Speeches by Robertson.

“Do you have examples of where there may have been potential impacts on patient safety because of task shifting? You do not have to give me names and examples.”

“My next question was going to be whether you have any examples of where this worked well. Having listened to you, you seem to be very clear that task shifting is not something you favour.”

“Of course, yes.”

“That is helpful. Janet, during our previous session there was a discussion around task shift. What potential do you think this has to help to mitigate some of the shortages that you were talking about?”

“Just so I am clear, going back to my very first question, do you feel the Government’s current strategy is effective—yes or no?”

“Yes. You might be anticipating my next question, which was to you, which was around what the knock-on effects of the shortage of midwifery on obs and gynae are that you deal with.”

“I think that the Government would say that the money is the same but there is no ringfence there, but as soon as you remove a ringfence there is then competition for other priorities that end up raiding the pot, or part of the pot. That is very helpful, unless you want to add anything by way of questioning, Chair.”

“I have some questions on the planning guidance, although that discussion about funding was quite interesting. The latest planning guidance is less detailed than in previous years on lots of things, including maternity. How will you ensure that ICBs still prioritise maternity care? What tools are available to hold them …”

“Good morning. I am going to ask questions on funding, if I may. The Government have reduced the amount of ringfenced funding—they would say not overall funding but ringfenced funding—for the national service development funding for maternity services. Can you tell us what activities this money currently funds?”

“Will the Secretary of State set out the steps she is taking to ensure that infrastructure like the £100 million bat tunnel will not be included in future projects, such as East West Rail?”

“I thank my hon. Friend. I was on the Bill Committee, where a similar amendment was tabled, so I can reference the Minister’s response at that time. I have also had a brief word with the Minister outside this place. The Government’s position seems to be that the type of activity I am describing is covered in the intent …”

“I am grateful to the hon. Member, particularly for setting out the case of his constituent, who was here in Westminster yesterday; indeed, I also met her. Does he accept that it is those of us elected in this Chamber who make decisions, and that assurances from officials that cannot be articulated in this House—I am lo…”

“The shadow Minister is speaking very clearly, and I agree with him on the potential for political interference. Does he also see within the clause any scope for market distortion because of the powers that the regulator has?”

“I rise to support my amendment 19, which seeks to amend clause 94, which brings in a new law to make spiking or administering a harmful substance an offence. I am grateful for the cross-party support I have received for this amendment from Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent MPs. The intended …”

“The chief executive of UKHospitality estimates that there will be an extra £1 billion of costs on employers for new workers—774,000 of them—coming in to the national insurance contributions regime, on top of £2.4 billion in other costs. If, by the next Budget, it turns out that the previous Budget is crushing the hospi…”

“Can the hon. Member explain what the process the football regulator should go through would look like? The amendment does not specify any standards for what acceptable oversight of the consultation process would be.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I rise to add my support to the amendment that the shadow Minister discussed very well and clearly. The point is that the list set out in clause 37(2)(a) to (f), which gives examples of things that would prevent a potential owner from having the requisite hones…”

“The Minister sounds unexpectedly optimistic, given that so many question marks remain over promises and aspirations for defence spending. Can she confirm the impact of handing over the Chagos islands and billions of pounds to Mauritius? [Interruption.] Can she confirm the impact of that decision on Wales?”

“Another reason to include the word “badge”, my hon. Friend would presumably agree, is not only that is it technically correct, but it is a word used in football. It is a word that fans use. It is always helpful if legal documents in a Bill can reflect both technical and everyday wording. If the two are the same, that s…”

“My hon. Friend the shadow Minister sets out his question very well. It sounds as though the situation could get very complicated, especially over time, as the regulator might impose certain conditions on certain clubs and severely distort the market. Does he have any comment on that?”