Speeches by Lewell.

“It is publicly known that there are six and one that is out of action, so there are five. That is already publicly known. Bearing in mind the situation that I have just outlined, we have five available.”

“Good afternoon, everyone. It is reported that there have been several periods in the last few years where the Royal Navy has not had a single SSN at sea. As you will know, there is a deteriorating situation in the Euro-Atlantic, coupled with the US being clear that Europe must do more in Europe. What is the advantage o…”

“We had Simon Case before us last week. He was not overly confident about the timeline for those 12 subs.”

“Does it leave us vulnerable, if we do that?”

“Thanks for that, Minister. The more important part of my question was about whether it is actually realistic. If there is one there—bear in mind that you have said there are five—we have four left. We have Russian subs; we have problems in the Euro-Atlantic and the GIUK gap. Is it realistic that we are going to be able…”

“Considering how complex and difficult it has been so far, wouldn’t potentially going from three to seven be quite some stretch?”

“A final quick question from me. Should pillar 2 be extended to other countries? If so, who and when?”

“Order. This is just a reminder that the debate must end at 10 minutes to 2.”

“Since July, I have been assisting my constituent who is the victim of stalking by a foreign national. After correspondence, proposed legislative amendments and a ministerial meeting, we were promised some support. The situation has recently deteriorated, placing her in danger. Despite numerous attempts to seek help via…”

“Order. If Members can keep their speeches to five minutes, everyone should get in. I call Will Forster.”

“We begin with the Select Committee statement. Liam Byrne will speak on the publication of the 11th report of the Business and Trade Committee, “Toward a new doctrine for economic security”, HC835, for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of his statement, I will call Members t…”

“That is helpful to know. In case my accent hasn’t given the game away, I am a massive fan of the north, but I have family members who were lured away to Australia way back historically. I am just wondering, do you have concerns that the skilled workforce may leave and go over to Australia? If you do, what plans do you …”

“That is helpful; thank you.”

“Good morning, everyone. Just a quick one from me. You will be aware that in the SDR the UK is ordering a fleet of up to 12 SSN-AUKUS. They are going to increase the capacity at Barrow so that a boat can be delivered every 18 months. How are you going to increase that capacity? What are your timescales and plans, and wh…”

“Are you confident that that is on target?”

“This might be quite a simplistic question, but you have said that the £200 million is not enough; how much do you need? Have you got a figure in mind?”

“T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

“The hospitality industry in South Shields has really struggled over the last year. There are now deep concerns, which I share, about the imposition of a tourism tax. Can my right hon. Friend explain what assessment he has made of such a tax’s impact on beautiful little coastal tourist towns, like mine?”

“1. What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in the South Shields constituency.”

“After a long campaign from myself and constituents, South Tyneside council has eventually agreed to curtail any new houses in multiple occupation, but we remain saturated with them. My right hon. Friend knows that they are no substitute for good social housing, so does he have any plans to strengthen the licensing regi…”