Speeches by Taylor.

“Others have proposed a national oversight mechanism. Do you have any views on that as a solution to the governance and oversight conversations we have had today?”

“I have a question—I am surprised that Mr Baker has not grabbed it—as to how any proposed system can best take account of the role played by the devolved Executives and legislatures.”

“In response to your report, the Government have said that they are “actively considering whether there is scope for wider reforms to the frameworks within which inquiries are set up, run and concluded.” Have you been informed of any wider reforms on these issues?”

“Waiting with bated breath.”

“You mentioned the role that central Government currently play in oversight. Could that be improved, and if so, how?”

“It would be another arm’s length body to be overseen by—”

“The Government have introduced a dashboard of inquiry recommendations. How much of a positive step is this? How is it functioning, and again, is it the right oversight?”

“I have statistics for Worcester Park station, which is also served by South Western Railway, and in the very last period before nationalisation—period 2 for 2025-26—punctuality was 89.3%, which is still not good enough, and cancellations was 1%. In all the periods since then, performance has been worse. Under nationali…”

“There is an interesting dynamic between the impact of a fuel crisis, which is likely to have quite a short lead time, and these regulations, which give almost a six-month warning. Does the Minister recognise the need for oversight of how the rules are used to ensure that this happens in response to a fuel crisis and no…”

“I think it is helpful to look at the consultation responses from airlines and airports when changes were announced. Only two out of 38 airlines opposed the changes, whereas airports were unanimously opposed to the measures. Airlines argued that, without a hand-back mechanism, they would not be able to adjust their sche…”

“We Liberal Democrats support this legislation. The regulations do not change existing policy but provide an updated legal framework for the regulation of animal use in scientific procedures. However, clearer animal welfare standards must be accompanied by stronger action from the Government. We should be working to min…”

“I have a couple of questions on organisational jurisdiction. One of the Charity Commission’s concerns in relation to Ms Hall’s case was that it believed the PHSO was seeking to impose requirements on the commission to investigate the credibility of criminal allegations, such as rape. We understand that the commission w…”

“Do you think the Charity Commission misunderstood what the PHSO was saying it should have done?”

“The commission has said that the special report did not set out the legal basis for the position taken by the PHSO, or what further actions the PHSO expected the commission to have taken. What was the legal basis for this statement in the report: “It is not the case that the s. 181A Charities Act 2011 disqualification …”

“The documents show that in July 2025, Peter Mandelson contacted No. 10 to suggest that the Prime Minister should make time to meet Peter Thiel while he was in London. Peter Mandelson described Mr Thiel as a “celebrated techie”, and this followed the meeting in February 2025 with Palantir in Washington. First, can the M…”

“I rise only to pass on the frustrations from the Liberal Democrat Benches and from my residents that the important legislation planned for Wednesday will now be delayed, and that the incredibly important improvements to rail services that our residents are calling out for will be further delayed. Parkinson’s law sugges…”

“T4. I have heard from victims of domestic abuse and stalking about the harrowing journey they face in rebuilding their lives. For many, the one thing that gives them comfort is the knowledge that their abuser cannot reach them from behind bars, but Government changes to category D prisons can now allow these offenders …”

“A final question. Research clearly indicates that the public think politicians put party before the nation. I have picked up populists now suggesting that the way they are different is that they put residents ahead of the party, they are independent, they do not take the Whip and so on. That reinforces the view that th…”

“I present a petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam, Declares that an assisted dying law should be enacted without further delay, following the House of Commons voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (En…”

“The Government have tasked the EIC with engaging in informing the wider public on the values, rules and oversight mechanisms that govern standards in public life. That is very complex, as we are finding out today. What are your expectations of how the EIC will carry out that function and how it will engage with media, …”