Speeches by Hobhouse.

“Then you need to intersect with Treasury, Cabinet Office and No. 10. How is the co-ordination happening?”

“You set the general guidance and policy, but you do not manage bids directly for planning and spending.”

“I also hear some criticism of the definition of what is needed. That has not been very clear and transparent and should possibly also be defined a little more clearly to those who want to become developers or are developers.”

“I understand that some developers are concerned that you have not really engaged with the industry on what they see as caps. You call them targets. Can you explain why you have done what you have done and why there is a concern from some developers that they have felt that the modelling of NESO is not being done very c…”

“Within DESNZ itself, where does the authority lie between you and the directors general for energy, markets and supply, Jonathan Mills, and for net zero, Lee McDonough?”

“You set the general guidance and policy, but you do not manage bids directly for planning and spending.”

“Then you need to intersect with Treasury, Cabinet Office and No. 10. How is the co-ordination happening?”

“I am very interested how it all works among yourselves. I have a set of questions in front of me, but I am also trying to integrate that into what I have heard. What direct powers do you have to directly report to the Secretary of State? We are hearing that there are no minutes, so it is more of a conversation. How sha…”

“I also hear some criticism of the definition of what is needed. That has not been very clear and transparent and should possibly also be defined a little more clearly to those who want to become developers or are developers.”

“I understand that some developers are concerned that you have not really engaged with the industry on what they see as caps. You call them targets. Can you explain why you have done what you have done and why there is a concern from some developers that they have felt that the modelling of NESO is not being done very c…”

“In 2013, the number of breast cancer cases in women under 50 topped 10,000 for the first time, but routine breast cancer screenings are given only to women aged 40 and over. Will the Department review that and ensure that, when appropriate, initial appointments can be given to younger women? While I am at it, although …”

“First of all, I want to congratulate the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth) on securing this important debate. She spoke powerfully about the fact that our road safety has to be children-centred. I agree with her that 20 mph zones around schools should be the default position, and any council…”

“I fear I do not have time, but I am sure the hon. Member would make an excellent point. Bikeability is an important scheme that we should all support, but the funding from the Department for Transport is currently not secure. On average, nine young children are harmed on our roads every day, and 3,402 children aged sev…”

“Before the Minister asks me where I was during the sustainable aviation fuels debate, I was here. Having 22% SAF by 2040 still means 78% fossil fuels in aircraft fuel—an awful lot. My constituents are impacted by Bristol airport expansion. I meet regularly with my local group Stop Bristol Airport Expansion group. They …”

“I congratulate Taunton town council on putting that money into the arts. That is absolutely what is needed, but many councils struggle to balance the books and have to make very difficult decisions. To deliver on the full potential of the UK’s competitive advantage in the arts and entertainment, additional public inves…”

“Here’s to a vibrant performance art sector in every community across the UK. Whether we are talking about school plays, choirs or theatre, in pubs, nightclubs or concert halls, the opportunities that they provide for enjoyment and life-enriching moments cannot be underestimated, and they must be valued and supported. I…”

“I can confirm, having been a Member of the previous Parliament, that I see a transformative difference in what this Government are doing compared with the previous Government. I also absolutely believe in cross-party working. A crucial aspect of the Bill is that it ensures we in the UK account for overseas emissions an…”

“I wonder where the shadow Minister was when the hon. Member for North Dorset (Simon Hoare) said, just 15 minutes ago, that this is not an either/or between prosperity and protecting nature and the climate.”

“There is a balance, but can Ofgem even secure an optimal outcome for all customers? Is that ever possible? Is there a long-term solution?”

“Eating disorders are the mental health disorder with the highest mortality rate, and we have at least 1.2 million sufferers. Some are being told that they are now too ill to be treated, yet eating disorders are entirely treatable. Today the all-party parliamentary group on eating disorders is publishing its report on h…”