Speeches by Paul.

“The pothole piece is really important, because you are right: when the general public talk about potholes, they are talking generally about their dissatisfaction with the roads, but it is really important that, as a Department, you differentiate. I can look at those funds and see the word “pothole” quite a lot. A lot o…”

“I have just one final point, because it is really important. I understand that this is a challenge, and it is important to put ideas out there and to try to be constructive. As a county councillor, one of the frustrations that I have is that we have the community infrastructure levy, the purpose of which is absolutely …”

“It is the community infrastructure levy. It is money that is sat with the local authority, so it is not sat with the DfT.”

“That would be fantastic. That is all I am asking.”

“We will just need to see that review, so we can see that and see the data that supports it.”

“I declare an interest: I am a county councillor at Surrey County Council. With respect to the Safety Valve arrangements, I understand why you have put that in place, but it feels a little bit of a sticking plaster. I am not sure how conducive it is in terms of delivering improvements into our SEND provision. I can see …”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that the increase in employer national insurance contributions will impact charities, as well as businesses and GP surgeries? They include the Children’s Trust in Tadworth, in my constituency, which is a leading charity that provides support to children with brain injury. That charity now need…”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for allowing me the opportunity to deliver my maiden speech in this important debate about remembering the valiant actions of those who have fought to keep this country safe. It is a privilege to rise as the newly elected Member of Parliament for Reigate, a constituency that I am proud …”

“Q12. I am new to this House, but I know that we all want our pensioners to live with dignity and security. In my constituency around 17,000 pensioners are expected to lose their winter fuel payment this year. Of most concern are those just above the pension credit threshold, who will be hardest hit. Will the Prime Mini…”