House of Commons · General Debate
15 June 2022 · 26 other contributors
Opened by Mike Wood Con Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
Mike Wood raised concerns about prime minister in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Government Response
Responded to multiple questions and points regarding rail disputes, pension credit awareness, mental health support, food self-sufficiency, identity theft, and diplomatic priorities for British journalist in Brazil. Emphasised the importance of improving adoption support, speeding up NHS decision-making processes, and pushing through hospital building programmes.
Asked the Prime Minister about government support for businesses, particularly in the Black Country. He highlighted high energy costs as a major issue and enquired about the Repowering the Black Country initiative.
Responded to Mike Wood's question by mentioning £1,200 support for vulnerable households and an additional £400 for everyone. He stated that the region has received £1.5 million for decarbonisation planning.
Began by paying tribute to those who served in the Falklands War, then questioned the Prime Minister about Britain's lower growth compared to other major economies. He accused the government of economic mismanagement and high tax rises.
Responded with statistics showing record employment levels and tech sector investment in the UK. He also mentioned a 130% super deduction for business investment, highlighting Labour's proposed higher spending commitments.
Asked about the need to increase GP capacity in areas experiencing significant housing development. He pointed out a specific case where a patient was misdiagnosed due to understaffing, leading to a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Interrupted the debate with a point of order regarding the rules for points of order being at the end. No substantive position was given due to interruption by the Speaker.
Called for Scotland's right to self-determination, arguing that countries like Iceland and Norway are outperforming the UK. He criticised the Prime Minister’s economic policy and trade relationship with Europe.
Commended Cohort 4 for their work supporting women who have been victims of domestic violence or abuse, and asked the Prime Minister to support such organisations in continuing their vital care.
Praised the armed forces but criticised the government's rural fuel duty relief scheme for excluding some areas. He proposed expanding this relief to help people affected by record fuel price rises.
Asked for assurance that new planning legislation would enshrine the 'brownfield first' principle to prevent developments on flood-prone greenfield sites in his constituency.
Brought up a constituent's brother who is imprisoned in Iraq for collecting shards of pottery. He sought a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss this case.
Called on the Prime Minister to support adding metachromatic leukodystrophy to newborn blood spot tests, which could have helped her constituent Nellie Oakshott if included at birth.
Rail passengers face huge disruption in five days due to the biggest rail dispute. Ministers have not held any talks with trade unions since March.
Today is Pension Credit Awareness Day, urging people to check their eligibility and claim pension credit as it can be worth an additional £3,300 a year.
The Prime Minister's own tsar does not have faith in him. Families are crippled with sky-rocketing bills and unable to afford basic necessities.
Support for adopters should be improved, including making self-employed adopters eligible for statutory adoption pay.
Suicide rates are likely to rise during economic hardship. The Prime Minister is asked to commit more support to mental health services and suicide prevention campaigns such as CALM.
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill will help create conditions for English farmers to produce more food of higher quality, requiring a UK-wide effort.
Attorney General is challenging rules to make it easier for defence teams to access victims’ counselling notes, which has an immediate chilling effect on mental health support for sexual crime victims.
NHS decision-making processes need to be levelled up and speeded up in order to complete hospital building programmes efficiently.
Mr Singh’s identity has been stolen, leading to misuse of his NHS records and immigration issues. The Prime Minister is asked who is responsible for this chaotic incompetence.
Concern about the disappearance of British journalist Dom Phillips in Brazil and urging the Government to ensure Brazilian authorities put resources into uncovering the truth.
Correcting the record on rural fuel duty relief availability in North Devon, specifically in Lynton’s EX35 postcode area.
Responded to a point of order regarding the level of noise during Prime Minister's Questions, expressing concern about the Prime Minister's language used towards Opposition Members and calling for more respectful terms in debates.
Raised a point of order concerning the Government’s triggering of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act process on the Australia-UK free trade agreement before completing scrutiny by the International Trade Committee, questioning assurances given to the Committee.
Responded to Angus MacNeil's point of order, noting that it should have been raised later but advising that Ministers must adhere to their commitments and suggesting ways for the hon. Gentleman to further his points.