Speeches by Tufnell.

“Can I follow up on that point about self-harm? The statistics show that Eastwood Park and Styal accounted for more than 10,000 of what was nearly 17,000 self-harm incidents on the women’s estate between January 2024 and September 2024. This year, HMP Styal was also found to have the highest number of positive drug test…”

“Building on what you said earlier to the Committee in terms of it being a high priority, how will you continue this focus and when can we expect the consultation on the Circular Economy Strategy to be published?”

“Thank you.”

“You clearly have a view on it because of the way you set out your response in the last session that we had to this Committee.”

“Henry Dimbleby in the National Food Strategy set out that grazing cattle is often less productive and more reliant on subsidies. You referenced the 8% but that is disproportionately going to impact those aspects of those farmers. Is it that you want to build on that environmental aspect in respect of that particular in…”

“Can I quickly build on Charlie Dewhirst’s point for a second? Last time I think I asked you that question in respect of the National Audit Office; I think your language was that the market will act. The National Audit Office has identified that one third of farm businesses, particularly in those grazing and livestock f…”

“On the recycling point in terms of the recycling closures across the country, and I think we have had the lack of incentives in terms of favouring waste exports, how do you view your role in terms of reversing that trend? In Peterborough, Tyne and Wear, Kent, Avonmouth and elsewhere they have been closing recycling cen…”

“Are you ever going to do one or not then?”

“Do you think there will ever be a case for a water utility to be put into special administration?”

“I understand that.”

“The question is that water does not come out of taps, toilets do not flush, sewage does not go away—that is a very extreme case, but is that the kind of situation that you should be in, in respect of special administration?”

“There is no guidance because it is a question of a matter for you to make the application to the court in the first place, because it has never happened.”

“Secretary of State, I do not think that the Government has established clear criteria for commencing special administration regime. When Minister Hardy was giving evidence to the Committee, she said that it was ultimately a decision for the court to make. Do you agree with her?”

“Can I just quickly ask about the plastic packaging tax—your views on that and whether it has an impact on recycling centres? Sorry, I am jumping around a little bit but in terms of that being relevant to the recycling centre point and the closures. Do you have a view on that?”

“I think your predecessor quoted a figure of £16 billion in terms of contribution to the economy from developing that circular approach. Do you recognise the fantastic opportunity that figure presents?”

“The Committee has received correspondence recently on the Extended Producer Responsibility raising concerns particularly around the disproportionate cost burden on heavier materials. How do you respond to those concerns?”

“I agree with my hon. Friend about the extent to which games have a cultural identity, and that to take them down erases a cultural and artistic heritage that is vital to society and to the wider industry as well. As campaigners have rightly argued, if every copy of a book, film or song were destroyed, we would see it a…”

“My constituency has a proud military history, and the defence sector continues to thrive at sites like Castlemartin and Cawdor barracks. Does the Minister agree that the defence growth fund should be used to bring direct benefits to communities like mine, as well as to strengthen our national security?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) and the hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough (Tom Gordon) for their excellent speeches. For millions across the UK, video games are more than just entertainment. They are a creati…”

“Mid and South Pembrokeshire plays a vital role in the UK’s energy sector, supplying 20% of the UK’s energy. This Government have recognised that the future of Britain’s energy security depends on Pembrokeshire, identifying us as a key growth region and investing in our workforce with an £800,000 skills pilot. Will the …”