Speeches by Chambers.

“I thank the Minister for his comments. The recent National Audit Office report was hugely concerning, and it was clear that the UK is at high risk of, and unprepared for, a major animal disease outbreak. Post-Brexit checks mean that only 5% of animals are physically checked as they come into the UK. We know that a lot …”

“1. What steps he is taking to help prevent animal disease outbreaks.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. In the previous sitting of the Committee, I spoke extensively about the close link between money worries and poor mental health. That link is why I have sought, through amendment 18, to ensure that advance choice documents include a specific section on money.…”

“In Winchester we have the fantastic Sparsholt agricultural college, which engages with local businesses and stakeholders to ensure that it trains students in the skills that the local economy will need. A good example is its vineyard management course, which takes advantage of the amazing new vineyards popping up on ou…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I thank the Minister and the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth for their comments on Liberal Democrat new clause 4. This is another good example of how, although we are aware that it has laudable aims, the Bill will fail without the supporting infrastructu…”

“Would the Minister like to intervene?”

“I hope that that is the case. I know that is the aim, but I suppose we will see in four, five or six years’ time what the mental health resources are. No one aims to underfund these services, but the demand on them changes and they need to be resilient. Darzi said that in April 2024 there were 1 million people on menta…”

“I am really looking forward to the 10-year plan and reading about how it will improve mental health. We shared Labour’s manifesto commitments to mental health practitioners in each school and mental health hubs, so we certainly support that. The hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth made some very good points and said …”

“Amendment 49 extends the support offered by mental health advocates to cover social and financial stresses and to family carers and other members of the household when the patient is discharged. Other hon. Members have today discussed how social and financial struggles can play a major role in someone’s mental ill heal…”

“I accept that point. It is a very sensible point. There has been a huge amount of discussion about what is in scope. Given that this is focused primarily on both current in-patients and preventing readmittance to an in-patient unit, I think it is within scope. I am aware that a lot of staff support patients, but it is …”

“My apologies, Sir Desmond. I thought amendment 49 was included in the debate on clause 24.”

“I beg to move amendment 49, in schedule 2, page 87, line 13, at end insert— “(18A) In section 130B (arrangements in relation to independent mental advocates: England), after subsection (3)(d), insert— ‘(e) support the patient’s carer and family members to prepare for the patient’s discharge from hospital treatment, and…”

“I appreciate the valid points that hon. Members have made. The point about running a pilot was a sensible suggestion. We have had something that could be viewed as a pilot in Winchester for two years. We know that it works well, and every £1 spent on it saves £14.08. If I have suggested this amendment in the wrong part…”

“In that case, can we have a discussion outside the Committee about how to do this?”

“indicated assent. Amendment 49 negatived. Schedule 2, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 25 to 28 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 29 Detention periods Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.”

“I do not know whether we could combine yoga with our proceedings, Mrs Harris. The hon. Member for Hertford and Stortford spoke really well in a similar vein to what I am about to say. Our amendment 19 to clause 41 would extend the provision of opt-out advocacy services in England to informal patients under 18 years old…”

“I think the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon has spent more time discussing our amendments than I have, so I would like to give him the opportunity to vote in favour of one of them. Amendment proposed: 19, in schedule 3, page 91, line 13, after “patient” insert— “or English qualifying informal patient under 18”— (Dr …”

“I broadly agree. We were really heartened that in the King’s Speech, the Government said that mental health needs to be treated as seriously as physical health. There are many reasons to join a political party but, given my long history of working in mental health charities, one major reason for joining the Lib Dems wa…”

“It was a long time ago, and it devastated the industry. Farrowing crates are used to reduce piglet mortality by preventing crushing. It is a serious concern that no responsible farmer would take lightly. As the NFU has rightly pointed out, we need a science-led, managed approach to phasing out their use that gives farm…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for introducing the petition, and I thank all the petitioners who have turned up to watch the debate. The people of Winchester are certainly passionate about the subject; I have received a…”