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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 15 Sep 2025
Employment Rights Bill

"I commend my hon. Friend for the work that he has done and that the Department continues to do on this. One of the interesting things about this provision is that, in 2013, the Conservatives changed the period from 12 months to 24 months. They increased the amount of time …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 15 Sep 2025
Children with SEND: Assessments and Support

"I thank the hon. Lady for her fantastic speech. In Staffordshire, I met representatives of one of my local specialist schools, who said that it receives 200 applications for just 20 places. On top of that, many of our state schools and those who wish to provide support to students …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 09 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Sixth sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 276, to clause 38, page 42, line 41, at end insert—

“(aa) the progress towards the targets set out in the Mansion House Agreement (2025) and the state of the supply pipeline of qualifying assets;”.

To clarify the extent of the review to be conducted …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 09 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Sixth sitting)

"I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendments made: 105, in clause 38, page 43, line 7, at end insert—

“(and for that purpose, a provision of the trust deed or rules of the scheme is ‘in conflict’ with provision under this section so …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 09 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Sixth sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 278, in clause 41, page 49, line 26, at end insert

“and only after VFM assessments are available to the Trustees as part of the decision making process.”

This amendment would restrict external transfers until VFM assessments are available to ensure that Trustees can carry …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 09 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Sixth sitting)

"On that basis, I am happy to beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn...."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 02 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)

"Q I want to go back a little and talk about transfer of funds into pools. During the transitional phase there are funds that might have ordinarily been making investments and would have had a set of investment principles and a strategy, and who for 12 months may potentially …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 02 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)

"Q I am interested in exactly what you were saying around the two-tier element, partly around the challenge of the fact that there are people who have got the full recompense or equivalent, and you have not. Do you feel that this is an opportunity to change that dial …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 02 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)

"I was contacted by my constituents, so thank you for that...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 02 Sep 2025
Pension Schemes Bill (First sitting)

"And I...."
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