Speeches by Wrighting.

“When you say they do not systematically outsource as a starting point, can you confirm what that means?”

“In answer to previous questions, you have both spoken about your suppliers or your retailers. How much detail do you know about your suppliers or retailers outsourcing to smaller suppliers and retailers? Do the audits that you conduct also audit these outsource factories? The question is for both of you, so whoever wan…”

“Do you trust your current suppliers?”

“Since 2022, in the F&F clothing business, what have you done to make sure that garment manufacturing is done both safely and lawfully?”

“I go back to an earlier comment from the Chair. We heard a quote from Ms Lorains from Tesco that she feels the UK is at risk of becoming a dumping ground. That was one of the many shocking things that we have heard today. Will labour substitution, offshoring, subcontracting, franchising and a rise in self-employment de…”

“Thank you. Ms Lyons, do you agree?”

“Or suppliers?”

“I am aware of that, but does SHEIN have suppliers that make SHEIN clothing in China?”

“Does the initial decision to start the onboarding process start with the commercial side of the business?”

“Does it start with the commercial side?”

“T2. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

“Last week I visited Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service, where we discussed estimates that reported incidents of domestic abuse in the UK spike up to 20% during the Christmas period. What are the Government doing to ensure that those affected by domestic violence can get support at this time of year?”

“This is a question to both of you. How significant are the changes to trade union access in levelling the playing field for organising?”

“You have just mentioned that unions can come in for meetings. Do you feel that you create a positive environment when the unions are coming into the warehouses and fulfilment centres? Are they welcomed in your buildings?”

“With access into your fulfilment centres and warehouses, at what levels are the unions able to come in?”

“Can I confirm what level of access the unions have to your sites?”

“To build on that point, are you satisfied that the new rights of access afforded to unions are enforceable on employers who may wilfully choose to fail to comply with the access orders?”

“What level of access does Amazon currently permit to union representatives at its warehouses and fulfilment centres?”

“Can you confirm that the Government are reviewing the F-35 exemption and, if so, what is the scope of this review?”

“I rise to support this incredibly important Bill. Like many hon. Members, I have been contacted by hundreds of constituents on both sides of the debate. I have been moved by their personal stories, which bring home the impact that this legislation could have on them and their families, and I want to put on record my th…”