Speeches by Joseph.

“Gabrielle, if I can come to you first, we heard evidence from the previous panel on the use of horticultural peat and the impact of the Government’s proposed ban, including the economic cost, as well as leaving the horticultural industry in limbo because of the uncertainty around what is going to happen. No one is inve…”

“Iran’s reckless attacks have fuelled further regional instability, putting British people at risk along with our allies across the region. The attacks have naturally caused concern about what they mean for our own national security due to rising oil prices and the cost of living. Does the Prime Minister agree that the …”

“Local studies show that locking away smartphones leads to students feeling that they have not been taken away. They are still able to hold on to their phones in their pockets, but they are not able to use them. I agree with my hon. Friend’s suggestion that another option is for children to have brick phones, so that th…”

“This is an issue in which I have taken a close personal interest, because I have spent 22 years working in mental health services in the NHS. During that time, I have seen a gradual increase in mental health conditions, especially among young people. I do not want to say that this is all because of social media—there c…”

“In the consultation events that I held with parents, carers and teachers, the message was clear: it is crucial that SEND support starts early. I welcome what my right hon. Friend has said about that. As the proposals move forward, will she ensure that those with lived experience of the system remain central to the Gove…”

“Minister, new PFAS are continually being developed and I do not think the public are fully aware of the risks. How do the Government intend to handle the regulation and risk assessment of such a large class of chemicals?”

“Are you suggesting that the Government are planning to introduce a framework to distinguish between essential use or non-essential use? Are you looking to introduce a framework?”

“How will newly developed PFAS be assessed and regulated swiftly to avoid future regulatory gaps? Now we are waiting for four or five years and identifying new PFAS all the time. How will you assess the regulations swiftly to avoid any delays?”

“I was really pleased that our Government brought in the rating system so that we can hold local authorities accountable. I completely agree with my hon. Friend. Since being elected, I have written on multiple occasions to the Reform administration at KCC, as well as to their Conservative predecessors, to ask that they …”

“I congratulate the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) on securing this very important debate. It would not be a debate about transport in our region if I did not use it to mention international rail services returning to Ashford International station. Last month was the 30th anniversary of the first ever in…”

“As part of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I recently visited some of our Army training centres and met with a few international recruits who are concerned about the future of their life in this country. Last week, as chair of the APPG on adult social care, I had the pleasure of hosting an event in Parliament to…”

“Can I ask some questions about your ability to access information from the Government and the Department? In your answers you mentioned about there having be cross-departmental work. In your report you note that there has been an issue getting information from the Government. Last year it sounded like these issues were…”

“Finally, in your experience, how could your Department improve the relationship with DEFRA and other Government Departments?”

“You mentioned that DEFRA is the one that you request most of the time. Is there any other Department that does better to get you information that you want in a timely manner and get sufficient information?”

“Sufficiency and timeliness is the issue?”

“Dr Mitchell, do you have anything to add? Or do you want to include it in your written statement?”

“Does the new farm wildlife target improve the clarity and ambition of the EIP when compared to the previous target?”

“Mr Lines, is it clear to you and farmers how this will be measured?”

“Do you think further measures are needed to measure the impact of the actions on farm wildlife?”

“Dr Mitchell, in your initial remarks you welcomed the revised EIP setting a target for the number of farms providing resources to farm wildlife. Is it clear to you how progress against this target could be measured?”