Speeches by Hobhouse.

“Well, yes and no, because part of our questions is, what case can you then make to private investors? If that is not the bit, then which one would be the bit where you can make a case to private investors?”

“No, more broadly about nuclear.”

“And it is the timespan itself too.”

“I am very much interested in community energy, but a lot of it is really about regulatory changes. You have previously said that you are actually an investment company, and you are not going to get involved in all these regulatory changes, so I am still a little unclear at this point where GB Energy sits in the space. …”

“I know, but where can you influence policy?”

“Since I have been asked, I will ask some questions that the Committee has very helpfully put together. What steps are you taking to develop the domestic nuclear supply chain and ensure nuclear projects source from British companies?”

“I talked to a small start-up that was wanting to develop new modular nuclear, and I asked a question about waste. Sorry for my rather amateur language around this, but it said there is actually waste that can be dug up—that there are waste products that could be reused. Can you explain that a little? I thought that was…”

“Well, yes and no, because part of our questions is, what case can you then make to private investors? If that is not the bit, then which one would be the bit where you can make a case to private investors?”

“No, more broadly about nuclear.”

“And risk is not defined by the nuclear in itself, but risk just by the duration?”

“And it is the timespan itself too.”

“Sorry, I asked the wrong question. Several nuclear projects in the UK have seen costs spiral, investors withdraw and timescales lengthen. You have also already really responded to that, but the main question that always arises around nuclear is the public support piece, because people are worried about long-term costs,…”

“No, but we are a Committee that wants to express different views. I am sure I am not the only one who thinks that, and it would be interesting to hear about that. I would also like to hear about your assertion about the baseload piece. But let us first talk about allaying some fears that I, and people like me, might—qu…”

“It is clear that any Hongkonger who crosses the Chinese Communist party faces grave risks. Will the Government update the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office guidelines on overseas business risks to include more detailed information on the risk posed to businesses by the Hong Kong national security laws, parti…”

“Respiratory health conditions are one of the main drivers of NHS winter pressures, yet only 32% of asthma sufferers in Bath and across the country can access the most basic level of care. What will the Government do to improve access to basic levels of care for the 68% of asthma sufferers who are currently missing out?”

“Five years ago, Bath and North East Somerset council’s budget for children’s services was £28 million; this year, it is predicted to be £40 million. Transport costs, particularly, are spiralling out of control, as private providers seem to deliberately place young people out of area. What my council needs, apart from p…”

“My young constituents in Bathampton who attend Ralph Allen school have to put up with an atrocious service. They first have to go into Bath city centre, and then they have to take a second bus out again, halfway back to where they came from, to get to school; they often miss school because of the infrequency of the ser…”

“In the last Parliament, we Back Benchers tried and failed several times to make misogyny a hate crime. Legislation can be a powerful game changer. Is it not time we made misogyny a hate crime?”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered breast cancer in younger women. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Vickers. I thank the Minister for being here to respond. Every woman deserves a fair chance against breast cancer, no matter her age. It is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most wom…”

“The hon. Lady is absolutely right that we need to continue to raise awareness, but I am pointing out that even when young women are aware and go to a doctor, the doctor says, “Don’t worry about it.” However, I agree that we need to continue to make sure that women examine their breasts and are aware of the risks of bre…”