the hospitality sector, and 47% of those working in the services industry, have...

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: No, that is not what I want, which is why I have said that we will not oppose the amendment, but we are still entitled to express our disappointment about the capitulation. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s 2018 report found “a quarter of those reporting harassment saying the perpetrators were third parties” and that third-party sexual harassment was dealt with poorly and...

Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill: Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties (20 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: It is a relief that we have this Bill back here today, given that it was reported earlier in the year that it was likely to be shelved, possibly because of the backlash we have just heard. The Bill has come back from the other place, albeit heavily amended, and it still represents a step in the right direction, albeit a very small one. The hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) has done a...

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Canal & River Trust Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: What recent discussions she has had with the Canal & River Trust on its funding.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Canal & River Trust Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: In Ellesmere Port, we are proud that the Canal & River Trust has made its headquarters there, but we are concerned about the implications of the funding decisions, which amount to a £300 million cut in real terms over the next decade. Clearly that will cause the trust real problems, so I urge the Minister to think again about these decisions and to engage with the trust about how that gap...

Health and Social Care: Integrated Care Systems (17 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of integrated care systems.

Health and Social Care: Integrated Care Systems (17 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside integrated care board has instructed all NHS providers to make cuts of 5% in their services. Its instruction is not being discussed with members of the public, Members of Parliament or indeed anyone, and it is clear there is no mandate for this action. Given that the Government have made great play of the NHS having more funds than ever before, I am at a loss to...

Zero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2 (16 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I saw the Secretary of State’s Network North map on Twitter, featuring those legendary northern towns of Tavistock, Dawlish and Plymouth. That might have been mildly amusing had my constituency not been cut in half, with the whole of the Wirral disappearing into the Irish sea. Have we been taken off the map because we have no funding for any capital transport projects? Will Cheshire West...

Prison Capacity (16 Oct 2023)

Justin Madders: I want to ask about licence conditions, and particularly those that prohibit the offender from contacting certain people or entering certain postcodes. It is obvious that such conditions are about protecting victims and their families. My concern is that the Lord Chancellor’s statement did not make it absolutely clear that breaching such conditions will lead to a return to custody. It is...

School Building Closures (19 Sep 2023)

Justin Madders: Ellesmere Port Catholic High School has huge challenges: five classrooms, the chapel, two corridors, changing facilities, kitchens and canteens have been closed, meaning that a number of technical lessons cannot be taught and no hot food can be served. I have a direct plea from the headteacher, who says: “I cannot understate the urgency of this situation, particularly with the temporary...


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