Speeches by Vince.

“It is an honour to speak in this debate on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, and in particular the amendments tabled by the Public Bill Committee. I was not on the Committee—some might say I did not measure up. [Interruption.] My parliamentary assistant has asked me to point out that I wrote that joke, not her…”

“We have heard a lot of myths about the Bill. The other myth that has been parroted is that the Bill will see the end of the great British pint. Does the Minister agree that actually it secures the great British pint? I look forward to enjoying one with him in the next few months.”

“I will pre-empt the point of order: businesses in Epping Forest and in Harlow are equally very good and very successful. I will now move on. I disagree slightly with the hon. Gentleman on the reasons for the economic challenges. When I have spoken to businesses in Harlow, it is clear that we need to break down the barr…”

“I declare an interest: one of my best friends works for a cosmetics company. I remember you raising it in the Chamber, because my friend made a point of lobbying me following your question. I think there is a recognition from industry that this is a problem. You have these—I would not say rogues, but unregistered peopl…”

“The only other thing is the usual question. I think this is really important. You put in for a Chamber debate, and I recognise why, but the caveat is that it is likely to be in November. Would you rather wait and get a Chamber debate?”

“A boy from my constituency died while swimming in a quarry outside the constituency, so there is a wider conversation to be had about water safety, signage and those sorts of things. Chair, you will probably hate me for saying it, but this is a hugely subscribed debate, probably because so many MPs could tell a story l…”

“We could have a three-hour Westminster Hall debate. That is just a thought.”

“I never have any bright ideas. Your application was very well pitched. You mentioned trade as well: there is an impact on business as well. As you said, we have seen some very serious cyber-attacks in recent weeks. Will there be an opportunity for Back Benchers to bring in the experiences of their constituents?”

“My hon. Friend is giving an incredibly powerful and trademark passionate speech. When he talks about the support that families need, will he also recognise the support that young people and particularly young carers need? To experience a loved one suffering from dementia must be incredibly challenging for younger peopl…”

“Will my right hon. Friend give way?”

“Part of the issue with bus stops in Harlow has been caused by the redevelopment of sustainable transport corridors, which we absolutely welcome. Bus stops are being forced to move, making them less accessible. Is that something that the Bill takes into account? Even if it is a temporary bus stop or bus station, we need…”

“I declare an interest, as a member of the Modernisation Committee. I thank you, Mr Speaker, for standing up for us Back Benchers and for granting so many urgent questions—I say that as someone who speaks in most of them on behalf of the people of Harlow. Does the Leader of the House agree that part of the Government’s …”

“We all want to live in a world in which a nuclear deterrent is not needed, but sadly we all recognise that we do not live in that world, and we are further from it than we were a decade ago. Does the Minister agree that whether we are discussing the UK’s nuclear capacity or any other capacity, we must have a NATO-first…”

“My constituent Emily asked me to raise this issue in the House only yesterday, so I am taking the first opportunity to do so. Emily is a carer and has cared for a number of people across the Harlow community. Will the consultation on the earned settlement scheme take into account the hugely important role that carers, …”

“For 14 years, I saw my profession treated like dirt by the Conservative party: undervalued, underpaid and undermined at every single turn. Does the Minister agree that not only should we be paying our teachers fairly, but we should be treating them with respect, and that the only decent teacher recruitment the Conserva…”

“Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?”

“I thank the right hon. Gentleman, who will know why I am here. Obviously I will sing the merits of relocation to Harlow, but I think we would both agree that we really want a decision on this and to know whether there will be a move or not, because the constituents both of us represent are currently in limbo.”

“I could talk about the benefits of the Harlow site for a long time, and I often do, but on this occasion I will be brief. May I ask the Minister, when the Government are making those decisions, to take account of the fact that the Harlow site is very much shovel-ready and is ideally located, given its strong infrastruc…”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—you are far too kind. Can I start by joining others in congratulating the Veterans Minister on his epic adventure to the peak of Everest? Before I get into the politics, I say anecdotally that I often see him in the gym, and he talks about his gym routine, which is considerably more thor…”

“In all honesty, A1 Bacon has not contacted me about the Employment Rights Bill. As I said, it is concerned primarily with the increase in tariffs since we left the EU. I do not want to reopen that debate, as some hon. Members across the House seek to do, but I hope that the deal negotiated by the Prime Minister will he…”