Speeches by Glindon.

“Sorry—I do not know that I have time to give way. Too many people want to speak. A framework would drive faster diagnosis and treatment, boost access to multidisciplinary teams and improve secondary prevention. I urge the Minister to consider introducing a framework for neurology in the Government’s first wave of natio…”

“I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) on securing this debate. I have had the honour in the past of being the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Parkinson’s, which is very forceful, and rightly so. I want to address a couple of things, starting with the workforce. It is cruc…”

“Christine, you noted in your application that Departments have previously struggled to identify who is responsible for this policy area. Which Department would you want to respond to it?”

“Thank you for sharing your personal experience with us, Anna.”

“The other option is waiting until there is a February slot. I am not sure how far you want to press this.”

“Thank you. Road Safety Week is the week after next. You seem keen to have it that week, but as you will have already heard, the requests for debates are piling up. I think you have one yourself, Anna.”

“You have given a very earnest presentation. The titles for our Backbench Business debates need to be neutrally worded, and your title sounds more like a slogan for a campaign. Would you accept a change of wording? Would something like “Dangerous Drivers and Road Safety” be acceptable?”

“The hon. Gentleman has long been a friend of mine, and he not only speaks well of his own constituency and Northern Ireland, but is very supportive of all of us across the Irish sea. He is right in what he says, and I think we are both justly proud of what is being achieved by the universities and industries in our are…”

“I certainly will.”

“I thank Mr Speaker for granting the debate. I do not underestimate the challenges that the Minister and her colleagues face, because the transition is a monumental task. Tonight I will set out the case for further Government support being needed for the offshore wind sector in places such as Tyneside. Smulders Projects…”

“I welcome the Government’s mention of tiebacks in a consultation earlier this year. The development of tiebacks is important because it reduces costs and extends the life of existing critical infrastructure. However, many existing hubs are reaching the end of their life and we may miss the opportunities that are in fro…”

“The Minister’s announcement is welcome, but last year, in England and Wales, 18% of the people who were found to be at risk of homelessness or were experiencing homelessness were aged just 16 to 24. That number is far too high. Will the Minister agree to meet the YMCA and the Youth Homeless Chapter Collective to discus…”

“11. What steps he is taking to reduce youth homelessness.”

“I declare an interest. As Jonathan knows, I live at the end of Hadrian’s wall in Wallsend and I am also chair of the APPG on Hadrian’s wall, so I have a strong interest.”

“President Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff played an important role in securing the previous ceasefire agreement. At crucial moments, Netanyahu has been receptive to Trump’s wishes; we saw that earlier this year, when Israel and Iran stepped back from the brink. As the White House has a defining role to play here, will th…”

“22. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”

“Children are 20% of the population, but 100% of our future. I see that every time I visit a school in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend. We know that the first few years of a child’s life are crucial, laying the foundation for their overall development. For that reason, I am delighted that Battle Hill primary schoo…”

“My constituent has an active application to bring members of his family, who are currently in a third country, to safety in the UK. The MOD has advised him to assume that their data has been compromised, which is deeply concerning given the nature of the work he used to undertake. He has been told that this third count…”

“The power cables over the Tyne are a barrier to businesses securing work for large renewable energy structures, risking possible net GVA benefits of up to £1.2 billion. It has been proposed that the removal of the cables will be completed in 2032. Will the Secretary of State help me push for it to be brought forward so…”

“2. What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help increase the number of jobs in supply chains in green industries.”