Speeches by Martin.

“This Committee’s own screentime inquiry, alongside the School Workforce Census and the Ofsted 2022 review raised concerns about the lack of subject specialism in media literacy and digital citizenship and found that there are assumptions that pupils are digital natives and do not need teaching. In addressing these issu…”

“This Committee’s own screentime inquiry, alongside the School Workforce Census and the Ofsted 2022 review raised concerns about the lack of subject specialism in media literacy and digital citizenship and found that there are assumptions that pupils are digital natives and do not need teaching. In addressing these issu…”

“I agree with my hon. Friend that we should explore what is happening in Europe. Alcohol is sold in lower rates, and only in certain areas of the stadium and only at certain games. I, for one, would be willing to welcome alcohol, but there would have to be a really good review, involving the police, that looks at what i…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, be that as a season ticket holder at Portsmouth football club or, as of this morning, a newly re-elected member of the Pompey Supporters Trust board. In the Bill under the previou…”

“I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and for the Government’s calm leadership on these ever-changing and seriously concerning matters. Given our close maritime connections, can he update the House on his discussions with our Gulf allies and partners?”

“Absolutely. One of the reasons for pushing my Bill is deterrence. I will come on to the policing element and how we can better record this crime. I have been working on the issue since December. I thank all hon. Members who attended my brilliant breakfast reception: I have been energised by the levels of cross-party su…”

“I thank the hon. Member for all his work. Yes, I agree, but we should not prioritise just one thing; all levers need to be pulled. As well as making those instruments, we also need to ensure that we are pushing the element that I am describing. Even when tools are marked they are still stolen, so the Government need to…”

“Absolutely. To me, the issue is tools of trade. We have also been in talks with the beauty industry, because many of its members have had a van driven into their front window and had everything stolen in exactly the same way. Although the theft itself may not cost more than £10,000, having to deal with the window, the …”

“I thank my hon. Friend for his work. He is absolutely right: the impact on reputation and on mental health goes way beyond just the tools that are stolen. It is important to explain the reform that I am asking for. The current sentencing guidelines for tool theft do not reflect the gravity of the crime. Because most to…”

“I completely agree. Under 14 years of Conservative rule, the cuts to policing and criminal justice were shocking. We have to ensure that we put more police on the streets and work to enact the Bill. Between 2010 and 2024, charges for theft and burglary plummeted. In 2015, police in England and Wales solved about 9.4% o…”

“Absolutely. My dad was a policeman, so I will always want to thank the hard-working police. We have been working with the NFU on some of the areas that my hon. Friend mentions.”

“I absolutely agree. As the hon. Gentleman notes, it is not just about the money. The real damage cannot always be calculated in pounds and pence or in immediate loss. More than 40% of victims report reputational harm; one in 10 said that the damage to their business standing was significant. Tragically, more than 80% r…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered sentencing for the theft of tools of trade. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. Over recent years, we have seen a surge in thefts from tradespeople, particularly thefts of essential tools from vans and workplaces. According to industry, one in 10 tr…”

“I thank the Chancellor for listening to me on behalf of Portsmouth residents with her commitments in today’s review to investing in building British in our defence sector, backing our SMEs, investing in our country’s security, our Royal Navy base and our NHS, and investing in the education of young people and our publi…”

“First, thank you for all the work that you are doing. I will ask you a question around workforce and training. The Committee has received evidence suggesting that the level of support available to SENCOs varies significantly depending on what school you are in and where you are in the country. How do you ensure that SE…”

“I want to come on to workforce but, if it is okay, I will quickly come back on something else. Do you think that the kids with SEND might be better to have the option to choose earlier for their next placement? I remember when I first started teaching they could pick in year 5 and then had the whole of year 6 to integr…”

“I want to come on to workforce but, if it is okay, I will quickly come back on something else. Do you think that the kids with SEND might be better to have the option to choose earlier for their next placement? I remember when I first started teaching they could pick in year 5 and then had the whole of year 6 to integr…”

“First, thank you for all the work that you are doing. I will ask you a question around workforce and training. The Committee has received evidence suggesting that the level of support available to SENCOs varies significantly depending on what school you are in and where you are in the country. How do you ensure that SE…”

“Just for the record on those donations, in 2016 the club contributed £12,500 to the Conservative party, and in 2022, it contributed £9,000.”

“Does the hon. Member believe that this would include involving fans in political-financial decisions like that made by West Ham United, who donated to the Conservative party? Should fans be involved in that type of decision, or is it a decision that the board should just be able to make?”