Speeches by Gelderd.

“Do you have any reflections on the best or the worst prospects for private investment in nature recovery? You are looking at those industry specifics, but do you have some ideas about the best or the worst place to be looking? Do any particular ones come to mind as good spaces for us to be looking at in the first insta…”

“Welcome, everyone. The Government have an international obligation to restore 30% of the UK’s natural assets, land and sea, by 2030. On current trends, what contribution is the financial sector likely to make to that target for nature restoration through investment in natural capital schemes? Kate McGavin, I will come …”

“Are you looking at that at sea as well as on land?”

“Do you have any reflections on the best or the worst prospects for private investment in nature recovery? You are looking at those industry specifics, but do you have some ideas about the best or the worst place to be looking? Do any particular ones come to mind as good spaces for us to be looking at in the first insta…”

“Yes.”

“Are there any other reflections about the best or the worst prospects for private investment?”

“Before I finish, are there any particular sectors to avoid that you think would be a bad prospect for us to be looking at?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this crucial debate. Home-to-school transport for SEND children requires our urgent attention, and that is why I am planning to create a network in South East Cornwall dedicated to suppor…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for securing this important debate. As the MP for South East Cornwall, I am proud to represent a constituency with a rich fishing heritage. Our iconic small-scale fishing fleets and charte…”

“As we have heard, post office closures threaten to cut off essential services, particularly in rural areas such as mine, and could have a significant impact on South East Cornwall. Will the Leader of the House indicate when we might expect space in Government time to debate the importance of post offices, including the…”

“Finally, how might the proposed changes to the planning system impact the UK’s ability to meet national and international nature recovery commitments?”

“Thank you very much for that. Mr Stafford, did you have an example you wanted to share with us?”

“I have questions about the economic emphasis of the NPPF and how that compares with environmental concerns. To what extent do the reforms effectively support economic growth while simultaneously protecting and improving the environment?”

“Mr Stafford, Dr Ellis has indicated he would like to speak first, which he is welcome to do.”

“Perhaps I will come to you first, Dr Ellis, with my next question. I am interested to hear some good examples of successful housing projects that have achieved both economic growth, and improved ecosystems and biodiversity.”

“I am glad to hear it.”

“I am glad to hear it.”

“With close social and economic ties between communities on both sides of the Tamar, a Devonport deal is very important to people in South East Cornwall and in Plymouth. Will the Secretary of State commit to scoping a Devonport deal that looks to the future?”

“Thank you very much for that. Mr Stafford, did you have an example you wanted to share with us?”

“I have questions about the economic emphasis of the NPPF and how that compares with environmental concerns. To what extent do the reforms effectively support economic growth while simultaneously protecting and improving the environment?”