Speeches by Gelderd.

“Sarah Postlethwaite, do you have anything to add about effective indicators?”

“Does anyone else on the panel have anything to add on that point?”

“Welcome, panel. What are the main indicators for the effectiveness of the local nature recovery strategy? I will come to Dr Martin first.”

“Sarah Postlethwaite, do you have anything to add about effective indicators?”

“You have looked ahead to my next question. We have heard a lot about data gaps hindering some of the development and functioning of these strategies, which you have found have been an issue. Are there specific types of data that are not available? Do you see any prospects for seeing that data improve that you would lik…”

“That is very interesting. Is there a specific example you would like to highlight of one of the areas that could be clearer?”

“That is very helpful. It is always good to hear examples and success stories. How sufficient is current Government guidance for measuring effectiveness?”

“Does anyone else on the panel have anything to add on that point?”

“I am grateful to the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) for securing today’s debate. This is an important issue for constituencies across the UK, as has been highlighted by contributions from all parts of the House, but it is a particular concern to constituencies like South East Cornwall, which faces…”

“That is welcome to hear. As you are working to ensure that it is embedded within the spending review, how are you working to embed net zero requirements across all Departments as well? We have heard that you are working in a joined-up approach, but it would be good to hear more about how you are working with all Depart…”

“Welcome, Secretary of State. We have touched on the importance of the upcoming spending review. The National Audit Office has recommended that environment and climate considerations be embedded into the forthcoming spending review and into departmental business planning processes. How will you ensure that net zero cons…”

“I represent a coastal community in south-east Cornwall, and it has been really wonderful to hear lots of recommendations around nature-based solutions. There is a lot of work to do there about talking to communities about what we mean by nature-based solutions, and I would really welcome you writing to us with further …”

“Thank you very much. Dr Sayers, do you have anything to add?”

“Thank you, that is helpful, especially to hear that joined up thinking goes in lots of different directions, including from the Prime Minister and Cornwall; I would very much agree and align myself with that comment. A further question to the whole of the panel: to what extent do grey and green flood resilient asset ap…”

“Thank you. Professor Naylor?”

“I represent a coastal community in south-east Cornwall, and it has been really wonderful to hear lots of recommendations around nature-based solutions. There is a lot of work to do there about talking to communities about what we mean by nature-based solutions, and I would really welcome you writing to us with further …”

“Thank you very much. Dr Sayers, do you have anything to add?”

“Thank you, that is helpful, especially to hear that joined up thinking goes in lots of different directions, including from the Prime Minister and Cornwall; I would very much agree and align myself with that comment. A further question to the whole of the panel: to what extent do grey and green flood resilient asset ap…”

“Thank you. Professor Naylor?”

“Does the hon. Gentleman agree that women across the country face very difficult situations walking home at night, and that often the tone of debate is incredibly important to maintain our safety in all situations?”