Scunthorpe Steelworks
Debate between Sonia Kumar and Nusrat Ghani(3 weeks, 6 days ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
I call Select Committee member Sonia Kumar.
Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (Lab)
The UK now produces less steel than our European neighbours Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Austria and Poland, and over the past 30 years, China’s share of global steel production has risen from 13% to 54%. To safeguard the future of the steel industry, we must think about diversification. Does my hon. Friend agree that supporting British small and medium-sized enterprises into the steel industry will make it more competitive and sustainable?
Employment Rights Bill
Debate between Sonia Kumar and Nusrat GhaniMonday 21st October 2024
(6 months ago)
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Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (Lab)
I just want to double-check: have you actually read the Bill? It talks about a consultation period with businesses, and the provisions will not be rolled out until 2026. There will be a probation period for certain businesses. We are pro-business, and maybe the shadow Minister should read the Bill properly.
Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
Order. We should not refer to other colleagues in the Chamber as “you”. It is quite simple.