Speeches by Davies.

“The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point. This is about priorities and choices. The Leader of the Opposition will be able to nominate people this year and next year—and maybe the year after, if she is still in place. She can make a decision on whether to put forward a hereditary peer or someone else during that sp…”

“Over the summer, hundreds of Telford residents joined me in demanding that the Conservative police and crime commissioner scrap his 8 pm cap on police community support officers patrolling the streets of Telford. Will the Leader of the House arrange a debate on the importance of neighbourhood policing so that we can se…”

“The Leader of the Opposition has a number of tough choices ahead of her, and those choices will no doubt be executed using her good political judgment. To conclude, to right hon. and hon. Members from different sides of the Chamber who say that we need more reform of Parliament, the House of Lords, the constitution and…”

“My hon. Friend makes a valid point. A point that has been made by other Members, including from the Opposition Benches, is that there is nothing stopping the Leader of the Opposition putting forward any hereditary peers for life peerages.”

“The passion that the Minister is showing today also underlines that the engagement over the summer has been really worthy of this Labour Minister. Inquiries will take place between now and when the Bill is given Royal Assent. Will she confirm that the duty of candour will apply to those inquiries that are live at the t…”

“That is really helpful; thank you. Can I move to the Channel panels now? How effective are they in terms of identifying which cases need intervention, particularly the split between adults and children? Are there any social, institutional or other factors that would make those interventions more effective?”

“Do you think there are examples around youth justice that this particular programme can lean into and understand about how young people have traditionally been treated in youth justice? Has it changed and evolved over a period of time? Do you think there is some overlap there, or not?”

“I understand.”

“When we look at the individual interventions, how can you judge what success looks like? What matrix and evidence can you put around that to know what success looks like, particularly around timescales?”

“That is really helpful. Any thoughts, Dr Whittaker, Dr Allington?”

“The issue of Prevent and Channel has been raised a couple of times through the conversation so far, but I have some specific questions around those two areas. In terms of the Prevent programme, what is your view on how it has been able to respond to the challenges of the new forms of extremism? Coupled to that, is this…”

“Dr Whittaker, would you concur with that?”

“My question was around the new forms of extremism, but is there a broader point to be taken from the three answers you have just given about the fundamental issues and inadequacies of the Prevent programme that need to be dealt with alongside any thoughts around the new forms of extremism? Would that be fair?”

“That is really helpful. Reading through the referrals to Prevent, there seems to be a number of people with mental health conditions and who are neurodiverse. Is there any requirement around additional research to understand why they are being referred in, and if there is a link between those two conditions and extremi…”

“That is really interesting; thank you very much. You have mentioned in passing the training needed to ensure that cases are being referred to Prevent on the basis of a robust risk assessment. Is there anything in particular you want to say more about on the training aspects that are required?”

“When the Government help businesses reduce energy costs, including by aiding their transition, businesses such as the pubs and cafés in Dawley, Madeley and Oakengates and manufacturers on Stafford Park and Halesfield can then protect and create jobs and pass on savings to customers. Will the Government back those busin…”

“6. What steps he is taking to help support businesses to reduce their energy costs.”

“Tackling climate change is a top topic among children and young people when I visit schools and colleges across Telford. Switching to renewables is a top topic among employers; it will help to reduce the cost of their energy supply. Renewables companies tell me about the fantastic, well-paid jobs that are available. Cl…”

“Just to summarise that: effectively a multi-agency approach where those agencies wrap around the support for those individuals in their localities as they come in for an intense period—you suggested eight weeks—and then mainstream into existing provision. Is that fair to say?”

“Thinking about the future now from your perspective as a provider in this space, how do you think it can be improved?”