Speeches by Bloore.

“How many IPT cases are still ongoing?”

“Is there a sense of urgency, though, in terms of those conversations? Throughout our papers and what I have been reading in the media, there seems to be a lot of mention of, “Discussions are ongoing”, but is there urgency attached to that happening? Just going through the 10 years of work that has happened, a lot of th…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. He makes a really pertinent point about the issue of transport. One of the most frustrating elements for me, apart from the initial announcement of a closure of a bank on my high street or in the villa…”

“I am sure the Leader of the House will remember with regret that he was unable to join me and Gareth Gates in switching on the Christmas lights in Redditch last year. It will not surprise him that Redditch has launched its own town of culture bid, especially given that it is the home of Royal Enfield and Bordesley Abbe…”

“How do we rate our success though, Minister? How do we know whether it is making a difference?”

“I watched the manosphere documentary and what struck me was how evident it was that the individuals covered sometimes did not even believe what they were saying. It was grifting and it was an ability to make money. It terrified me. The radicalisation of the young people I meet is happening every day. They see these men…”

“First off, I just want to say thank you for coming. I do not want to underplay the amount of abuse that you get online as a given for talking at Committees such as this and the action you have taken. Thank you for coming in today.”

“But we do not actively go out and promote it. There were 100-odd cases with the PSNI. We do not actively promote it within Northern Ireland.”

“That is really interesting. If they find the number, they can ring it and get support.”

“I just have a quick question specifically about Northern Ireland. A lot of the responsibilities fall with the UK Government, but you have talked very clearly about not wanting to take complete control of the issue. There are actions and strategies being implemented on a local level by the devolved institutions. Without…”

“Can I just give one example and then I will finish? You mentioned in your evidence to the Committee via letter about trying to extend the Revenge Porn Helpline to Northern Ireland. Is that an example of where progress is being made?”

“I reiterate the thanks to the Foreign Secretary for reconfirming that Britain will make independent foreign policy decisions in the interests of our own people. Many of my constituents are still stuck in countries in the middle east and the surrounding areas because of the closure of airspace, and some are still strugg…”

“I am always happy to be last on an announcement such as this. The businesses and young people in my constituency strongly welcome what the Secretary of State has announced today. As I listened to those on the Opposition Front Bench, I was reminded of the statement by Senator Moynihan of New York: “you are entitled to y…”

“My constituent Bethany is 27. She has spent time in various residential care units and with at-home support provided by Worcestershire county council. During that time, she has experienced unexplained injuries and neglect, resulting in health problems and weight loss. Her family have submitted various complaints about …”

“Although it is a pleasure to be called, Sir Desmond, I did not intend to give a speech. But I was planning to intervene, so I will quickly say that I recognise the points made by the hon. Member for Harpenden and Berkhamsted (Victoria Collins). I come from the generation that has really struggled to buy a home in the c…”

“8. What steps he is taking to help improve the private rented sector for tenants.”

“The Minister knows that the Renters’ Rights Act will be transformative, especially for my constituents, but will he reassure me that the Government recognise the urgent need to improve safety and standards in the private rented sector, and will he act to drive down rates of non-decency?”

“I have really enjoyed your evidence today. This being the last question, you have largely answered my question on what you are doing to support SMEs. My question is about the missing middle and the composition of businesses within Northern Ireland—so, largely SME-focused. Through your work—I am not asking you to get th…”

“I have really enjoyed your evidence today. This being the last question, you have largely answered my question on what you are doing to support SMEs. My question is about the missing middle and the composition of businesses within Northern Ireland—so, largely SME-focused. Through your work—I am not asking you to get th…”

“Redditch was a town built on unionised workers, needle making, aerospace and engineering, and that heritage matters. Too many boys now leaving schools in my area leave without a clear vocational route into decent jobs. Does my hon. Friend believe that the industrial and skills strategies should be place based, with app…”