Speeches by Irons.

“I thank the Minister for his comments. The cluttered and chaotic way in which we investigate these things is part of the problem, so I am glad to hear that there is a wider review of how we streamline the process better for patients, because we are seeing mistakes repeated over and over again. I am content to withdraw …”

“My hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is about transparency and providing answers for the families of patients when the very worst happens. Independence has allowed investigations into deaths in places of custody to improve significantly. As outlined by the independent advisory panel on deaths in custody, patients d…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I rise to speak in support of clauses 30 to 33. I echo many of the remarks of the gallant and learned hon. Member for Solihull West and Shirley, but I will try not to go over too much of the same ground. These clauses seek to provide clarity and improvement…”

“The Minister mentioned the complex network of ways in which patients can give their feedback; perhaps the aim of the clause is to try to simplify that and, as my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock mentioned, make it a bit more direct and immediate after treatment. Are there any plans to simplify the process in another…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I will speak briefly in support of clause 20 and comment on some of the issues surrounding new clause 5. Clause 20 aims to update wording in the Mental Health Act 1983 in regard to a patient’s capacity and competence to consent to treatment. That is in line …”

“On the point about training in the round for NHS staff, or any staff dealing with someone in crisis, might it be about taking a more contextual safeguarding approach that relates to not just the one setting? I agree with the point about looking at the 10-year plan, and making sure that mental health training is provide…”

“Despite an increase in council tax of 27% since 2022, £136 million in exceptional financial support this year and brutal cuts to services, Croydon council’s finances remain broken. As an outer-London borough with inner-London problems, Croydon has historically not received the funding it needs to cover the costs for de…”

“13. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that councils are financially stable.”

“I welcome this Government’s funded commitment to making every community across this country better off after the failed promises of the previous Government. I represent an outer London constituency with the oldest trams in the country and pockets of deprivation. What reassurance can my right hon. Friend give me and my …”

“I suppose the national coaching register would be a recommendation that we could look at.”

“You touched on this when you were talking about safeguarding, but when we think about the training that volunteers need to go through, the DBS checks and all those things, which are necessary to improve the environment not just for them but for the people taking part in the activities, is there anything more that we ca…”

“Will you continue to fund the welfare officer programme?”

“Nice to meet you. I will talk a bit about volunteers, who are a massive part of community sport. All the work that happens could not happen without the people who give up their spare time and effort. We have heard evidence from London Sport that only one in four clubs has enough volunteers to meet operational demand. H…”

“You mentioned Buddle, and obviously it makes complete sense to share as much information for volunteers as possible and make it as easy as possible. Is there anything in the system that you think could be improved or that, after you have moved on, you would like to see the next person in the role adding to?”

“I suppose the national coaching register would be a recommendation that we could look at.”

“You touched on this when you were talking about safeguarding, but when we think about the training that volunteers need to go through, the DBS checks and all those things, which are necessary to improve the environment not just for them but for the people taking part in the activities, is there anything more that we ca…”

“Will you continue to fund the welfare officer programme?”

“Nice to meet you. I will talk a bit about volunteers, who are a massive part of community sport. All the work that happens could not happen without the people who give up their spare time and effort. We have heard evidence from London Sport that only one in four clubs has enough volunteers to meet operational demand. H…”

“You mentioned Buddle, and obviously it makes complete sense to share as much information for volunteers as possible and make it as easy as possible. Is there anything in the system that you think could be improved or that, after you have moved on, you would like to see the next person in the role adding to?”

“My hon. Friend is quite right: there has been a 73% decline in funding for youth services. I congratulate the organisation in his constituency on its centenary.”