Speeches by Martin.

“Welcome, everybody. On key policies, we have talked around the capping that was done here on international students and the changes, but policies are being pursued in Australia, which is seeking to cap and slow down visa applications. The Canada federal Government are also inducing a cap on international students. Both…”

“Thank you. That is really helpful.”

“Edward Peck called for greater collaboration among universities. This morning, Professor Dame Jessica Corner adhered to the same sort of working. Is the university sector restricted from undertaking discussions on collaboration because of competition law?”

“Welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining us. My question is for you, Professor Press. We are aware that 25 universities have applied to the Office for Students for permission to delay their 2023 and 2024 accounts being published and some are still not published. The former chair of the British Universities Finance Dire…”

“We have heard a number of comments today on the financial uncertainty across the sector. Do you think this financial uncertainty is impacting Britain’s market position internationally as a world-class higher education provider? As a teacher myself, optimistically, what could we do—just in a bullet point or two? What co…”

“Welcome, everybody. On key policies, we have talked around the capping that was done here on international students and the changes, but policies are being pursued in Australia, which is seeking to cap and slow down visa applications. The Canada federal Government are also inducing a cap on international students. Both…”

“Thank you. That is really helpful.”

“Welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining us. My question is for you, Professor Press. We are aware that 25 universities have applied to the Office for Students for permission to delay their 2023 and 2024 accounts being published and some are still not published. The former chair of the British Universities Finance Dire…”

“As the MP for Portsmouth North and for the families and friends of those who currently serve and have served, I understand the sacrifices that they are making. The Committee will know that one of the main reasons for service personnel leaving the armed forces is the impact on their families. Does my hon. Friend agree w…”

“For some, the post office is a lifeline. I understand the changing role of the post office in this difficult and changing market, but given the closure of several banks on the high street of Cosham in my constituency, the recently proposed closure of the post office has caused huge concern. First, I thank the Minister …”

“I associate myself with the warm words about Sir David Amess. It is a privilege to speak in my first Easter recess debate, although this is not my first time in this place—in fact, it is my 101st. I want to say a huge thank you for the warm and welcome reception that I have received across my constituency. As MPs, visi…”

“As many have said, any time we look at child sexual abuse in this place and beyond, we must always put the victims first. I welcome the statement by the Safeguarding Minister, and the emphasis that she has placed on supporting police investigations across the country to get justice for victims, and to ensure that those…”

“It is linked to the comments of the Liberal spokesperson, the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell (Helen Maguire). In her question to the Minister, she noted that the winter fuel payment had been scrapped. This is simply not true. The winter fuel payment has not been scrapped, it has been means-tested, and to say otherwise…”

“Will the Minister confirm once again that any agreement that is made will return to this House for scrutiny?”

“On a point of order, Mr Speaker.”

“Early years is another strand of education that was decimated by the last Government. Although those on the Conservative Benches have not valued this sector, as a former teacher, a mum and now an MP, I know its value for children and families in our communities. Although in Portsmouth we do not have one of the 300 nurs…”

“I thank the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans) for securing the debate. In Portsmouth, the home of the Royal Navy, we know all too well the sacrifices made by our service personnel past and present. Our city has been at the heart of British naval history for centuries, and with that comes a deep understan…”

“I agree 100%. It is important that public bodies routinely identify veterans to ensure that they receive the support they need. Veterans deserve proper housing, adequate welfare support, and fair and timely treatment when it comes to military compensation. It is vital that, as Members of Parliament, our doors are alway…”

“Today’s defence announcement by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor is fantastic news for my city. It delivers security for working people across the country and cements Portsmouth’s reputation as not just the historic home but the future home of the Royal Navy. After 14 years in which the Conservative party decimated …”

“It beggars belief that the Conservatives have the gall to question the actions we have taken as a Government in clearing up the mess they left behind, because they simply stopped doing anything other than wasting £9 billion of taxpayers’ money. We have returned 19,000 people with no right to be here, we have increased …”