Speeches by Turmaine.

“9. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.”

“I thank the Secretary of State for her answer. Residents in my constituency of Watford are concerned about crime on the high street, whether that is theft, antisocial drinking and drug use, or violence and hate crime. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is only thanks to this Labour Government that we are finally g…”

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Tooting (Dr Allin-Khan) for securing this important debate. The previous Government wreaked havoc on the NHS, with waiting times at an all-time high even before covid-19 hit a bruised and battered system. Under-investment and undelivered promises saw corridor care become commonplac…”

“This Government have rightly made capital investment decisions for the long term. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is vital to properly plan further education provision with the skills and jobs needed for long-term growth in infrastructure?”

“The Report seems to suggest that people who are in financially vulnerable circumstances report lower-than-average satisfaction levels. I wonder whether each of you could say a little about why you think that might be.”

“Good afternoon. We are going to start with a relatively broad question: what does a positive consumer experience for those in financially vulnerable circumstances look like in your sectors?”

“As a former employee of the BBC for 15 years, I know the importance of those Reithian principles to educate, inform and entertain, which are at the core everything the organisation does. Dissemination of fake news and misinformation online is a genuine risk to our democracy. Does the Secretary of State agree that even …”

“Thank you very much. That sounds positive. What do you think the Department’s direct communication with workers was like? Was that good as well, or was it mostly just going through you guys?”

“It was a very unusual situation to be called back for that.”

“To the union leaders, how effective do you think the Department’s communication with you has been over this process?”

“This question is to all of you: what are the main lessons that this intervention has taught you that you would apply to future interventions, either in the steel sector or in other sectors that were facing distress?”

“There is a real potential and possibility there if we get it right, so hooray for strategies.”

“I would like to direct this question to Mr Bickerton, if I may. It relates to advisers. Why did you need to spend so much on advisers to help implement the intervention? What actions are you taking to reduce that, and why are adviser costs not treated as part of the loan to British Steel as other costs are?”

“That’s great, thank you. Yes, it is really interesting to see the application of this to ceramics and chemicals. In terms of the steel sector, though, does the intervention tell you useful stuff about what is really needed for a viable UK sector?”

“Are there areas that you think the Government should be prioritising in their investment to address the immediate risks that the industry is facing?”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that the compassion and dedication of community volunteers in supporting our veterans is second to none? I certainly extend my gratitude to Lauren and Luther Blissett, who support people in my constituency of Watford with an invaluable level of help.”

“Do you see that transition to electric arc as being beneficial to the workforce?”

“I would like to address Charlotte, Paul and Linda, if I may. How well does the Department’s new steel strategy address the needs of steelworkers?”

“I recently visited a 92-year-old constituent in Watford who had been terribly concerned about the state of the housing provided for her grandson, which is obviously a consequence of the previous Government’s tenure. As a result of the work of this Labour Government, his housing situation is greatly improved. Does the h…”

“Yes, absolutely. That would be really kind. And then, Neil, I have a question for you—if you don’t cover it in what you are about to say.”