Speeches by Dyke.

“Some 77% of LGBTQ+ millennials are considering starting a family, but only three out of 42 integrated care boards in England give female same-sex couples access to fertility funding. Others ask for six to 12 rounds of self-funded treatment before funding is considered. As we celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, could we …”

“As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted by the Division bell, the mental health inequalities that lesbians face stem in large part from what has been called “minority stress”, which is the strain of navigating a world that too often marginalises or misunderstands them. Internalised stigma, fear of rejection …”

“My hon. Friend says that Ofwat has failed to regulate the water system effectively, and is failing on environmental, public health and financial interests. In my constituency, Wessex Water leaked sewage for over 400,000 hours last year alone. Does he agree that the water regulator should be replaced with a clean water …”

“My hon. Friend talks of members of staff with long service. A former nurse with 40 years’ experience in the NHS recently contacted me. She took her husband, who has complex needs, into hospital, as he had a hand infection, and they were forced to wait for over 12 hours in a tiny cubicle with no ventilation. It pained m…”

“It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Stuart. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for securing this important debate. Residential estate management is a scandalous reality affecting thousands of people across the country. Residents are left to navigate this complex landscap…”

“Everyone must be able to access services with their dignity upheld and privacy respected, including women and trans people, but following the Supreme Court ruling many people are feeling confused and concerned. We must not allow it to lead to further heated arguments and toxicity. What steps is the Minister taking to d…”

“I was recently privileged to be one of the first cyclists to use the newly opened section of the Curry Rivel Active Travel Group’s car-free path—a transport-free route along the A378, which is a really busy road. It benefits pupils at many of the local primary schools and the local academy. With half of local pupils in…”

“Project SHE in Somerset, run by the Nelson Trust, allows some women who have been arrested for the first time for low-level crime an alternative to court, working with offenders on rehabilitation and reducing the impact on the community and the criminal justice system. What support is the Department providing for such …”

“The right hon. Gentleman talks about vulnerable people. A constituent of mine, a widowed mother, lives in Westport with her son who has ME—indeed, she suffers from ME as well. Two weeks ago they were left without power and therefore without a phone. Had an emergency occurred during that time, they would have been. Does…”

“I welcome the announcement. Curry Mallet Church of England school in my constituency was successful in this funding round, and can expand its early years provision. However, many early years providers, such as Hassockmoor Childcare in Barrington, face significant funding challenges. Given that more than three quarters …”

“You are talking about a review being available in July, but there is no confirmation yet of what time that might be.”

“Very quickly, farmers often receive a very small portion of the retail price of their produce. Some reports suggest that they only get about 1% of the profit, while processors, transport companies and retailers take the majority. Is that fair?”

“I am really worried about the timeframes because so many farmers I have spoken to in my constituency—I know other Members will hear the same—do not know whether they are going to survive that long. A farmer in my constituency said that his farm will have to be sold, and his son and daughter will not have the chance to …”

“It was 2022.”

“Daniel, when you were shadow DEFRA Secretary, you said in relation to SFI funding, “Farmers have no guarantee that the goalposts won’t be moved again and support undermined. The recent chaos and confusion around Environmental Land Management schemes has spooked farmers and environmentalists alike, and done nothing to h…”

“Do you think that the volatility that is being created at the moment is giving farmers confidence in their future business?”

“Not least that it is one of the central pillars of the ELMs programme, and obviously it needs to be delivered. What assessment have you made on the sudden closure of the SFI and the impact that that will have on environmental practices? It will potentially force some farmers who have missed out on this funding to accep…”

“Can you confirm that there will be funding available in future years for SFI funding?”

“Okay, so no opportunity to port funding across from other pillars.”

“Is there any projected underspend in any of the other three pillars?”