Speeches by Taylor.

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the provision of healthcare for transgender people. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. This debate is about healthcare for trans adults. I know that a lot has been said in this House in recent weeks about care for young people questioning their ge…”

“I thank my hon. Friend for sharing that experience. It reflects the reality for many trans young people and adults in the UK: discrimination from healthcare professionals, waiting lists stretching over years, a complete lack of local provision and a reliance on less well-regulated private providers. That is the state o…”

“As I welcome services for trans people, I also welcome services for those people who do not feel happy in the gender that they have acquired. That is only right, but we have to get all those services right. Trans people are now seeing their health outcomes worsen. Waiting times for gender-affirming healthcare are nothi…”

“My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Trans people are fearing for their lives in my constituency, in his constituency and in many others up and down this country. Let us imagine being told that the wait for a hip replacement or a cancer check was 224 years—it just would not happen. Some Members in this House might not w…”

“I thank everyone who has spoken in this debate, and all my hon. Friends, for their passion, care, advocacy, understanding, kind words and leadership in this area. The tone of the debate has proved that we can, away from the glare of culture wars, have a sensitive and nuanced discussion about how to guarantee care for s…”

“I thank the hon. Gentleman for his helpful contribution. Of course, parents need help and support through this process. In 2022, a coroner ruled that a 20-year-old trans woman had died in part because of delays in accessing gender-affirming care after two and a half years on a waiting list. Trans people also struggle d…”

“I got the chance to do some essential Christmas shopping on small business Saturday last week. I bought cakes from Gayton’s and a wreath from the Flower House, and I managed to get in my Christmas turkey order at Bates in Atherstone. Can the Minister tell us what extra support he will provide to small retail businesses…”

“The last Saturday in November in Atherstone is marked by our wonderful Dickens night. It is always brilliant to see my home town so busy. There are stalls, the Christmas lights are switched on, and Santa in his grotto; Arthur Stone, our town mascot, is walking around; and then there is a firework finale. These events w…”

“I thank the Secretary of State for all his work on this matter so far, but I know that people in my constituency are going to be really worried about what might happen to them over the Christmas period. I thank all those hard-working NHS staff, be they nurses or doctors, who have continued to look after us and are faci…”

“Do you have any particular concerns around the suggested guidance that has come from the EHRC about facilities in workplaces and how that might impact your wish to have a diverse workforce?”

“Yes.”

“It is very interesting to hear about some businesses that are not using their apprenticeship levy, particularly Greencore, which has a big site in my constituency, so I will certainly follow that up with them. Sarah, what successes have you seen from the social mobility index, and what key steps should employers take t…”

“Eighty-nine.”

“Paul, could you set out your organisation’s position on social mobility and give us an idea of the programmes you run to support that?”

“I will address this one to you, Summer, so we can hear a little from you. Why do you think girls tend to have worse social mobility outcomes despite the fact that academically, more often than not, they outperform boys?”

“I just want to follow up on that, because I do not think it will be covered anywhere else in the questions. Has any work been done on how sport might impact social mobility and participation in sport? We know that that often gives boys leadership abilities, but has anything been done? Do you think it particularly impac…”

“Victoria, thank you for joining us. Equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives have faced growing scrutiny and some toxic rhetoric in recent times. Why does your organisation think that they work, and what evidence do you have for that?”

“T9. To support transport operators in North Warwickshire and Bedworth, what discussions has the Minister had with EU counterparts on securing a professional driver exemption from the 90/180-day Schengen travel restrictions for UK drivers of heavy goods vehicles and coaches?”

“Do you think our NHS could learn some lessons from your approach?”

“Chella, I want to talk about your Period Positive pledge. What aspects of the pledge do you think are most important in challenging stigma and taboos?”