Speeches by Beales.

“I find it strange that this issue is being checked every day, but you are not confident about compliance—no one can say, “Yes, we’re confident that the regulations are being followed.””

“Okay. I will move on. It has been suggested to us that there are ways of getting around the regulations, so perhaps the letter of the law is being followed, but not the spirit. For instance, supermarkets might have new promotional central sections of aisles or more digital advertising screens. Do any of you recognise t…”

“What about the other supermarkets?”

“I think Ben needs to come back in, but that wasn’t the question and it’s quite ludicrous that—”

“Do you have any data around the level of reformulation that you saw?”

“I will move on. Are you confident that your stores are fully compliant with the regulations? Yes or no?”

“Do you think those loopholes should be closed?”

“Would you be happy to share data on the level of promotion of those sorts of products at end of aisle and checkouts? Thank you; that is very helpful. In terms of broader future changes, do you have any views about whether the application of an updated nutrient profiling model through these regulations would be a good t…”

“But that was not the question. Sorry to cut you off, but that really was not the question that was asked. All of you as supermarkets advertise products on TV and online. Are you saying that you have no evidence, formally or informally, that the large amount of money you spend on TV time and physical media does or does …”

“Just yes or no. There are other questions to come.”

“How regular would those visits be? What is regular?”

“Apologies, I do not want to be rude, but the question is: yes or no, are you fully compliant? You do not have to answer if you do feel uncomfortable.”

“Okay. This is why I wanted a yes or no answer, but what do the systems in place to ensure compliance look like? Maybe one or two of you could answer that question.”

“I accept that that might be compliant with the current legislation, but the question is: is it compliant with the spirit of the law? Has your practice changed? Do your supermarkets now have more promotional central sections of aisles that would have previously been at the end of them?”

“How often do those sorts of checks of stores take place by regional or central management?”

“I am about to turn to a specific issue about British citizens, so I hope I will pick up on the hon. Member’s points. More generally, there is nothing progressive about a system that promotes a brain drain from some of the most deprived and underdeveloped communities in the world, with significant health needs. To have …”

“Today’s news is welcome for leaseholders in my constituency, whose ground rents—often of £400 or £500—escalate throughout their leases. The measures will save them thousands of pounds throughout their leases. In my time as an MP, I have been shocked by the behaviour of managing agents. There is strong support in this p…”

“I thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for the Bill, which delivers on the promises made previously in this place in response to the proposed industrial action a couple of months ago. It is welcome to see the pace with which the Government have moved in progressing these important changes. It shows their commi…”

“I am pleased to speak in this evening’s debate on the Armed Forces Bill, which shows that this Labour Government put our forces and veterans and their families first. In the light of recent international events and increasing global instability, we have an almost daily reminder, when we turn on our televisions screens,…”

“T3. Wealdstone FC is a fantastic, fan-led club in my constituency, but it is again facing an uncertain future because of protracted negotiations over the lease of their current ground. Does the Minister agree that it is vital that the landowner engages in good faith with the club, and will she meet me to discuss how we…”