Speeches by Hume.

“I think this is a very important debate. I do not think that many people are aware of the BBC DG’s comments about the end of terrestrial TV in 2034, which is just a heartbeat away. I note that you have only a couple of Government speakers down. We probably need another two.”

“I welcome the Secretary of State’s words; it is great to hear words such as “cherish” and “champion” in this House. I acknowledge that there is no opt-out in the Bill, but the Secretary of State mentioned the consultation that was launched alongside it, which adjoins these very issues. Will my right hon. Friend confirm…”

“I would like to register the fact that I support this application—I am No. 11 on the list. I concur that this would make a good Chamber debate.”

“11. What steps he is taking to improve armed forces housing for military families.”

“In December, the Defence Committee found that two thirds of service family homes “need extensive refurbishment or rebuilding” to meet modern standards. We know that poor-quality housing impacts children’s ability to learn and to attend school, as well as their physical health. What steps are the Government taking to en…”

“Recently, I met grandparents in my constituency who are caring for their grandchild, who was recently diagnosed with autism. Their grandchild is suffering from poor mental health and is unable to attend school, and the family is struggling to access support. I welcome the Government’s work so far in this area, includin…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies) on securing this important debate. Public libraries are at the heart of our communities, and we urgently need a national strategy to protect and strengthen them. In 2016, North Yorkshire…”

“The Minister mentioned the consultation. Could he confirm that the Government no longer consider an opt-out model to be their preferred approach to copyright and AI, and if so, what alternative approach is now being actively pursued or developed with the sector?”

“The hon. Member is making some important points. As Lord Brennan said recently, this Bill is an opportunity to regulate AI: “This Bill, this bus, is an opportunity that the Government should be getting on rather than waiting for another bus several years down the road”.—[Official Report, House of Lords, 12 May 2025; Vo…”

“Thank you for bringing this important submission to us. The application mentions that the debate could coincide with the inquest into the death of Benedict Blythe. Are there any implications for people taking part in the debate?”

“Thank you for that clarification.”

“I should declare that I have supported this application.”

“We need two more. We need an even split.”

“Thank you for that lively presentation—it was great. I note that you are a bit short on Opposition MPs. Do you have any more to add to your application?”

“Angles—acute, obtuse.”

“I am delighted to be called to speak on Report of the Data (Use and Access) Bill. I draw Members’ attention to my membership of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. Before I entered this place, I worked as a freelance screenwriter, creating dramas for adults and children. I might add that children are the hardest audie…”

“I thank the Defence Secretary for his statement and pay tribute to all those involved in the successful strike. Does he agree that this Government will always put personnel at the heart of our defence plans?”

“Q12. Proposed changes to personal independence payments mean that people who require various levels of support due to lifelong conditions such as learning disabilities will not meet the new eligibility criteria. However, the Green Paper introduces a group of people with lifelong conditions who will not be subject to re…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Frith) on securing this timely and important debate. I would like to draw Members’ attention to my membership of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. I hope Members had a restful Easter break. Many writ…”

“I welcome the rapid action that this Government have taken to hold failing water companies to account. Does the Secretary of State share my view that it is simply disgraceful that water company CEOs such as Yorkshire Water’s Nicola Shaw—who paid herself a £371,000 bonus —were able to pay themselves multimillion-pound b…”