Speeches by Jones.

“Sitting adjourned.”

“The national cancer plan has many ambitious and urgently needed targets, but they will only be delivered when the Government properly invest in the NHS workforce. Healthcare professionals and charities want clarity on when the Government will commit to this. Can the Leader of the House urge his colleagues in the Depart…”

“It is so easy to make that mistake. My hon. Friend the Member for Woking (Mr Forster) spoke about the good work of lots of local organisations, but he has real concerns that council changes over the next few years will put the funding for the work of those organisations in jeopardy. Could the Minister tell us what she …”

“The hon. Member is absolutely right: somebody should not be rewarded when they have been difficult for months and months—probably years—and then at the last minute change their mind to get a reduced sentence. The judge probably sees them as being helpful, but they have not been helpful for a long time. The hon. Member …”

“I start by apologising to the Minister for not welcoming her to her new position. I am pleased that she reiterated the Government’s commitment to halving domestic abuse in 10 years, which I am sure we all want to see. I have a couple of questions that came up in the debate. The hon. Member for Gravesham (Dr Sullivan) s…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered domestic abuse and safeguarding within the family justice system. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. The family courts make some of the most important decisions that any institution can make. They determine where children will live, how they will ma…”

“Life science companies such as Becton Dickinson in my constituency play a key role in advancing the research and innovation that will help deliver the national cancer plan and transform cancer care. What is the Minister doing to increase funding on research and development for life science companies such as those in my…”

“T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

“One school in my constituency is concerned about a year 6 pupil with significant support needs. As a result of his progress, with the school’s help, he has been assessed as not needing specialist provision at secondary school, which his teachers feel to be wrong. What will the Minister do to ensure that children are no…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important debate. There are six park home estates in my constituency. They provide vital accommodation and a strong sense of community among residents who take pride in their homes and…”

“I agree 100%. It is not a small administrative fee: it can amount to tens of thousands of pounds. That charge exists outside the protections that most homeowners take for granted. In the mainstream housing market, sellers are protected by competition and choice. Estate agent fees are negotiated. Services must be delive…”

“Twelve weeks ago, I raised four cases with the DWP, and I am still waiting for a response, despite chasing. These delays are upsetting for my Wokingham constituents. What is the Minister doing to address this backlog, and when can my constituents expect a response?”

“Yes, I think so.”

“I am very happy to be patient, Chair. I hope that you will decide that we can do it. Thank you very much.”

“I would have thought that the Home Office was the right one, but if you feel that it should be the Ministry of Justice, I would be happy with that.”

“Thank you very much, Chair and members of the Committee, for letting me speak to my application this afternoon. I am seeking time for a Westminster Hall debate on domestic abuse, post-separation abuse and safeguarding in the family justice system. The family justice system plays a critical role in determining child arr…”

“I would.”

“In February, it was announced in the national cancer plan that a rare cancers clinical lead and a rare cancers research lead would be appointed, but no time frame was given for these appointments. These new positions are key to progressing outcomes for people with rare cancers, who have been left out of previous cancer…”

“4. What steps the Government are taking with the National Institute for Health and Care Research to support cancer research in Scotland.”

“Cancer Research UK’s manifesto for cancer research and care in Scotland recommends that the Government should increase “strategic institutional research and innovation funding…investing in and supporting the delivery of a new Scottish Health and Biomedicine Institute (SHBI) to deliver new innovations that will benefit …”