Speeches by Fenton-Glynn.

“I thank all Members for the tour we had of the UK, with a particular focus on Stoke-on-Trent. My hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Dr Gardner) talked about specialist ceramics, my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Gareth Snell) talked about Bakewell tarts and the saucers on which they ar…”

“We have to be really bold. We need to look at our future-focused industries and at what we specialise in. The right hon. Gentleman talks about tidal energy, but we will not be able to produce that without a load of specialist valves. I want to ensure that they are built in Calder Valley and go throughout the country. T…”

“Yes, 1,200 apprenticeships is 1,200 decent jobs and 1,200 families who have pride that their son or daughter will make a real difference and make products that make it around the world. That is why this matters. Only 14% of apprenticeships that started in the past academic year were in engineering and manufacturing, ho…”

“The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. The point about smaller towns is so important, because as well as creating brilliant jobs in the smaller economy where they will make a difference, they give a sense of place and value to what we produce. People are proud of what their town produces, whether it is valves or tex…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of the specialist manufacturing sector to regional economies. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris, and a privilege to open this debate on the contribution of the specialist manufacturing sector to regional economies. The number of c…”

“Healthy peatlands are among the most carbon-rich environments on the planet, acting as a carbon store and reducing flood risks. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs draft policy says that disturbing these peatlands leads to negative carbon impacts. We cannot be in a situation where building wind farms…”

“I am often put in mind of that scene in “Casablanca” where the official expresses surprise at gambling taking place in the casino when I hear Conservative Members say that briefing might have taken place. Perhaps in 2017, when the key stamp duty measure in that Budget was leaked, the right hon. Member for Central Devon…”

“Ending the presumption of parental contact in the family courts was a huge and long-overdue step that campaigners work hard for. That presumption often allowed post-separation abuse to continue. Although the Ministry of Justice is leading on that, can the Minister tell me what the Home Office is doing to make sure that…”

“3. What steps her Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.”

“One unexplored area we could look at to raise some of the money we need is selling the brass neck of the Conservatives on the commodities market. Having cheered when Liz Truss delivered her mini-Budget, they now have the gall to lecture us about fiscal responsibility.”

“Will the shadow Chancellor give way?”

“On 20 October, a phone mast serving thousands of people in Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd was removed without warning, cutting O2, Vodafone and Three coverage. Residents were told that they would be disconnected until April. It was only through the intervention of Baroness Lloyd and I that a temporary fix was found—afte…”

“T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

“Professor Orton, on the frailty scale and identifying frailty, we have received evidence that the current tools and incentives are not good at picking up older people at risk of frailty or who have pre-frailty. Do you think we should be more focused on identifying these groups?”

“How do we best incentivise that in primary care?”

“This is my last question, as I recognise time is short. I am also thinking about various mechanisms we could look at, and about the conversation between the GP and the trainee—or something similar—where they say, “Looking at this case where you have identified frailty, what do you recommend people do?” It is almost whe…”

“Within your whole five-year medical degree, you get maybe a couple of hours?”

“Apart from Leicester, can you point to an example of people who are using those well?”

“Sorry, yes.”

“If I could just pause you there, you said that we are moving towards the neighbourhood health services. Is that our plan, or are we actually seeing results?”