Speeches by Vince.

“I thank the Minister for his response to the urgent question and, like everybody in this House, my thoughts are with the officer who was attacked. From speaking to friends of mine who have worked in the Prison Service over the last couple of years, it is clear that this is not a new problem, and it is vital that we tac…”

“I thank the Minister for his vital work on this trade deal—I am feeling more and more like Jim Shannon all the time.”

“Apologies. I am feeling more and more like the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) all the time. Can the Minister give the House some additional detail on how this trade deal and others will protect jobs in both Northern Ireland and Harlow? Does he agree that these trade deals mean that we avoid a trade war, which…”

“I thank the Minister for giving way; she is giving a really important speech on a very important subject. Does she agree that part of the issue with the asylum system is the backlog created by the previous Government, who wrongly decided that the best way to deal with the issue was to make the process take longer, as s…”

“As you will be aware, Mr Speaker, Harlow is the birthplace of Rupert Grint, Jo Joyner and Rik Mayall. I have to mention Leila Khan too, because I used to teach her and she is an up-and-coming star. Harlow has also recently doubled as Paris in an episode of “The Crown”. Does the Minister agree that Harlow, as well as th…”

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) for securing this important debate, which shines a light on an issue that affects my constituency. Although Harlow itself is a built-up town, I am also proud to represent the surrounding villages of Nazeing, Roydon, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hatfield He…”

“We keep meeting like this in these Committees, but there is a valid point about what we can learn from other Parliaments, including the Scottish Parliament. Our colleagues in Wales may also want to reflect on that.”

“With my debate on young carers, I had two slots in Westminster Hall so I had double the time for the debate. Would you rather it was nearer 19 May and in Westminster Hall or would you rather wait for the Chamber? I think those are probably going to be the options.”

“This is just my usual question again, because I am aware of what you just said about timings. You have put down for the Chamber. I recognise the importance of this debate, and I am not saying it should not be there, but are you wedded to the Chamber or would you take a Westminster Hall debate if it were sooner?”

“You will be aware of the number of applications we have, and the potential backlog. I recognise you want to have the debate as soon as possible after the 19 May. I also recognise the timing. Would you consider—I am just throwing this out there; it may not be possible—a double slot in Westminster Hall?”

“One of my constituents, Pam Gillespie, often leads the VJ Day commemorations in Harlow because her father, George Money, was a far east prisoner of war. Will the shadow Minister join me in thanking people like Pam? Does he agree that it is hugely important that we recognise VJ Day and that, while the war in Europe may …”

“I thank the Minister for coming here with this statement. May I also put on record my thanks and the thanks of the people of Harlow to the police and security services for the work they do keeping us all safe? In his statement the Minister made reference to working with allies. Does he agree that the conversations he h…”

“With all these marathon runners in the House today, I wonder whether we might be able to generate some kinetic energy rather than the usual hot air. [Interruption.] I apologise; I did not expect a pylon for that—sorry, another energy joke. My genuine congratulations to all those who did run. The major concern of reside…”

“Just quickly, I think this is a very important issue. As you were talking, I remembered a tragic case of a young lad from my constituency who decided to go swimming in a quarry and was killed. Should part of the debate also consider the safety of quarries after they have been used? In that case, it was obviously a terr…”

“I welcome the £300 million of investment for GB Energy announced last week. I think we all recognise the opportunities of the green energy transition, but what opportunities are there for my Harlow constituents to be part of that publicly owned energy company?”

“8. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on job creation in industrial communities.”

“May I take a moment to thank the Speaker’s Office for the support it gives new MPs to ensure that we all feel safe? I thank the Minister for his response to the urgent question and equally for his commitment to ensuring that Members of the House feel safe and secure in their work. Does he agree that when we think about…”

“This morning, I had the pleasure of visiting Milwards primary school, which is one of the many brilliant primary schools in my constituency. One of the main issues raised by primary schools is school readiness, which was hugely impacted by the closure of Sure Start. What are this Government doing to ensure that young p…”

“I thank the Minister for coming forward to respond to the urgent question. Let me put on record my deepest sympathies for the victims of this terrible incident and their families. Members on both sides of the House have talked about the victims of crossbow attacks, and I find the whole issue very shocking, especially a…”

“I thank my hon. Friend and fellow Leeds United supporter. He talks about the top six. Is it not true that Leeds United could have found itself in the top six of the English premier division had it not been for bad ownership and bad financial decisions, and that is what this Bill seeks to deal with?”