Speeches by Rushworth.

“Is there any technical assistance that the UK could or should be providing?”

“Can I ask you about the increasing Israeli military presence in south-western Syria and what steps, if any, the Government are taking to de-escalate tensions?”

“I should draw attention to my entry in the register of interests, having had the opportunity to be up front in Sri Lanka with the HALO Trust. The Government of Syria have set up this national mine action centre. Do you have a sense of how the FCDO could meaningfully engage and support them with that work?”

“That is useful to know. My final question is about the degree to which the level of unexploded ordnance needs to be incorporated into humanitarian action in Syria. In terms of humanitarian programming, to what extent do actors need to take account of unexploded ordnance?”

“I thank the Government for their engagement with Back Benchers who represent rural constituencies, and for bringing forward this support so swiftly—in marked contrast to the 200 days it took the Conservatives. However, I share some of the concerns that have echoed around the Chamber about the people who are just about …”

“Constituents in Weardale, Teesdale and Gaunless valley are already paying double what they would have paid for their heating oil a week ago, and some of them simply cannot afford to fill up their tanks. Thanks to the fiscal headroom that the Chancellor has created, there is money in the system to support them, so will …”

“Q4. The surge in the global cost of oil and gas has the risk of pushing up food and energy prices, which is a real concern for my constituents in Bishop Auckland, just as we are turning a corner on the cost of living crisis. Does this not show the importance of ignoring the opposition parties, and of investing in secur…”

“I knew that my hon. Friend could be relied on to talk about WASH. I also knew that I could rely on her to speak passionately about women and girls. Before my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham East (Janet Daby) even spoke, I knew that she, too, would speak passionately about that topic. I knew that I could rely on bot…”

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) for securing this debate. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, because, like many here, I have extensive experience in this field. I feel somewhat in an invidious position, if I am honest, because I com…”

“Zahid, I will ask the same question to you on the benefits of locally led bottom-up approaches to climate action. It would be helpful if you are able to give tangible examples from your work that we could understand and relate to.”

“What Elizabeth has been talking about is quite a good segue. Thinking about long-term sustainability, can you give some tangible examples from your work on what you have seen of effective capacity and capability building at grassroots in how climate finance is delivered?”

“I am conscious of the time for the next panel. Elizabeth, I am interested to know how locally led approaches contribute to gender equality around the inclusion of women and girls.”

“The UK is increasingly using multilaterals to deliver its climate finance. Avinash, could you first comment on the benefits and risks of this approach, and on any opportunities for the UK to influence reforms to the global climate finance architecture?”

“Thank you. That was a great answer.”

“I am conscious of the time for the next panel. Elizabeth, I am interested to know how locally led approaches contribute to gender equality around the inclusion of women and girls.”

“The UK is increasingly using multilaterals to deliver its climate finance. Avinash, could you first comment on the benefits and risks of this approach, and on any opportunities for the UK to influence reforms to the global climate finance architecture?”

“Thank you. That was a great answer.”

“Zahid, I will ask the same question to you on the benefits of locally led bottom-up approaches to climate action. It would be helpful if you are able to give tangible examples from your work that we could understand and relate to.”

“What Elizabeth has been talking about is quite a good segue. Thinking about long-term sustainability, can you give some tangible examples from your work on what you have seen of effective capacity and capability building at grassroots in how climate finance is delivered?”

“Under first past the post, every seat is a different contest, so I am still confused about why the right hon. Gentleman feels that enabling more people to vote will be beneficial to the Labour party.”