Speeches by Owen.

“What about the diversity of the workforce? We did also talk about that and how white midwifery tends to be, particularly at a management level. We are not seeing that diversity within NHS structures, and this is causing a particular problem within maternity. From your work with Five X More, have you seen an improvement…”

“It is at times of crisis that British nationals abroad need consular services the most. I share many of my constituents’ concerns about the violence in India, Pakistan and Kashmir, including those of a 12-year-old boy who contacted me yesterday about his aunt and uncle who are stranded in Pakistan, as is one of my love…”

“We all want to break down barriers to opportunity. However, it seems that one sizable part of our workforce is being ignored, and that is women. Women missing work due to endometriosis, ovarian cysts and other complications cost the economy £11 billion a year. Fixing this would save more than double the amount that is …”

“Far from this ruling providing clarity, trans, intersex and non-binary people are instead anxious and unsure about where this ruling leaves them, legally and practically, as they go about their lives. Does the Minister recognise that this ruling was made without a single contribution from trans people? Will she ensure …”

“I thank the Secretary of State for giving way and for acting in the national interest—the complete opposite of the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage), who said he was against intervening to save British Steel two years ago. Does the Secretary of State think the hon. Gentleman said that in the British interest or in…”

“Thank you, Prime Minister.”

“Prime Minister, it can take an average of eight to 10 years for a woman to be diagnosed—only diagnosed—with endometriosis, which is one of the most painful, debilitating illnesses for women in terms of reproductive health. That is eight to 10 years in which a woman is potentially out of the workplace, which is why we a…”

“Prime Minister, I noted your response to Ms Abrahams’ first question: that you want more disabled people to be able to work. I think that that is something that we all would like to see—that employers actually make the reasonable adjustments for people to access work. However, there is a group of people who the Governm…”

“Prime Minister, my question was specifically about the people who are very unlikely ever to be able to work—the most severely disabled, who will, in future, be £3,000 worse off. How are you working with the disabilities charities and organisations, none of which I can see have welcomed the plans? We are going through a…”

“We all agree that we want to see more people in work, but why have the Government looked at disabled people first? One of my Committee’s inquiries was about medical misogyny. People missing work due to heavy periods, painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts costs the UK economy nearly £11 billion ever…”

“The number of people needing a social home in Luton has gone up from 8,500 last year to 11,500 this year, so I welcome the Government’s plan for 1.5 million new homes. While we are crying out for houses in Luton, just over the border with Central Bedfordshire developments are taking place right on our border, but witho…”

“It is regrettable that the Israeli Government are now acting with impunity —they seem to be accountable to no international law. Enabled by the US President, they continue to bomb hospitals and schools, killing aid workers and thousands of Palestinian civilians. Today, Breaking the Silence reported further executions, …”

“I certainly will not take that long—that would not make me very popular at all. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair today, Mr Betts, and to follow such informative and heartfelt speeches. I wish that there were more people here, because I have learned something new from every single speaker—those who spoke because…”

“Like many, I have seen adverts for artificial intelligence apps, which are some of the most downloaded apps across the world, targeted directly at teenagers. These adverts boast about the apps’ ability to create AI videos of non-consensual intimate acts between real people without their knowledge. We know that these to…”

“1. What steps he is taking to help tackle technology-enabled violence against women and girls.”

“The Minister and many colleagues in this place will be aware of the groundbreaking new Netflix programme “Adolescence”. It is chilling, but is rightfully forcing a national conversation about the dangerous content seen by young men and boys, with fatal consequences. Given the important role that schools play in prevent…”

“On a point of order, Mr Speaker. The shadow Minister for Women, the hon. Member for East Grinstead and Uckfield (Mims Davies), just before Prime Minister’s questions, stated at the Dispatch Box that imam Adam Kelwick posted that he prayed for victory of Hamas over Israel. That was totally inaccurate. He made absolutely…”

“I think all Government Members understand the scale of the financial bin fire left by the previous Government, but there are those who are worried and are seeking assurances at home. For the 1 million people potentially losing disability support, what guarantees can my right hon. Friend give that those who are unable t…”

“Currently, there is not a path for that.”

“On that point, a large number of these tech companies are based in America, which is going the other way from where we would hope it would be going. How confident are you that we can hold our rules and regulations while America continues to work to its non-DEI agenda?”