Speeches by Aquarone.

“Let me put on record my thanks and appreciation to the resilience team at North Norfolk district council and its staff, and the port of Wells for its response and preparedness. It is not instantly clear what areas will be affected, and with changing winds and weather conditions, pollution can change course. North Norfo…”

“New clause 10 requires the Government to bring forward a data vision and strategy within six months of the passing of the Bill, and amendment 21 would add a new function to the Information Commission to allow it to support the Government in the drafting and delivery of that data vision and strategy. New clause 11 seeks…”

“We have talked a bit about management and co-ordination, but as a fan of things like water and internet, I am aware that the street has to get dug up. Isn’t this about information? Is the information about advance works that is provided to the public or to bus operators good enough?”

“On flexi-permits, you have described some of the very complex excavation scenarios. Some very simple ones are more likely to take place in rural areas. Does the flexi-permit system have the potential to incentivise street works operatives to complete works in under the current agreed timescale?”

“I have a couple of supplementaries, but I am interested in your opening answer to this question. Do you think that the current permit system—the latest iteration of it—is working as intended?”

“Jack, your example of the map really proves the point that communication is only effective if it is received, and not just there. Any comments from you?”

“What would be ideal for bus and coach operators? Is it a daily job sheet? Is it a systems integration thing? What would be the best-case scenario?”

“On alternatives and better things that we could do, you have all touched on what an alternative could look like. Are there any other comments on how information could be provided in a more user-friendly, accessible and better way? Emma, you were talking about alternative communications. The comment about digital inclus…”

“Thank you very much. I have a couple of supplementaries. You started talking about alternative better communication methods, which I am really interested in. Before we come back to that, specifically on emergency closures—perhaps even on things as prosaic as the signage, the information and the detail—I represent a rur…”

“Or faster, come to that. Jack?”

“In Cromer in my constituency, about 18 months ago, the Conservative-controlled county council closed down Benjamin Court reablement centre. That is exactly the sort of facility that we need to help bridge the gap between acute hospitals and community and primary care. Does my hon. Friend agree that we must work to reop…”

“Likewise, electricity companies have registers of vulnerable users and customers they have to proactively reach out to, so it is not beyond the wit of mankind.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. Don’t get me wrong: there are huge opportunities to improve the seamlessness of services for all users, regardless of whether they access those services digitally or not. Through new clause 9, I want to establish a right for those who do not wish to or cannot u…”

“I am well aware of the Minister’s frustration with mobile parking apps and I sympathise. Likewise, there is the frustration of having to take two separate bits of physical ID to a bank branch on two separate occasions to get a simple credit card approved. However, I cannot agree with the Minister’s accusation that new …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Hobhouse. Given his comments, the hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip may be interested in the hearing the Transport Committee is holding on street works tomorrow—I will stop promoting other Committees at that point, except to say that I have been badgering the …”

“I beg to move amendment 17, in clause 58, page 63, leave out lines 35 and 36. This amendment is linked to Amendments 18 to 20. See explanatory statement to Amendment 20.”

“I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.”

“Do not get me wrong, I am a big fan of this whole idea, so much so that I have been bothering other Committees about their equivalents. Amendments 17 to 20 would make the national underground asset register more available and transparent. As Labour Members have already said, the Bill will give quite a lot of power to t…”

“It may be wishful thinking. I fear that if we pass the Bill as it stands, we may find ourselves in a similar situation to the postcode address file in a few years’ time, with a vast wealth of data that could unlock growth for businesses being locked behind a paywall, leading to restriction on businesses’ ability to gro…”

“I am a big supporter of the affirmative approach, so the Minister’s words provide great reassurance. I am slightly confused by what he said about use cases being invalidated, but I will come back to that. My main reason for withdrawing amendment 17 is that, as he correctly identified—he got me—this is not just about No…”