Speeches by Whitby.
Every Hansard contribution by John Whitby this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 121–140 of 317 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2025 | Early Years “Sure Start, which was created by the previous Labour Government, boosted attainment, improved health outcomes and increased long-term earnings. However, under the Conservatives, more than 30 children’s centres in Derbyshire were closed, and Derbyshire now does not have a single family hub. What action will the Governme…” educationsocial-carecost-of-living | 65 |
| 20 Jul 2025 | Early Years “22. What steps her Department is taking to ensure more children receive support during their early years.” educationsocial-carecost-of-living | 17 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Minister, just going back to what you said about the busiest month ever, I am just trying to understand what was driving that increase. Is this more people coming to the UK to spend their money here, or is this UK citizens going abroad and spending their money there, or do we not know?” | 54 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “I just wonder if they are people coming here, spending their money here and helping the UK economy, et cetera.” | 20 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Talking of jet zero, the price of carbon is currently much lower than the price planned in the jet zero strategy. Therefore, carbon is currently undervalued and underpriced. Is this going to make it more difficult for the sector to decarbonise?” | 41 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Are you looking to introduce a mechanism that would ensure that carbon is priced appropriately?” | 15 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Energy Security and Net Zero Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1186) “What is your opinion on the suggestion I hear all the time, and I am sure you do, that carbon capture and storage encourages the continuance of fossil fuel extraction and use?” | 32 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Good morning. Ms Donkin, the ANPS focuses on the south-east of England and ignores regional airports. Would a revised ANPS that included the wider aspect allow for a more coherent planning system?” | 32 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Energy Security and Net Zero Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1186) “Do proven technologies include direct air capture and storage and is that something the Government should be pursuing?” | 18 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Energy Security and Net Zero Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1186) “According to the Climate Change Committee we cannot hit our net zero targets without carbon capture and storage. Do you have confidence in the technology?” | 25 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Are you looking to introduce a mechanism that would ensure that carbon is priced appropriately?” | 15 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “How could a revised ANPS allow for better or more accurate decisions to be made?” | 15 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “How could a revised ANPS allow for better or more accurate decisions to be made?” | 15 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Minister, just going back to what you said about the busiest month ever, I am just trying to understand what was driving that increase. Is this more people coming to the UK to spend their money here, or is this UK citizens going abroad and spending their money there, or do we not know?” | 54 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Good morning. Ms Donkin, the ANPS focuses on the south-east of England and ignores regional airports. Would a revised ANPS that included the wider aspect allow for a more coherent planning system?” | 32 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “I just wonder if they are people coming here, spending their money here and helping the UK economy, et cetera.” | 20 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831) “Talking of jet zero, the price of carbon is currently much lower than the price planned in the jet zero strategy. Therefore, carbon is currently undervalued and underpriced. Is this going to make it more difficult for the sector to decarbonise?” | 41 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550) “We have heard again and again from residents that they do not know who to contact during a flood, and even when they do manage to contact someone, they are bounced from one agency to another. What responsibility does the Environment Agency take for the ongoing confusion around this and what is it doing to address the p…” | 58 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550) “What is the alternative that gives people clarity?” | 8 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550) “Would you support the creation of a national flood incident reporting line—a first clear first port of call for anyone? I presume they could divert to the various places, but we need a number.” | 34 |