In Parliament - Michael Wheeler

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I work hard to represent the views of my constituents in Parliament. Below you’ll find a selection of my recent contributions in the House of Commons and other important forums where I’ve been working on behalf of our community.

Clause 1 - Right to Guaranteed Hours

Employment Rights Bill

Michael Wheeler made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my good and hon. Friend for giving way. Millions of workers, including those on zero-hours contracts, stand to benefit from the measures in the Bill. Does she agree that the amendments...

Clause 1 - Right to Guaranteed Hours

Employment Rights Bill

Michael Wheeler made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is making an incredibly powerful point. Does she agree that for Sara and for my constituents who are on short or zero-hours contracts, the meat of the amendment, which would...

Nurseries: Schools

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate of the size of the waiting list for accessing early years childcare in Worsley and Eccles constituency in the 2024-25...

Nurseries: Schools

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate of the average annual cost of childcare for parents in Worsley and Eccles constituency in the 2024-25 academic year.

Nurseries: Schools

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many school-based nursery places were available in Worsley and Eccles constituency in the 2024-25 academic year.

Childcare: Worsley and Eccles

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many children were in receipt of funded childcare in Worsley and Eccles constituency in the 2024-25 academic year.

Childcare: Worsley and Eccles

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate of the number of children that were not accessing their entitlement to free childcare in Worsley and Eccles constituency...

Furniture: Poverty

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to encourage all social landlords to adopt the Best Practice Guide included in the...

Furniture: Poverty

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to encourage social landlords to adopt the furniture provision element of the Best...

Furniture: Poverty

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of encouraging social landlords to provide...

Furniture: Poverty

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the levels of furniture poverty in Worsley and Eccles constituency.

Children: Poverty

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will ensure that Parliament is able to adequately scrutinise the delivery of the Child Poverty Strategy.

Business of the House

Commons debates

Throughout the year I have been working with residents in Astley in my constituency. Four large warehouses, each measuring up to 60 feet high, are being built close to hundreds of houses and a...

Education: Standards

Department for Education

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of a minimum recommendation of 80 hours of enrichment per academic year.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the effectiveness of the (a) Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and (b)...

After Clause 22 - Contractual duties of confidentiality relating to harassment and discrimination

Employment Rights Bill

Michael Wheeler made a speech in the House of Commons

I fully agree with my hon. Friend that the probation period is the core of the answer to the question from the hon. Member for Bridgwater (Sir Ashley Fox). Does my hon. Friend agree that a large...

After Clause 22 - Contractual duties of confidentiality relating to harassment and discrimination

Employment Rights Bill

Michael Wheeler made a speech in the House of Commons

On accessing the rights in the Bill, does my hon. Friend agree that, for people going about their busy daily lives at work and possibly struggling to make ends meet, there is a fundamental...

After Clause 22 - Contractual duties of confidentiality relating to harassment and discrimination

Employment Rights Bill

Michael Wheeler made a speech in the House of Commons

I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, and to my proud membership of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and the GMB. I pay tribute to...

Universal Credit: Social Rented Housing

Department for Work and Pensions

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support social housing tenants affected by the transition from Employment and Support Allowance to...

Companies: Audit

Department for Business and Trade

Michael Wheeler received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring organisations to provide information on (a) staff turnover...