Speeches by Griffith.

“The problem is that many of the trustees are trying to get these increases, but the difficulty they are encountering is that the power structure is such that the company has the last word. Sometimes trustees are actually appointed by the company; sometimes it is a unanimous decision that is then rejected by the company…”

“I thank the Minister for that, but it is a matter of action and ensuring that it really happens. We are too used to regulators not having the powers they are supposed to have or not being effective in using them. We need some action, and hopefully the Minister will help us to see how it could be done. There is a bitter…”

“I know that the Minister appreciates the need for the EU and the UK to work very closely together in the face of global security threats and trade challenges. In his talks with EU colleagues, will he impress on them the damage that the proposed EU steel tariffs would do to not just our UK steel industry but manufacturi…”

“It is a delight to take part in this debate, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) on initiating it. I back everything she said about glass, which affects Felinfoel brewery in my constituency very badly, as well as Parsons Pickles, which produces shellfish and pickled vegetables. Bec…”

“I commend my right hon. and learned Friend’s efforts to engage our allies in support for Ukraine. Does he agree that resolve, unity and support from the west are vital to give Ukraine the guarantees it needs for a lasting peace? How optimistic is he about the resolve and commitment he will secure from the coalition of …”

“6. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail performance.”

“I declare my interest in rail travel, as I travel by train weekly between London and my constituency of Llanelli. Far too often, Great Western Railway trains between Paddington and south Wales are delayed or cancelled at short notice, causing significant inconvenience and distress to passengers, including those from my…”

“I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter) on her excellent work on the stolen Ukrainian children, whom we all want returned as soon as possible. Does the Minister agree that only greater resolve, unity and support from the west can drive back Russia’s outrageous demand…”

“I have a constituent, born and bred in Llanelli, who is unable to bring in his foreign spouse because of the current earnings limit of £29,000. The Home Secretary will be aware that the Government’s family financial requirements review notes that a threshold in the region of £23,000 to £25,000 would allow most British …”

“The other strand is this idea of using far more digital—what the Government call the move from analogue to digital. Where do you see the opportunities and possible difficulties there?”

“Continuing on the 10-year strategy, we hear that the costs of the integrated care boards are supposed to be reduced by 50%. What impact do you think that might have on women’s reproductive healthcare?”

“And unnecessary pain and suffering.”

“You will be very aware that in the 10-year health strategy there is an emphasis on moving from hospital to community, and from sickness to prevention and early intervention. You have talked about waiting lists, the specialisms that gynaecologists now have which make them even rarer and make it more difficult to give ac…”

“That sounds very sensible. The other thing that has been announced recently is the refresh of the women’s health strategy. What do you all want to see from that? Do you feel that over the long term the Government are going to give it the importance and the centrality that you would like to see?”

“5. What recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the life sciences sector on economic growth.”

“In Llanelli, we are eagerly watching the Swansea Bay city deal-funded Pentre Awel complex nearing completion, where it is planned that life sciences will be a central focus in partnership with universities such as Cardiff, Swansea and Trinity Saint David. What assurances can the Secretary of State give me that life sci…”

“We have already touched on this a little, but I just wanted to explore a bit further. To what extent do you feel that social media and the very powerful algorithms that it now has are leading to the spread of extremist views? Do you want to start, Sunder?”

“To follow up a little on that, I have two main questions. Does the power of those algorithms create complacency in the rest of society because they are not fed the same things, so they are not aware of the extent and the power? Secondly, we talked about US influence. Do you think there are other hostile state actors th…”

“Thank you for explaining so well the whole effect of the disproportionality that you encounter there. I do not know if others want to add anything. I should say, like my colleagues, I have worked with HOPE not hate.”

“Do you see conspiracy theories as a vehicle for pushing far-right ideology?”