Debates between Caroline Dinenage and Kerry McCarthy during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Caroline Dinenage and Kerry McCarthy
Thursday 23rd March 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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Maternity discrimination and pregnancy discrimination in any form is utterly illegal and must be tackled. Women must feel that they can bring cases forward, which is why we are committed to ensuring people from all backgrounds can access justice. The introduction of the early conciliation service through ACAS has meant that people have to avoid the stress of going through an employment tribunal hearing.

Kerry McCarthy Portrait Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (Lab)
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12. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect on disabled people of recent changes to the level of personal independence payments.