Speeches by Chowns.

“Secretary of State, given the discussion that has just been prompted again, would you support the introduction of a frequent flyer levy as a policy situated in between the two extremes?”

“They are, arguably, highly relevant to your portfolio, but we will move on. In response to a question from Chris, you talked in glowing terms about the decarbonisation of the UK economy over the past 30 to 40 years. Of course, you will be super well aware that that is in significant part due to a one-off and unrepeatab…”

“Finally, you referred to consumption emissions versus territorial emissions. We use territorial in the debates on carbon budgets and so forth. Particular sectors have quite significant differences. Do you feel that we do not pay enough attention to consumption emissions? What shifts would you like to see in how the UK …”

“The Climate Change Committee in its previous advice said that airport expansion was not consistent with our carbon budget. What has changed?”

“I am honoured to have been asked to present this petition on behalf of more than 30,000 supporters of the Soil Association who are deeply concerned about the impact of intensive poultry production on river pollution. This issue is of particular concern to residents in my constituency of North Herefordshire, where the R…”

“Thank you. One final question on this.”

“In that case, Secretary of State, given that aviation expansion will increase emissions from the aviation sector, which sectors are you suggesting should contract their emissions even further to accommodate any proposed airport expansion?”

“Given that we have strong cross-party consensus, as has been demonstrated today, on the urgency of tackling the climate and nature crisis, I do not understand the hon. Lady’s argument that the Government would somehow draw back from measures that they have committed, in negotiation with the hon. Member for South Cotswo…”

“Will the Minister give way?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I rise to speak to amendment 49 regarding family group decision making at the point of family reunification. Reunification—the process of returning a child in care to their family—is the most common route by which children leave care, accounting for 27…”

“indicated dissent.”

“No.”

“I wish to ask the Minister if she would meet with me to discuss this matter.”

“Chair, may I ask a question of the Minister?”

“I am pleased to move amendment 12 to clause 7, on extending Staying Put for children in foster care to the age of 25. This group of amendments seeks to address the potential two-tier system that the Bill will create by extending provisions for Staying Close but not Staying Put. Many care leavers face a cliff edge in ca…”

“I beg to move amendment 12, in clause 7, page 11, line 38, after “support” insert “and staying put support”. This amendment would include staying put support in the support provided by local authorities under this section and extend the provision of Staying Put for young people to the age of 25.”

“I fully appreciate what the Minister is saying regarding the way that the curriculum and so forth can be shaped to offer more support to children, a large number of whom will face some form of bereavement at some point. The point I would particularly like the Minister to take away and consider is how the network of sup…”

“I, too, welcome the extension of the role of virtual school heads outlined in this provision. I would like to ask the Minister whether she has, or will consider, the opportunity in clause 6 to consider children who have been recently bereaved or are facing bereavement, particularly of a parent or sibling, as a group th…”

“The amendment appears to have two parts. The first is the requirement to consider the welfare of others to whom the information may relate. That seems quite reasonable; however, the requirement to take steps to promote the welfare of potentially anybody to whom the information may relate seems to me very broad.”

“I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Ordered, That further consideration be now adjourned. —(Vicky Foxcroft.)”