Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill | Windrush | Commons debates Surely one of the huge benefits of the empty homes premium is that it will mean that councils have more money, thereby reducing the burde
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill | Commons debates I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow South (Stewart Malcolm McDonald) on bringing this Bill before the House.
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill | Commons debates Certainly not; I am going as fast as I can. The activities carried out during such a trial assessment would not constitute work.
Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill | Commons debates If the hon. Gentleman was able to take the case he mentioned to HMRC and it was resolved, why is there a need for new legislation?
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill | Commons debates Absolutely. My hon. Friend reads my mind; he has obviously been looking ahead at what I am about to say.
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill | Commons debates I have not read it, but I would be extremely interested to do so, so I will look at it. I thank the hon. and learned Lady.
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill | Commons debates There is a lot to be said for what my hon. Friend says.
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill | Commons debates It is a privilege and a pleasure to follow the hon.
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill | Commons debates As I am sure no one would disagree, it would only be in the interests of people traffickers—no one else—for children to be encouraged to
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill | Commons debates That is a very good point. I appreciate the hon. Lady’s intervention. Cost is not really a material matter in this.