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Debate between Ellie Reeves and Lucy Rigby
Thursday 25th July 2024

(4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ellie Reeves Portrait Ellie Reeves
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My hon. Friend is right that under the previous Government, too many jobs such as cleaning and security were insecure, with a race to the bottom on standards and pay. Our plan to make work pay will ensure that all jobs are secure, fulfilling and well-paid. My hon. Friend also mentioned the disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities and women; that is why we said in the King’s Speech that we would introduce an equality Bill to enshrine in law the right to equal pay for ethnic minorities and disabled people, and introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting.

Lucy Rigby Portrait Lucy Rigby (Northampton North) (Lab)
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11. What steps he is taking to increase the use of digital technologies by Government Departments.