Speeches by Jardine.

“The Minister says that the Department will learn the lessons of this case. Does he accept that the whole point of this debate was not, as he said, to change the minds of Members who have spoken or the women who have come to watch the debate, but to change the mind of the Government? That is the lesson we would like him…”

“It is, as always, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for introducing the debate, and I pay tribute to the many women who have come along. I would love to say that it is a pleasure to take part in this debate, but it is not. After ei…”

“I take on board what the Minister says about the research, but the fact that 73% of people knew that there were would be changes to the pension age does not tell us that 73% of women, or any percentage, knew that it would affect them. That is not what the evidence tells us.”

“It has been drawn to my attention this week that there is a continuing problem in this country with a reserved matter: the supply of drugs. A 22-year-old constituent of mine, who is an elite athlete and unfortunately has inoperable brain tumours, came to me to say that drug inhibitors that would help him are currently …”

“As someone with two generations of their family who have depended on the North sea oil and gas industry, I know that we have to move away from fossil fuels and that we have to drive forward to the just transition, but we must also recognise that we are not there yet and that this is not the moment to push the industry …”

“I call Nicholas Timothy.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the Opposition spokesperson.”

“I remind Members they should bob if they wish to be called to speak in the debate.”

“Reconstructive surgery has been mentioned several times. How successful is it in terms of the physical and mental wellbeing of the women who have reconstructive surgery compared with those who do not?”

“Are there any other significant health problems that you may have come across?”

“You are all agreed that what we need in the first instance is a trial.”

“If economic growth in Scotland is to succeed, our world-class universities—the knowledge, the skills and the jobs they provide—will be absolutely vital. Last week, Edinburgh University announced that it faced a £140 million deficit, which is projected to be the largest in the UK. That is hugely concerning for my consti…”

“On that point, is there specific support, or medical and health services, that you feel should be provided for women and girls with FGM?”

“Would it be fair to say that there is a difference of opinion, or there are two different streams of thought? One is that there is evidence there to show that reconstructive surgery is hugely beneficial, and therefore it should be widely available in this country, and presumably it should be available as a service on t…”

“In your experience, what are the most significant and frequent health complications for women and girls who have experienced FGM that you have come across?”

“It is a delight to follow the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Alison Taylor). In the almost eight years that I have been here, I do not think I have ever looked forward to a debate this much, or taken this much pleasure from one, not just because there is no real party divide to worry about, but because…”

“I thank the Minister for giving me advance sight of his statement. The Liberal Democrats of course welcome the steps he has outlined and recognise the existential threat that Iran now poses not only to Israel but to western democracies, including here in the UK. Last year, the head of MI5, Ken McCallum, laid bare this …”

“I am grateful to the shadow Home Secretary for raising these appalling incidents. I also thank him on behalf of my hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mr Reynolds), whose constituents have been affected and have received some of these letters. For me, these incidents are a reminder of the pernicious threat we all fa…”

“It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Vickers, and to follow the hon. Member for Ealing Central and Acton (Dr Huq). I feel as if the speakers so far have been talking about me, because they have been talking about parents who are not rich but who send their children to independent schools. I no longer hav…”