Speeches by Heylings.

“The hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie) is right to raise this important question about energy security. Gas supplies are running low because of the unexpected cold snap over the past two weeks. While those who can afford it have continued to use gas, the energy crisis has left energy price…”

“I want to build on what you just said, Professor Barnes, which is that this is not in a static context, so we have to evolve with the evidence that is coming forward and adapt to that. I just want to say that it is a privilege to have Professor Webb with us, especially if you took an active part in what is considered a…”

“What you have said there is about what the UK has acknowledged, but what we have been hearing about today is how effectively we have then brought that into domestic law, and the adapting that we are doing. Have you seen any indication that there are any policies within the UK around the oceans that are therefore increa…”

“That is very likely at the moment.”

“What you have said there is about what the UK has acknowledged, but what we have been hearing about today is how effectively we have then brought that into domestic law, and the adapting that we are doing. Have you seen any indication that there are any policies within the UK around the oceans that are therefore increa…”

“I want to build on what you just said, Professor Barnes, which is that this is not in a static context, so we have to evolve with the evidence that is coming forward and adapt to that. I just want to say that it is a privilege to have Professor Webb with us, especially if you took an active part in what is considered a…”

“That is very likely at the moment.”

“I begin by extending my gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly in the Lords on the Bill over the past seven months. I note in particular the way in which full transparency was offered and delivered by Lord Livermore, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, in response to requests for clarification and evide…”

“Indeed, I read the report of the debate in the Lords, and there was a passionate request for the Crown Estate in Wales to be devolved to the Welsh Administration and for the benefits to be felt by Welsh communities. We look forward to discussing that in Committee. Another crucial area that has been mentioned is the map…”

“We know how important the best start in life is for opportunities for all. Only half upper-tier local authorities currently receive prioritised Start for Life and family hub funding—78 do not. In South Cambridgeshire, officers are doing huge work to provide support and signposting without dedicated funding, which means…”

“14. What steps he is taking to extend Start for Life services to South Cambridgeshire constituency.”

“T4. The Defence Secretary said in October that despite conflict returning to Europe, the number of Army personnel would drop to below 70,000 next year, the lowest level since 1793. The problem is not just recruitment, but retention. More people are leaving than are joining. In 2023, 15,000 people left the armed forces,…”

“These hikes in employer national insurance contributions are not just numbers on a spreadsheet, but will have real and damaging consequences and will strike at the heart of small and medium-sized businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. In my constituency in South Cambridgeshire, we have one of the highest de…”

“I thank the right hon. Member. As I mentioned, Arthur Rank hospice in my constituency is one such hospice that should definitely have that compromise. Not only that; we have to look at the whole primary care sector—both GPs and independent care homes—because that is what will winter-proof our NHS. We cannot fix the NHS…”

“I agree with the hon. Member. In my constituency of South Cambridgeshire, we had the tragic situation of four much-loved, much-respected family doctors handing back their contracts. It happened at East Barnwell surgery, to the distress of those GPs and all their patients. That is because of the contract, and due to fai…”

“I agree with the hon. Member. I know that the Government are in conversation with GPs, but GPs are writing to us saying that they are seriously concerned. The GP in Harston said: “GPs cannot raise prices or operate at a loss.” They have not had clarification or confirmation from the Government about how funding that is…”

“I agree with the hon. Member. I will give one example: the Arthur Rank hospice, which serves all of Cambridgeshire. I had a tour there and saw the work being done by its dedicated professionals. I was informed by its senior leadership that these hikes in national insurance contributions for employers will be the equiva…”

“I agree. What the hon. Member says is critical, and I will come on to the situation with our GPs. The Lib Dems continue to highlight the point that to fix the NHS, we have to fix the social care crisis. Freeing up hospital beds requires us to fix the social care sector. According to research, 60% of the UK’s care home …”

“I beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 2, at beginning insert— “(A1) In section 9(1A) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, before paragraph (a) insert— “(za) if the employer is a specified employer under subsection (1B), the specified employer secondary percentage;” (A2) After section 9(1A) of t…”

“After the Conservative Government’s failure to tackle insulation, fuel poverty is on the rise. In my constituency, almost 20% of households with young family members—those between five and 10 years—are fuel poor, living in cold, damp houses and choosing between eating and heating. While we await the warm homes plan tha…”