Work and Families Bill

It is a pleasure to speak in this debate on a welcome and important Bill. The research paper suggests that it has come on the back of a raft of policy documents and consultation papers. I am delighted that it also comes on the back of a manifesto commitment that came via the Warwick agreement, and I am glad that the Government are pursuing it so early in this Parliament. I look forward to seeing more manifesto commitments with regard to the Warwick agreement, such as an end to two-tier work forces and increased protection for migrant workers. One step at a time—