Speeches by Morrissey.

“It is wonderful to hear from the acclaimed globalists from both the Liberal Democrat Benches and the Labour Benches who cannot wait to bring us back into the EU. For the record, I am opposed to doing so not only because the British people voted the opposite way and we should honour the referendum, but because, as Labou…”

“Children and public health particularly, because I think that wasn’t a focus during covid, but that is where a lot of the diseases start that can be very quickly spread—just to have a heads up on that one.”

“How will you ensure that efforts to improve the timeliness of responses do not lead to lower quality answers? I am thinking especially of public health questions, where I have seen genuine inquiries about demographic details on tuberculosis vaccines among children or measles outbreaks and there have been very rudimenta…”

“It might be useful—I would be sympathetic—to correspond with MPs, even if just to say, “I am trying. I am in the process,” because this air ambulance thing has been going on since November and involves a bunch of MPs. Perhaps the letter got lost or there is just a wait, but I think it would be great to have something. …”

“What challenges do you face in providing timely, accurate and helpful answers to questions for arm’s length bodies? In particular, I am thinking of air ambulance. I know that there have been some cross-party issues with MPs asking about air ambulance for several months—since November, I think. They still not have had a…”

“It feels similar.”

“As we have seen in Portugal and Spain, renewable energy can sometimes be unreliable. Given the dominant role that China plays in our renewable energy infrastructure, will the Minister set out for the House the full details of the deal that the Secretary of State signed in secret with the Chinese Government?”

“Will the Minister provide assurances from the Dispatch Box as to how the Government will compel councils—like Bradford, which has refused to participate in this inquiry or in a local inquiry—to take part? It may seem self-evident, but councils that are liable for child protection and that are found at fault are probabl…”

“Did you have several hustings, or just one?”

“You mentioned a booklet—they printed a hard copy booklet when you stood. Was your 500-word supporting statement published widely throughout the House? Did you produce any additional campaign material?”

“Sorry. Answer whatever you feel like.”

“Did you have several hustings, or just one?”

“You mentioned a booklet—they printed a hard copy booklet when you stood. Was your 500-word supporting statement published widely throughout the House? Did you produce any additional campaign material?”

“Sorry. Answer whatever you feel like.”

“On the subject of the Act, it is wonderful to hear the Secretary of State say that he wants to take criminal action against water companies and water bosses, but I tabled an amendment to do just that that was rejected by the Government. Now that the Act has passed, it is interesting that the Government are so keen. Why…”

“It is wonderful to follow the hon. Member for Hexham (Joe Morris), who is my parliamentary twin, as it were. Our names are so similar that we often get confusing correspondence. He must love that as much as I do. The sewage in our rivers is of great concern to my constituents in Beaconsfield, Marlow and the South Bucks…”

“I have been lobbying for these changes for many years, and now that I am in opposition I have been able to table my own amendments, Lib Dem style! I was happy that the Lib Dem spokesperson spoke in support of my amendment during the Bill Committee. I love that cross-party support and am learning from their wonderful ex…”

“Angling is a very important sport that we should be protecting, including by making sure our waterways are clean. A key way to know if our waterways are clean is that the aquatic life comes back. Clubs in my constituency would really benefit from the changes and protections I have mentioned. I would like to see them in…”

“I’m right here!”

“I thank the hon. Member for that intervention, and I pay tribute to all the volunteers who organise the fun runs, and to volunteers in my constituency, such as Sharon Williams, who does the Thames hospice walk in Denham village every year. These are the people who support our local hospices, and we should all pay tribu…”