Speeches by Gelderd.

“Minister Pennycook, the Committee notes that there is a strong, overarching and important national house building target, but no complementary national spatial plan to direct housing to locations and support nature restoration targets. What would a place-based approach to housing look like?”

“Following the recent Channel 4 documentary “Poisoned: Killer in the Post”, may we have a statement from the Ministry of Justice on the action being taken to tackle a specific and growing threat of online content promoting chemical methods of suicide? One of my constituents in south-east Cornwall was tragically affected…”

“We have heard some very useful and important reflections on your interactions with a range of stakeholders, from politicians to industry, but are there any other voices that you would like to see brought to the table in your role in the future?”

“Does the Secretary of State agree that rural and coastal communities are on the frontline of the climate and nature crisis, and that investment in clean energy, nature recovery, and resilient infrastructure is essential not only for protecting areas such as South East Cornwall, but also for unlocking new jobs, strength…”

“Our early years providers in South East Cornwall are essential for local families, and they are a cornerstone of healthy development. Does my hon. Friend agree that we need clearer national guidance on term dates, notice periods and transitions between settings? Local authorities need to offer consistent, joined-up sup…”

“I thank the Minister for his incredibly detailed and helpful responses. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Jayne Kirkham) for raising this important topic with such clarity and compassion. She has been such a strong champion for our armed forces and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Her words today carr…”

“Boosting growth and prosperity across the country, and especially in rural and coastal areas, is vital. What is the Secretary of State delivering for Cornwall, to help towns and villages in my area, including Saltash, Liskeard and Polperro, particularly as we work to find a long-term, sustainable and fair solution to t…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire (Mike Wood) for securing this important debate. For many in this Chamber, I imagine that the first thing that comes to mind when I mention Cornwall is our world-leading beaches, our coastal villag…”

“As a co-chair of the all-party parliamentary groups on sustainable finance and on global deforestation, I remain concerned that around £388 billion in UK pension savings is still invested in fossil fuels and deforestation-related activities. Will the Minister reassure me further that undermining the long-term financial…”

“8. Whether she is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to help support climate and nature targets through her Department’s pensions policies.”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that funding for computer modelling and artificial intelligence opportunities are vital for this sector, especially as we look to reduce cruelty in animal testing?”

“We have heard how important it is to get this right. Does the presence of poor and inconsistent ecological data correlate with the poor implementation of environmental and planning policy?”

“Who should be accountable for collecting, maintaining and using the data needed to properly implement these planning laws?”

“We have heard how important it is to get this right. Does the presence of poor and inconsistent ecological data correlate with the poor implementation of environmental and planning policy?”

“Who should be accountable for collecting, maintaining and using the data needed to properly implement these planning laws?”

“That is that is very useful. Any other comments?”

“Thank you, that is useful. To all panel members, how do you minimise subjectivity when gathering and assessing ecological data? Do any of you want to come back on that point?”

“I notice none of you have mentioned AI, which is interesting. What role do you think artificial intelligence and digital skills play and what more can they do in the future on this topic?”

“Thank you, that is useful. To all panel members, how do you minimise subjectivity when gathering and assessing ecological data? Do any of you want to come back on that point?”

“That is that is very useful. Any other comments?”