Speeches by Alaba.

“Definitely. Andy, I know it is probably harder for you because of security issues, but is that something that you would consider and look at?”

“That is good, some context definitely. Richard?”

“In their evidence Historic England suggested that they are transferring publicly owned assets and their ownership into community use. Do you think this is a logical solution? Is this a way forward? I will start with Mark and then Richard.”

“Brilliant. My final question: do you have any examples where you have worked with and partnered with private organisations to prevent deterioration to avoid neglect? Do you have any examples of that?”

“There is obviously a financial gain for both parties, so there is a motivation for the MOD to, where possible, work with partners to dispose of sites as well.”

“Thank you for that. On opportunities for the public sector working with private partners to reduce the burden—I fully understand the cost implications of some of these buildings that are not relevant for current operational use—are there any plans to work with the private sector to be very creative and try to bring som…”

“I want to come first to Andy. You mentioned the history of some of the sites and the operational use that is relevant, which has carried forward to now. I broke out in a bit of a cold sweat when you mentioned some of those sites, but that is from an earlier life. You spoke about Shoeburyness, which is in my constituenc…”

“Emma, is there anything you would like to add to that?”

“I want to touch on the skills element again and that gap, and about conservation societies. I work with a couple in my constituency of Southend East and Rochford. The Milton Society and the Rochford steering group have been quite active in reanimating some local community assets and working closely with the council. Ia…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I am here because I have been contacted by countless residents who are deeply concerned about the Government’s announcement on the introduction of digital ID to provide the right to work—that was a mouthful. Their concerns are legitimate, reasonable and des…”

“I am sorry, but I will carry on. There is also a question of practicality. In reality, will digital ID prevent employers from hiring individuals who do not have the right to work, or will it simply introduce another layer of bureaucracy without addressing the roots of the problem? Many constituents are concerned about …”

“12. What steps she is taking to increase the accountability of water company executives.”

“On the matter of remembrance, my constituent Frank Turvey’s brother was Lance Corporal Brian Turvey, nicknamed “Topsy”. He was just 20 years of age when he was killed in a terrorist attack in Famagusta on 4 May 1958 while on military police duties in Cyprus, just one day before he was due to return to the UK on leave. …”

“After 14 years of water bosses profiting while sewage has spilled into our waterways, this Government are finally setting the record straight. In Southend East and Rochford, we have several organisations dedicated to protecting and preserving our coastlines, from Southend Against Sewage to Waterwatch. Southend has not …”

“Geoff, I know you have partially answered this, but how can funding bodies help heritage organisations to plan ahead and stay supported both during and after projects? You have touched on the Government input. Any other areas?”

“On that point, before I come to you, Geoff, often some of these projects take some time to come through, and in that time you have inflationary pressures. Is any work being done to try to speed up the pace, so that initiatives are not hampered by inflationary pressures?”

“Good morning, all. I will start with a thank you, Matthew, for some of the work that you have done with the Haven on Hamlet Court Road. That has done a significant job of pulling the community together. When you look at it, it is almost like an anchor tenant, and building has been replaced so that it is no longer a ret…”

“A completely new question, and I know we have touched on it. On central government, what would you say we should do? How can we address this issue?”

“We mentioned outsourcing, and that is one way and I am not discounting its viability. That is something we could factor in. But is there an issue with inconsistencies across authorities if there is a heightened level of outsourcing?”

“Some evidence was submitted by the LGA, highlighting that funding for heritage planning is fragmented, competitive and of insufficient scale. What changes would you recommend for a more sustainable funding model for heritage conservation and planning services?”