Speeches by Green.

“Can I ask a question about where the money from penalties goes? The NAO Report details that, between 2019 and 2024, “water companies paid over £430 million in penalties as a result of enforcement action” by both agencies and that, of the fines imposed by the Environment Agency, 84% went to the Treasury and, when it cam…”

“David Black and Philip Duffy, we have ended up in a situation where the performance of every wastewater company is so poor that both Ofwat and the Environment Agency have taken enforcement action against them. How have we got to that place, and is our wastewater system fit for purpose?”

“Only 9% went to the water restoration fund. Dame Tamara Finkelstein: That was a recent conversation, and £11 million went, but it is an ongoing conversation.”

“Do you not have that power at the moment?”

“Do you have the powers to do that? Do you have the powers you need to keep on top of them?”

“I would like to turn to fraud and to address my question to you, Siobhan. The Report is clear that UKRI is not currently in full compliance with the Government’s standards for countering fraud, but it also acknowledges that action and work is already happening to address that. It is very explicit that you expect to see…”

“Following on from George’s questions, I am keen to hear from your experience about the extent to which UKRI is a modern, joined-up organisation that functions as well as we would expect it to.”

“Apart from those legacy systems that are still on that journey, are there any other areas apart from the data side of things? You said they are not there yet; what other areas would you identify?”

“In the last five years, 11 bank branches have closed in my constituency, leaving most towns without traditional banking facilities. For example, two years ago the closure of Barclays in Chalfont St Peter triggered the assessment for a formal banking hub. While I recognise that alternative provision is now delivered by …”

“My constituent was subject to financial, physical and emotional abuse by her ex. She was also cyber-stalked; her social media accounts were hacked for details of her location, and for information about their children. Despite being granted a non-molestation order and a prohibited steps order, she was unable to compile …”

“2. What steps she is taking to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence against women through the criminal justice system.”

“What actions is the Department taking to address some of the unintended consequences and unintended outcomes—for example, the increase in asylum claims from those using the route?”

“The number of people using the skilled worker visa route is much higher than expected. Mr Ridley, I am curious to hear from you what you think this tells us about how the route is being used.”

“What timeframe is the Department working to? I am not the only Member present who has asked that question, and it would be helpful to get confirmation from the Minister.”

“The NAO Report “The Equipment Plan 2023 to 2033” highlighted supply chain issues that constrain delivery, particularly facing “supply chain risks and industry capacity constraints, due to skills gaps, shortages of key components and an increased demand for defence equipment in other countries”. The integrated procureme…”

“I have a follow-up question for the CDS, which links to that, about the risks involved in those changes. You have said that you are hoping to move towards one rather than 11, but that is not necessarily where you will land. I am curious to know what risks are attached with having fewer eyes checking things.”

“To follow up on what my colleague has just asked, I am interested in the change processes that you have just been describing. Earlier, Mr Start, you mentioned 1,000 programmes delivered at accelerated pace, and you have referred to the 3, 2, 1 process. I am not sure whether my question is for Mr Williams or Mr Start, s…”

“I accept that the Minister is in a difficult position, because she is presenting the case for the Government’s position and cannot take a position herself. I will just gently ask whether she accepts the weariness of Welsh language speakers and campaigners over generations, who have been faced time and again with the sa…”

“Maternity leave is one reason and retirement might be another.”

“I rise to speak to two aspects of this group of amendments. The first is the inclusion of social workers. When we first started receiving written evidence, I found the submissions from social workers the most compelling. I agreed with them that their profession has a key role to play in the process. I am pleased that t…”