Speeches by Dyke.

“Do you feel that point of origin labelling would help support British farming? There are a lot of unlabelled products coming in from New Zealand and America on that point.”

“I want to explore the future very quickly. Farmers are moving away from fertiliser use as it becomes more expensive; we are growing and using less fertiliser-intensive crops. What impact could this have on food security and how can we support our farmers through this change?”

“I agree that the agricultural supply chain is a step in the right direction, but it does not seem to be shifting the balance in the system enough. Talking to farmers in Glastonbury and Somerton, they are still telling me that they are hesitant to raise their concerns because they fear losing their contracts or damaging…”

“It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) on securing this important debate. Peatlands such as the Avalon marshes and the Somerset levels and moors are globally rare ecosystems. They make up less than 3% of Earth’s surface, yet they …”

“What does that look like?”

“Thales employs over 800 people, including 66 apprentices, on its site in Templecombe in my constituency. There it develops world-leading sonar systems for the Royal Navy’s Astute and Dreadnought submarines, as well as delivering critical systems to enhance UK security and defence. Given the training capability gap iden…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this important and timely debate. The ongoing cost of oil is a symptom of Trump’s idiotic war in Iran. Volatility in global energy markets and the lack of consumer protections…”

“How do you think you are empowering your scientists, your technical staff and your new senior team members?”

“In terms of your response as a chief executive, how would you implement that change going forward? You have admitted you got it wrong.”

“David, the last time you were before the Committee you told us that during the crisis back in November and December, your natural position was to go to the operational side—that was your comfort zone. You explained that you had a team of scientists and technologists who were there to carry out the role. Do you feel tha…”

“What lessons have you taken from other utility companies in preparing for a stronger incident response performance? How have other chief executives guided you in terms of your role in an emergency?”

“What lessons have you taken from other utility companies in preparing for a stronger incident response performance? How have other chief executives guided you in terms of your role in an emergency?”

“In terms of your response as a chief executive, how would you implement that change going forward? You have admitted you got it wrong.”

“Glastonbury and Somerton is home to more than 800 farms, many of which have appropriate buildings for housing rooftop solar panels, for example. That would meet some of our net zero targets and allow some of the fertile land, which she has already spoken about, to be prioritised, properly and rightly, for food producti…”

“11. How many urgent dental appointments have been provided since 1 April 2025.”

“A constituent from Ilchester contacted me recently about their 14-year-old daughter, who is suffering from a painful dental abscess. Despite trying over several months to get treatment, she has been unable to access the treatment that she so desperately needs. Given that the Government have provided only 100,000 of the…”

“David, the last time you were before the Committee you told us that during the crisis back in November and December, your natural position was to go to the operational side—that was your comfort zone. You explained that you had a team of scientists and technologists who were there to carry out the role. Do you feel tha…”

“What do you think you would do differently in future?”

“How do you think you are empowering your scientists, your technical staff and your new senior team members?”

“What do you think you would do differently in future?”