Speeches by Gilbert.

“Do you have anything to add to the points you raised in answer to my first question about the climate-related impacts on such countries?”

“Coming to Avinash first, what are the common challenges facing climate-vulnerable countries such as SIDS and LDCs?”

“Coming to Avinash first, what are the common challenges facing climate-vulnerable countries such as SIDS and LDCs?”

“Do you have anything to add to the points you raised in answer to my first question about the climate-related impacts on such countries?”

“A number of my constituents have been in touch to share their experience of being unable to book test appointments. These delays have an impact on training, education and employment opportunities. Will my hon. Friend outline what specific steps her Department is taking to reduce the backlog for test appointments at tes…”

“4. What steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for driving tests.”

“Over the past week, I have been contacted by many constituents in Western Harbour in my constituency who have been left in limbo by the lack of cladding redemption programmes in Scotland. Across England, redemption programmes have completed on more than 1,935 buildings. In Scotland, only two have started. Does the Lead…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I start by thanking the hundreds of my constituents who took the time to sign the petition, and who have spoken to me about this issue. It is essential to have a serious discussion about the positive impact on society and the economic benefits that immigration …”

“Jennifer, is there anything you want to add?”

“I just want to go back a little to participation—this is for Bel and Luke first of all. Are there ways in which you think citizens could be more engaged in how we spend ODA, and what would that look like?”

“You have answered quite a lot of my next question. I think Luke mentioned that one of the first words that comes to mind with aid is “wasteful”, and we are obviously—to your point, Bel—not telling a very good story about how we spend it. What demonstrable outcomes could we show that would change how the public feel abo…”

“Thank you, Chair. Good afternoon. I want to first ask the panel about the public perception of aid policy. I will go to Jennifer and Luke first: what does your data tell us about what the public think about the current UK Government’s approach to aid?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Falkirk (Euan Stainbank) and the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim Allister) on securing this important debate. My contribution will be short; it will focus on the Government’s approach to securing the …”

“Thank you, Chair. Good afternoon. I want to first ask the panel about the public perception of aid policy. I will go to Jennifer and Luke first: what does your data tell us about what the public think about the current UK Government’s approach to aid?”

“Jennifer, is there anything you want to add?”

“I just want to go back a little to participation—this is for Bel and Luke first of all. Are there ways in which you think citizens could be more engaged in how we spend ODA, and what would that look like?”

“You have answered quite a lot of my next question. I think Luke mentioned that one of the first words that comes to mind with aid is “wasteful”, and we are obviously—to your point, Bel—not telling a very good story about how we spend it. What demonstrable outcomes could we show that would change how the public feel abo…”

“You have touched on my follow-up question around social media. Are there any changes that should be made to consider social media in the sub judice rules?”

“The sub judice rule can at times feel restrictive for Members, often because there is a perception that they are being prevented from discussing matters in Parliament that are being discussed in the outside world and in the media. Do you think that is a fair perception?”

“Thank you, Minister. What reprioritising in geographical or thematic focus has taken place since Yvette Cooper was appointed Foreign Secretary?”