Speeches by Stephenson.

“Have we seen the end of repeated delays?”

“On water supply, a spokesman has said that East Anglia would run out of water within the next five to 10 years without the new £500 million pipeline. In the answer to a previous question, you said you, “have a solid plan.” How confident are you that that £500 million pipeline is going to be delivered, and on time, so t…”

“I am not sure the Secretary of State is going to dig the trench though.”

“What are this Government doing to crack down on unqualified people representing themselves as solicitors?”

“Level 7 apprenticeships play a vital role throughout our economy, including in the construction industry, and support social mobility. I recently met young, hard-working apprentices in Mid Bedfordshire who would not be able to achieve their ambitions without level 7, but there are concerns about the future of those app…”

“Thank you. To each of you, starting with Mr Villemot, how can marine protections be expanded without damaging coastal communities and livelihoods? It is a big question, I am afraid.”

“My first question is also to you, Mr Villemot. Legislation across UK jurisdictions currently provides protections for individual species and habitats rather than entire ecosystems. I know you touched on this in your opening remarks. Does this approach necessarily provide the best protection for marine habitats?”

“Thank you. Mr Sykes and Mr Cohen, I am interested to know if we were to move to a whole-site approach, what impact you think that would have on your respective industries.”

“Thank you. That is very helpful. The same question to you, Mr Sykes, about your industry.”

“Thank you. To each of you, starting with Mr Villemot, how can marine protections be expanded without damaging coastal communities and livelihoods? It is a big question, I am afraid.”

“I will come to Mr Cohen last so he can have the final word on the impact on fishing communities. The same question to you, Mr Sykes.”

“Mr Cohen, how can marine protections be expanded without damaging your communities?”

“My first question is also to you, Mr Villemot. Legislation across UK jurisdictions currently provides protections for individual species and habitats rather than entire ecosystems. I know you touched on this in your opening remarks. Does this approach necessarily provide the best protection for marine habitats?”

“Thank you. Mr Sykes and Mr Cohen, I am interested to know if we were to move to a whole-site approach, what impact you think that would have on your respective industries.”

“Thank you. That is very helpful. The same question to you, Mr Sykes, about your industry.”

“I will come to Mr Cohen last so he can have the final word on the impact on fishing communities. The same question to you, Mr Sykes.”

“Mr Cohen, how can marine protections be expanded without damaging your communities?”

“2. Whether the number of houses recommended by the new towns taskforce will be in addition to the housing targets set in the national policy planning framework.”

“I am enjoying the hon. Member’s speech, and to give him a few moments to gather his thoughts, I remind him that new clause 1 would require a review of how many people receiving the new state pension at the full rate are liable to pay income tax this year and in the next four tax years, and specifically what the tax lia…”

“Communities in Mid Bedfordshire have always done their bit to take new housing, but continued pressure to build is chipping away at our beautiful countryside and the historical character of our towns and villages. Will the Minister assure communities such as mine that the new towns taskforce cannot hit us with a double…”