Speeches by Taylor.

“We are very much looking forward to coming to Nansledan in a couple of weeks. I am trying to understand to what extent the Duchy of Cornwall’s backing enabled you to pursue your sustainable development aspirations. I also noted that you mentioned in your answer to a previous question that you felt that the fact that th…”

“When you mentioned the returns on the development—the 15%—is that on all your development costs?”

“Do you have any recommendations on how developers who do not have such deep pockets, deep resources and that long-term patient capital approach could still build sustainability and biodiversity into housing developments?”

“10. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.”

“Will the Minister please give consideration to women’s safety in and around railway stations? Will she focus on unmanned railway stations? I have many in my constituency.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for introducing the topic. This issue resonates deeply with many people across the country, including in my constituency, where the concern for animal welfare is strong and hear…”

“Does my right hon. Friend agree that the state of the national health service in Scotland is contributing to the low birth rate in Scotland, and we need to invest in maternity, fertility and post-birth services for mothers?”

“As a former chartered surveyor, with 30 years in commercial property before entering this place, I congratulate the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) on the very proactive approach he is taking in speaking to the numerous stakeholders. I think that is exactly the correct approach in such a situa…”

“My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. The Coalfields Regeneration Trust has an innovative approach to its financial model. It develops new industrial units for small and medium-sized enterprises and start-up businesses. This, importantly, creates new business communities, which fuel local economies. Moreover, i…”

“On a further comment from the Corry report, will the recommendations on digitalisation in the review assist with any of your operations?”

“I appreciate you have not had a lot of time to consider all the recommendations. Do you want to follow up in writing on any of this?”

“Ms Willis, I will address the next section of questions to you. With the Government pushing for offshore wind development, what steps are being taken to ensure that you have the necessary expertise and resources to effectively manage marine licensing and environmental impact assessments?”

“What steps are you taking to further facilitate and enable marine restoration projects, particularly those community-led projects, through licensing to make it more accessible and affordable? Again, Ms Willis, if you could answer there?”

“I am glad you mentioned that because we might have a couple of small follow-up questions on that, if you are comfortable to take them.”

“If you feel you are able. I have one final question in this section, though. What might you need from the spending review to enable these actions and what will be the implications if you do not get what you need?”

“Referring to the Corry report, do the recommendations on pay flexibility help you, first, employ and retain some of the specialist staff you need, particularly in the light of some of your earlier comments?”

“On a further comment from the Corry report, will the recommendations on digitalisation in the review assist with any of your operations?”

“I appreciate you have not had a lot of time to consider all the recommendations. Do you want to follow up in writing on any of this?”

“If you feel you are able. I have one final question in this section, though. What might you need from the spending review to enable these actions and what will be the implications if you do not get what you need?”

“Referring to the Corry report, do the recommendations on pay flexibility help you, first, employ and retain some of the specialist staff you need, particularly in the light of some of your earlier comments?”