Speeches by Naish.

“I want to go back to the in-donor refugee spending. You talked earlier about how the budget is falling, and therefore as a percentage of the future budget the in-donor refugee spending will grow, potentially to 30% or more. In an ideal world that is a short-term cost that is coming down. Is there not a risk that in nee…”

“Can I just jump in? That is not a new idea.”

“My hon. Friend has covered a range of groups—he mentioned farmers, businesses, young people and the creative sector—but is it not the truth that all these groups are simply looking for practical measures that the Government can take to improve their lot, and to improve our relationship with Europe? That could involve c…”

“As all hon. Members in the Chamber know, data is the DNA of our modern life. It drives our economy, our NHS and our public services, often silently but ultimately powerfully. For too long, outdated data infrastructure across the British state has held us back, costing us billions and draining frontline resources. This …”

“British International Investment’s climate change strategy was published in 2020, but what we are seeing is obviously a significant shift in the data. The World Bank is estimating that by 2050, climate change could force more than 200 million people to move within their countries. So is work ongoing to update that stra…”

“The pressure that comes from displacement is not just a UK challenge. It is arguably continental—for the whole of Europe, or broader. Do you have a view on how the EU and the UK could work more effectively in these places?”

“That makes sense. Mónica, obviously there will be mass movement—the climate will require that. How do you think we solve the problem of states being unwilling to accept or assume responsibility for citizens who have been displaced when travelling between countries?”

“But ultimately, when that data is available, how do we make it easier or more likely that countries will accept the movement of people?”

“Achim, what will the effect on displacement be in the coming years if the annual climate finance gap is not met?”

“How do you work with states where the quality of governance is poor? What is the approach to making sure that we still see value for money out of the investments that are being made?”

“I want to turn to the subject of climate refugees—I think there were 26.4 million such internal displacements in 2023, but by 2050 that number is projected to grow to 200 million or more people moving within their own countries. Arafat, in your view, is it feasible to revise the 1951 refugee convention to give better p…”

“That makes sense. Mónica, obviously there will be mass movement—the climate will require that. How do you think we solve the problem of states being unwilling to accept or assume responsibility for citizens who have been displaced when travelling between countries?”

“But ultimately, when that data is available, how do we make it easier or more likely that countries will accept the movement of people?”

“British International Investment’s climate change strategy was published in 2020, but what we are seeing is obviously a significant shift in the data. The World Bank is estimating that by 2050, climate change could force more than 200 million people to move within their countries. So is work ongoing to update that stra…”

“How do you work with states where the quality of governance is poor? What is the approach to making sure that we still see value for money out of the investments that are being made?”

“The pressure that comes from displacement is not just a UK challenge. It is arguably continental—for the whole of Europe, or broader. Do you have a view on how the EU and the UK could work more effectively in these places?”

“Achim, what will the effect on displacement be in the coming years if the annual climate finance gap is not met?”

“I want to turn to the subject of climate refugees—I think there were 26.4 million such internal displacements in 2023, but by 2050 that number is projected to grow to 200 million or more people moving within their own countries. Arafat, in your view, is it feasible to revise the 1951 refugee convention to give better p…”

“As the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on fusion energy, I know that fusion technology not only has the potential to create thousands of jobs, but could also be the answer to our long-term clean energy security needs. Does the Minister agree with me that supporting fusion is a good example of the Government’…”

“On that point, the previous Government committed to doubling investment in this area. Would my hon. Friend, like me, welcome the current Government matching that, if not improving on it?”