Speeches by Ingham.

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“Will the hon. Member give way?”

“The River Wandle, which sounds beautiful, does not run through my constituency, but the River Sow does. It was polluted by sewage 59 times in 2023, lasting a total of 816 hours. Does the hon. Member agree that the findings of the Independent Water Commission, established by this Government, will be crucial in finding a…”

“To clarify, is the Opposition’s position on the energy transition and energy security that the Government are moving too quickly for our country? Would they rather see a different approach? I am interested in what the suggested approach is, given that we face an imperative in the international context, as others rightl…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South West Norfolk (Terry Jermy) for securing this debate on a subject that is significantly important to him. This discussion goes far beyond economic concerns; it is about the future of our energy security, our workforce…”

“In my constituency of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, residents of Parkside in Marston Grange are at a complete standstill. Years of roadworks have completely overwhelmed their roads; my constituents’ children cannot get to school safely because of dangerous crossings, and businesses are losing business daily. T…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I extend my thanks to my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) for securing this debate on such an important issue. I know it is really close to her heart. For far too long, women’s health concerns have been under-represented, underfunded a…”

“I want to go back to something you said, Peter, about the count for Jess Phillips, because a lot of us saw that. I was a bit confused, because I thought there were restrictions on the number of people or supporters who could accompany any candidate—certainly in my experience this year there were, and there were when I …”

“The Windsor framework was a distinct improvement on the old Northern Ireland protocol, but does the Minister agree that if we are to ensure the smoothest possible movement of agrifood products across the Irish sea, it is vital that we secure a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the European Union?”

“I thank my hon. Friend for securing a debate on an important issue that is raised regularly with me in Stafford. I have spoken to a local small business owner, Alison, who is concerned about the vibrancy of Stafford high street and told me that a shop nearby had been closed for over two decades. Does my hon. Friend agr…”

“I want to go back to something you said, Peter, about the count for Jess Phillips, because a lot of us saw that. I was a bit confused, because I thought there were restrictions on the number of people or supporters who could accompany any candidate—certainly in my experience this year there were, and there were when I …”

“I want to chat to you a bit about the support available for candidates. Several witnesses have stated that candidates aren’t clear on what can constitute harassment and what doesn’t constitute harassment. When I was a candidate, I only reported something to the police because a Labour party staffer was there and said, …”

“I do vaguely remember that. The other point as well is that the election period is six weeks, but harassment can start a long time before that—I know some of our candidates were in place nearly two years before the election. How early do you think it is possible to engage with potential candidates, as well as those who…”

“I want to chat to you a bit about the support available for candidates. Several witnesses have stated that candidates aren’t clear on what can constitute harassment and what doesn’t constitute harassment. When I was a candidate, I only reported something to the police because a Labour party staffer was there and said, …”

“I do vaguely remember that. The other point as well is that the election period is six weeks, but harassment can start a long time before that—I know some of our candidates were in place nearly two years before the election. How early do you think it is possible to engage with potential candidates, as well as those who…”

“Thank you very much, all of you, for your answers. Some of you have touched on some of the bits that I am going to ask now. This is to all of you, but, Anna, you might want to go first this time. I know you have sent written evidence already, but, just for the Committee, do you believe the Government’s current process …”

“Thank you very much. Is there anything you want to add—again, you have touched on this slightly—about the ways in which that could be improved? Daniel, you have just said there could be something formal. Is there anything further you want to add in terms of how this can be improved?”

“The Bill is a crucial first step in the reform of the Government’s skills system. This Government are changing the narrative around skills. When I was younger, apprenticeships were often seen as something for working-class kids and a route into traditional trades such as plumbing, bricklaying—like my dad—hairdressing o…”

“SEND children are falling through the cracks. I have been told by a school in my constituency that it is experiencing a crisis, and is self-funding its own education, health and care needs assessments. As a result, it is facing an incredible deficit in funding. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is crucial for the Depar…”

“Antisocial behaviour in Tyrley, a small village in my constituency, has had a significant impact on the community. Small rural communities like these often feel overlooked and struggle to have their voices heard when it comes to policing and public safety. Will the Government ensure that rural communities, such as Tyrl…”