Speeches by Anderson.

“In this case, in your role as chief operating officer going forward, and in looking at how we operate on this in the future—and that Ministers and the Prime Minister are given all the advice they need—this may be an area that is looked at. Unusual appointments like this are where it really comes to the crux, and there …”

“I think what we are getting to here is that, while the Prime Minister was told that the process was just carried out and it was passed, actually there were different layers to this process than normally happened, because of the borderline case that you described. The meeting was held because of the borderline case. You…”

“When ambassadors are appointed, it is normal that they have been through the process—this is a separate issue. I understand that they would have been through developed vetting as a normal part of their appointment before that. But in those cases, is it usual to have a series of mitigations, and to then be working throu…”

“I think what we are getting to here is that, while the Prime Minister was told that the process was just carried out and it was passed, actually there were different layers to this process than normally happened, because of the borderline case that you described. The meeting was held because of the borderline case. You…”

“When ambassadors are appointed, it is normal that they have been through the process—this is a separate issue. I understand that they would have been through developed vetting as a normal part of their appointment before that. But in those cases, is it usual to have a series of mitigations, and to then be working throu…”

“My final question is about the most recent part of the process, and those times and moments that the Prime Minister talked about—those moments when he felt that he should have been told more before going to the House of Commons for Prime Minister’s questions and other things. I am thinking about the unusual parts of th…”

“My second question is about the meeting that you held on 29 January about the vetting. Did you hold that meeting because it was flagged that Peter Mandelson had not passed? If it was a clear pass—a green tick box in the form that you did not see—would you have even held that meeting or did you hold the meeting because …”

“So there was no indication that you should seek legal advice, as has subsequently been done, and be able to give to the Prime Minister? It was not the whole truth that Peter Mandelson had just passed the vetting process. The whole truth was that there were concerns along the way—you could not reveal any of them, but th…”

“I have questions about three different aspects of the process. Going back to the very beginning, before you started, there were conversations between Peter Mandelson and No. 10. Yesterday, the Prime Minister said: “It was then clear to me that Peter Mandelson’s answers to my staff in the due diligence exercise”—before …”

“You did not know about any of those conversations.”

“My second question is about the meeting that you held on 29 January about the vetting. Did you hold that meeting because it was flagged that Peter Mandelson had not passed? If it was a clear pass—a green tick box in the form that you did not see—would you have even held that meeting or did you hold the meeting because …”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the future of Hammersmith Bridge. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I thank my hon. Friend the Minister for being here for this debate. I also thank everyone who attended my recent action event at Hammersmith bridge to campaign for its reopening, and…”

“So there was no indication that you should seek legal advice, as has subsequently been done, and be able to give to the Prime Minister? It was not the whole truth that Peter Mandelson had just passed the vetting process. The whole truth was that there were concerns along the way—you could not reveal any of them, but th…”

“My final question is about the most recent part of the process, and those times and moments that the Prime Minister talked about—those moments when he felt that he should have been told more before going to the House of Commons for Prime Minister’s questions and other things. I am thinking about the unusual parts of th…”

“I thank the hon. Member for that question; I will ask the Minister the same thing. Where is that funding? Has agreement been reached between the three bodies, Transport for London, Hammersmith and Fulham council and the Department for Transport? That was the agreement, but where is the agreement now? I am not sure wher…”

“I have questions about three different aspects of the process. Going back to the very beginning, before you started, there were conversations between Peter Mandelson and No. 10. Yesterday, the Prime Minister said: “It was then clear to me that Peter Mandelson’s answers to my staff in the due diligence exercise”—before …”

“I thank the hon. Member for his acknowledgment of the many years that I have been campaigning on this issue and that he has seen me raising it in the Chamber. I agree that there is no time to wait, because the longer we wait, the more the bill goes up, as well as the hardship continuing for us. Built in 1887, Hammersmi…”

“You did not know about any of those conversations.”

“I am pleased that the consultation on school food standards was launched last week. Many constituents have contacted me about the benefits of having more and better vegetarian school meals. Having fewer meals from processed meat is healthier, better for the planet and better value. Does the Minister support updating th…”

“7. What plans she has to review school food standards requiring mandatory servings of meat, fish and dairy.”