Speeches by Al-Hassan.

“Q You have listed a couple of bits, but do you think there are any further measures that would help to limit the appeal of vapes to children and young people? Matthew Shanks: I think the appearance and location of vape shops are important, so there could be better regulation around that. We have talked already about sp…”

“Q The only thing I would say to that is I can go into a small Tesco and it sells different things from the other small Tescos. Inga Becker-Hansen: Precisely. But then it should be up to the business or the retailer to decide that strategy for themselves rather than it being implemented.”

“May I wish a happy new year to you, Mr Speaker, to Members and to constituents in North Somerset? Morale in our military hit record lows under the last Government, and I am proud that this Government have already delivered the largest pay rise for the forces in more than 20 years. Does the Minister agree that this hous…”

“7. What steps he is taking to improve housing for military personnel and their families.”

“I congratulate the hon. Member on having the best birthday.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. Over the past two decades I have had the privilege of working in a range of community pharmacies across the south-west and elsewhere. I thank the hon. Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) for the best birthday present I could ask for: an opportunity…”

“13. What steps he is taking to introduce a warm homes plan.”

“I thank the Minister for her commitment to the warm homes plan. Many of my constituents in North Somerset have written to me in recent weeks, detailing their concerns that the scheme does not take sufficient account of higher energy usage due to long-term illnesses. Will the Minister share whether the Department has an…”

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate hon. Friends who have made excellent and moving maiden speeches so far—they have set a high bar today and over the past few weeks—but we have, as they say, saved the best until almost last. I thank the people of North Somerset for the trust that they have placed in me. I …”

“12. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the provision of SEND services.”

“May I ask my right hon. Friend to detail the Department’s plans to help to solve the recruitment problem for SEND professionals, to enable schools to deal with education, health and care plans in constituencies such as mine, North Somerset?”