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PMQs

Wednesday 27 November 2024 · 30 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 8 Partly answered 16 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Prime Minister thanked Daisy Cooper for raising issues regarding West Hertfordshire teaching hospitals NHS trust and committed to reviewing the hospital programme.
  • Chris Curtis raised concerns about the outdated leasehold system affecting residents in his constituency, and the Prime Minister confirmed plans to provide homeowners with more powers and protection.
  • Imran Hussain asked the Prime Minister to condemn public figures promoting Islamophobia and adopt a definition, to which the Prime Minister affirmed commitment to tackling all forms of hatred.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Daisy Cooper Lib Dem St Albans
NHS
Context

The West Hertfordshire teaching hospitals NHS trust has made significant achievements in eliminating long wait times and meeting national cancer standards, but operates in crumbling buildings.

Question

I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks. West Hertfordshire teaching hospitals NHS trust has eliminated 65-week waits and has now met all three national cancer standards. Those remarkable achievements by the staff are happening despite their working in terrible buildings that are life-expired and crumbling. If the Government are looking for a project that is high-performing and shovel-ready, that is it. Will the Prime Minister give our trust the green light to build a new hospital without further delay?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank the hon. Lady for raising that issue, which is of importance to her constituents and beyond. The new hospital programme we inherited was a failure of the previous Government. We are committed to delivering, and we are reviewing to ensure that we can deliver. The Health Secretary will set out further details, but I am very happy for her to have a meeting with the relevant Minister if she wants to follow up on the specifics.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment or timeline for delivering the green light to build the hospital was not provided

How: We Are Committed To Delivering, We Are Reviewing

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Q2 Chris Curtis Lab Milton Keynes North
Housing
Context

Residents in Redhouse Park, Milton Keynes, face soaring management fees and poor service due to the outdated and feudal leasehold system. Previous government promises have not been fulfilled.

Question

Residents in Redhouse Park in my constituency are suffering from soaring management fees and poor service from their fleeceholder management company. Recent BBC reporting has once again demonstrated the consequences of the outdated and feudal leasehold system. All of them are frustrated by the broken promises of the previous Government. Will the Prime Minister reassure them that this Government will introduce legislation as soon as possible to resolve the fleeceholder and leaseholder crisis?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Yes, we will do so. I agree that the last Government totally failed to tackle the unfairness of the leasehold system. We will provide homeowners with more powers, protection and data rights by bringing that legislation forward.

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Q3 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Economy Taxation
Context

The Chancellor made a pledge at the CBI conference not to return with more borrowing or taxes, but the Prime Minister is hesitant to repeat it.

Question

At the CBI conference on Monday, the Chancellor said: 'I'm clear…I'm not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes'. I know that telling the truth to the House is important to the Prime Minister, so will he repeat his Chancellor's pledge now?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We set out our position at the Budget that was just set out. We are fixing the foundations. We are dealing with the £22 billion black hole that the Conservatives left. I am not going to write the next five years of Budgets at the Dispatch Box. We said that we would not hit the payslips of working people. We passed the Budget, we invested in the future and we kept that promise.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Prime Minister did not confirm or repeat the Chancellor's pledge directly

How: We Set Out Our Position At The Budget, Not Going To Write The Next Five Years Of Budgets

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Q4 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Economy Taxation
Context

The Prime Minister's economic policies have allegedly led to a crash in business confidence as shown by the PMI index.

Question

The Prime Minister is not fixing any foundations; he is making everything worse. The whole House will have heard him refuse to repeat the Chancellor's pledge, a pledge as worthless as the manifesto promises that he is talking about. If he is fixing foundations, why is it that the PMI index shows that business confidence has crashed since the Budget?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We are fixing the foundations. We got record investment into this country. The right hon. Lady talks about tax rises. Two weeks ago, she stood there and said that she wanted all the investment and all the benefits of the Budget, but she did not know how she was going to pay for it. I notice that, having come here criticising the national insurance rises over and over again, on Monday she admitted that she would not reverse the position. Meanwhile, her shadow science Minister was saying energetically that he would do the opposite.

Not addressed: Business confidence issues were not addressed directly

How: We Are Fixing Foundations, Record Investment Into This Country

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Q5 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Democracy & Elections
Context

The Conservative party's leadership is under criticism for not providing clear policy direction.

Question

If the right hon. and learned Gentleman wants to know what Conservatives would do, he should resign and find out. [Hon. Members: “More!”]

Answer from Keir Starmer

On Monday the right hon. Lady said that she would not reverse the increase in national insurance. Yesterday, on their predecessor legacy legislation, the Opposition could not decide what their position was. Today, they have launched a policy commission asking other people to give them some ideas for government.

Not addressed: No specific clarification of policies or positions given

How: They Have Launched A Policy Commission

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Q6 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Economy Business & Trade
Context

The Conservative government's recent Budget has allegedly had negative impacts on business confidence, investment decisions, and economic growth.

Question

What a load of nonsense. We had a Budget in March this year, and tractors were not blockading the streets of Whitehall afterwards. Let me give the Prime Minister another example of a real business. Following his Budget, the head of McVitie's said that it was “harder to understand” what the case for investment in the UK was. While the Prime Minister has been “hobnobbing” in Brazil, businesses have been struggling to “digest” his Budget. Is it not the case that the Employment Rights Bill shows that it is not only the “ginger nut” that is causing him problems?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I was attending the G20 summit. I suspect that, on their current trajectory, the Opposition do not know whether they would attend the G20. Perhaps the policy commission will come up with an answer on that one.

Not addressed: Negative impacts of the Budget were not acknowledged or addressed

How: I Was Attending The G20 Summit

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Q7 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Employment Climate Business & Trade
Context

The Prime Minister's Budget has allegedly led to job losses, such as at Vauxhall's plant in Luton.

Question

The investment for which the Prime Minister is taking the credit was our work. When I was the Business Secretary, we negotiated those deals that he announced. The bottom line, however, is that in all that he has said, he does not seem to care about the young people who will lose their jobs as a result of his Budget. Perhaps he can show concern for the 1,100 people who found out yesterday that they could lose their jobs at Vauxhall's plant in Luton. While he flies around making unilateral commitments, back at home the real-world effects are businesses closing in Bedfordshire and Basildon. Does he stand by his promise to ban the sale of petrol cars by 2030, even if more jobs will be lost?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I would not normally invite a heckle, but that one was accurate. The question of the position of jobs in Luton is a very serious one—families and workers will be very worried, and we are engaging with them—but I remind the Leader of the Opposition that the electric vehicle mandates that are an issue in this particular case were introduced by the last Government.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Job losses due to the Budget were acknowledged but not fully addressed

How: Electric Vehicle Mandates Were Introduced By The Last Government

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Q8 Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Economy Employment Brexit
Context

The question arises from dissatisfaction with the government's approach to policy changes and its impact on various sectors.

Question

The Prime Minister did not read his briefing about the EV mandate. We changed the date, making it easier for people. The Budget attacked farmers, workers, pensioners, young people, charities, and businesses. Everything is broken, and the Prime Minister is making things worse. Is it a good thing that the Chancellor is an expert on customer complaints?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I think the right hon. Lady has just read out the charge sheet against the last Government. Everything is broken, but the Opposition come here every week with nothing to offer except complaints; no new ideas. They do not know what they are doing from one day to the next. The country is fed up with fantasies and has got rid of them. We will take hard decisions and move forward.

Not addressed: The questioner's specific concerns about policy changes and complaints were not addressed directly, focusing instead on criticizing the opposition.

How: Attack

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Q9 Imran Hussain Lab Bradford East
Community Security
Context

The question arises from Islamophobia Awareness Month, highlighting reports of emboldened and normalized Islamophobia leading to race riots.

Question

As we enter the last week of Islamophobia Awareness Month, this year has been difficult for British Muslims with attacks on mosques and visibly Muslim individuals. Will the Prime Minister condemn those in public office promoting Islamophobia? Will he adopt a definition today and outline concrete steps to eradicate Islamophobia?

Answer from Keir Starmer

My hon. Friend is right; there has been a concerning rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism over recent months. We are committed to tackling all forms of hatred and will work with others on an ongoing basis to ensure this happens.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask for adopting a definition was not addressed, focusing instead on commitment without specifics.

How: Commitment Without Specifics

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Q10 Edward Davey Lib Dem Kingston and Surbiton
NHS Mental Health
Context

The question arises from the case of Christine's father, who was denied end-of-life care due to funding cuts.

Question

I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks on Storm Bert and flooding. Christine's father was denied end-of-life care after a few days due to funding cuts; he died in excruciating pain weeks later. Does the PM agree that urgent improvements are needed for access to high-quality end-of-life care, focusing on hospices? Will he commit to protecting hospices from national insurance rise?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising that case; thoughts are with the family involved. We must invest properly in care across our health service, including end-of-life care. That is why we are putting forward a 10-year plan to ensure NHS can give everyone expected care.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask for protecting hospices from national insurance rise was not addressed directly, focusing on commitment without specifics.

How: Commitment Without Specifics

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Q11 Edward Davey Lib Dem Kingston and Surbiton
NHS Energy
Context

The question arises from Ofgem's announcement of increased energy bills, affecting pensioners who are in poverty but above the pension credit limit.

Question

I thank PM for his reply. I hope to hear more on hospices and national insurance soon. On Friday, Ofgem said that energy bills will rise again after last month's 10% increase; millions are worried about how they will make ends meet this winter. With bills going up, will the Prime Minister reconsider restoring winter fuel payments?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Obviously concerned about energy bills; they are actually lower this year than last. Long-term way is clean power by 2030, driving down energy bills permanently. On the winter fuel allowance, knows very well Government's position and has rehearsed it many times.

Not addressed: The specific ask about restoring winter fuel payments was not addressed directly; instead, focused on long-term clean power initiatives without addressing immediate concerns.

How: Deflect To Long-Term Plans

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Q12 Lewis Atkinson Lab Sunderland Central
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

The question arises from the issue of antisocial behaviour caused by off-road bikes, affecting communities significantly.

Question

Antisocial behaviour involving modified and off-road bikes is a menace with huge impacts on communities. Although I welcome work done in partnership with police, they need stronger powers and more resources. Can the Prime Minister outline how he will back the police to tackle this issue?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I thank my hon. Friend for raising; antisocial behaviour affects many people. That is why we are implementing tough new respect orders, giving powers to the police including seizure of off-road bikes and a power of arrest for breach of orders.

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Q13 Stephen Flynn SNP Aberdeen South
Economy Energy Benefits & Welfare
Context

The question arises from BBC's scam awareness week, highlighting the issue of false promises made by the government.

Question

During BBC's scam awareness week, advice is to report scams. Can the PM advise if he knows anyone who promised to reduce energy bills but increased them; promised to back business but taxed it; or promised to protect pensioners but took their winter fuel allowance?

Answer from Keir Starmer

It is very—[Interruption.] The answer was cut off due to interruption; no further details were provided.

Not addressed: The specific ask about broken promises regarding energy bills, business taxes, and pensioners' winter fuel allowances was not addressed.

How: Interrupt

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Q14 Tahir Ali Lab Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
Community Security
Context

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month. The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution last year condemning the desecration of religious texts, including the Koran.

Question

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month and the UN has condemned the desecration of religious texts. Will the Prime Minister commit to introducing measures to prohibit such acts?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I agree that desecration is awful and should be condemned. We are committed to tackling all forms of hatred, including Islamophobia.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific measures or policies were mentioned

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Q15 Harriet Cross Con Gordon and Buchan
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

Sarah's family has farmed beef cattle for over 70 years, but changes to agricultural property relief have affected them after the death of Sarah's mother.

Question

Changes in agricultural property relief affect Sarah's family farm. What would the Prime Minister say to Sarah and her family during a difficult year?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I am grateful for raising this case and the bereavement. £5 billion was set aside in Budget over next two years for farming investment. I will look at the specific case of inheritance issues.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No direct response to Sarah's family tax situation

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Q16 Neil Coyle Lab Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement Community Security
Context

Southwark has a serious antisocial behaviour problem, but fewer police today than in 2010 due to Tory cuts.

Question

Southwark faces significant antisocial behaviour challenges. Will the PM consider Southwark as a pilot test area for respect orders?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We will recruit 13,000 more police into neighbourhood policing and introduce tough new respect orders to drive up public confidence in the police.

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Q17 Rupert Lowe Restore Britain Great Yarmouth
Immigration Benefits & Welfare
Context

The feasibility of developing suitable official statistics was being examined in response to a written question.

Question

Will the Prime Minister commit to using his good offices to publish data on foreign nationals receiving universal credit transparently?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I am grateful for raising this. As soon as I have an update, I will provide it.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No commitment to publish the data was given

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Q18 Ian Lavery Lab Blyth and Ashington
Justice & Courts
Context

The Labour Government delivered justice for mineworkers in weeks after general election. An inquiry into policing during the miners' strike is sought.

Question

Is it time to seek truth on policing during the miners' strike? Will PM commit to an early and full inquiry?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We are carefully considering next steps to deliver truth for Orgreave campaigners.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No commitment to early and full inquiry was given

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Q19 Manuela Perteghella Lib Dem Stratford-on-Avon
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Cody Fisher, a young man from Stratford-on-Avon constituency, was tragically stabbed in a Birmingham nightclub. His mother campaigned for bleed kits and metal detectors.

Question

Will the PM meet Tracey to discuss proposals for bleed kits and metal detectors to better protect young people from knife crime?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I will look at bleed kits and arrange a meeting with the relevant Minister.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment was given for an immediate meeting

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Q20 Rachel Hopkins Lab Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Business & Trade
Context

The proposed closure of Luton's Vauxhall van plant by Stellantis threatens over 1,000 jobs and the town's future prosperity.

Question

Can PM assure that there will be a cross-departmental response to support the automotive sector in Luton?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Yes, I will. We are working with industry and there will be a statement later today.

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Q21 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

Tenbury Wells was flooded for the second time this year during Storm Bert. A fully developed flood defence plan is partly funded and requires £2.4 billion to proceed.

Question

Last weekend, Tenbury Wells faced severe flooding from Storm Bert. With a fully developed flood defence plan in place that needs £2.4 billion to be implemented, will the Prime Minister commit to funding this scheme and addressing the town's infrastructure issues?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I am grateful to raise this awful situation. We are committed to tackling it, which is why we set aside money in the Budget. I will arrange a meeting with the relevant Minister for further discussion.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment to funding the scheme and addressing infrastructure issues was not provided

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Q22 Nick Smith Lab Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Energy Environment
Context

Extreme weather events caused a landslip in Cwmtillery last weekend, leading to slurry and boulders on streets. The Chancellor committed £25 million for coal tip maintenance.

Question

Given the recent extreme weather events causing significant damage in Cwmtillery, will the Prime Minister continue prioritising coal tip maintenance funding to keep communities safe?

Answer from Keir Starmer

Yes, we have committed £25 million for coal tip maintenance. I will ensure that hon. Members get support in raising issues about their constituents.

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Not addressed: Specific commitment to continue prioritising funding was not explicitly stated

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Q23 Brendan O'Hara SNP Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Defence Foreign Affairs
Context

Arrest warrants have been issued for Netanyahu and Gallant allies of the Israeli regime accused of war crimes. The UK currently licenses F-35 components to Israel.

Question

With arrest warrants against Netanyahu and his allies now in place, will the Prime Minister end UK's complicity in atrocities by ending licensing of F-35 components to a regime led by a wanted man?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We have set out our position under current law and will continue supporting Israel's defence against attacks, like those from Iran.

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Q24 Catherine Atkinson Lab Derby North
Business & Trade
Context

Derby city centre is revitalising with new venues and business initiatives, but high streets face challenges. The Budget allocates money to support local businesses.

Question

With empty shops and quiet high streets across the country, will the Prime Minister commit to supporting and protecting small businesses that are crucial to our high streets?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We are supporting small businesses and rebuilding the country. We oppose Conservative scaremongering about support for local businesses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment to protecting and supporting small businesses was not provided

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Q25 David Reed Con Exmouth and Exeter East
Transport
Context

HS2 construction at Old Oak Common will cause rail disruption in the south-west for seven years, prompting concerns over economic damage.

Question

Will the Prime Minister commit to producing a full mitigation plan to address the issues caused by HS2 construction and ensure that the south-west does not lose out?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We have committed £30 million for mitigation at Old Oak Common. Local services will be unaffected, and plans are in place to maintain Euston-Exeter rail service.

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Not addressed: Specific commitment to producing a full mitigation plan was not provided

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Q26 Amanda Hack Lab North West Leicestershire
Justice & Courts Women & Equalities
Context

Only 4.4% of domestic assault cases result in a conviction, highlighting the criminal justice system's failures towards women and girls.

Question

Will the Prime Minister tell us what will be done to ensure that the criminal justice system works effectively for women and girls facing violence?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We are committed to halving violence against women and girls, piloting domestic abuse protection orders, and introducing a stand-alone offence of spiking.

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Q27 Matt Western Lab Warwick and Leamington
Ukraine Energy
Context

Ukraine faces severe winter challenges with over 80% of its energy infrastructure damaged or destroyed, requiring urgent provision of power generators and equipment.

Question

Will the Prime Minister agree to meet me to discuss providing energy aid to support Ukraine through a harsh winter?

Answer from Keir Starmer

We have provided £370 million of support to the Ukrainian energy sector. I will ensure that my hon. Friend gets a meeting with the relevant Minister.

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Q28 Alex Brewer Lib Dem North East Hampshire
NHS
Context

GP surgeries in North East Hampshire are facing huge bills for increased employer's national insurance contributions, impacting patient services. Hart Health Partnership estimates the cost will be three nursing salaries and has already reduced staff hours.

Question

After years of neglect under the previous Conservative Government, GP surgeries are at breaking point and across North East Hampshire they are preparing now for huge bills to pay increased employer's national insurance contributions. Hart Health Partnership in Fleet estimates that this will cost it three nursing salaries and it has already reduced staff hours by 50 per week, with more cuts due in January. Can the Prime Minister please tell GPs in my constituency which patient services they should cut in order to pay the bills?

Answer from Keir Starmer

The hon. Lady is absolutely right that the NHS was broken by the last Administration, and the Darzi report makes that absolutely clear. We are providing in the Budget £22 billion of additional funding this year for our NHS. That is a huge investment that is much welcomed and much needed across the NHS. We will work with GPs and consult the sector on the services they provide and the money they are entitled to in return.

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Not addressed: The Prime Minister did not specify which patient services should be cut as requested.

How: Hang Their Heads In Shame, Work With Gps

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Q29 Charlie Maynard Lib Dem Witney
Brexit
Context

The Liberal Democrats recognise that Labour supports the previous Conservative policies on customs union and single market, but question whether it aligns with economic interests to maintain EU standards.

Question

We recognise that Labour is determined to defend the economically disastrous Conservative policies of being outside the customs union and single market. However, does the Prime Minister agree with the principle that where it is in our country's interest to maintain alignment with EU standards so that we can better sell our products internationally, we align; and where it is in our interest to diverge, we diverge?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I certainly agree that the deal we got under the last Government is not the best deal that we can get. That is why we are determined to reset the relationship and we have already begun that. Obviously, there will be no return to freedom of movement, the customs union or the single market, but beyond that we can increase and improve the situation, whether on trading, security or other co-operation, and we are actively working on that.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Prime Minister did not explicitly state agreement with the flexible approach as asked.

How: Reset The Relationship, No Return To Freedom Of Movement

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Q30 Frank McNally Lab Coatbridge and Bellshill
Scotland Environment
Context

A major fire at the Tradebe depot in Coatbridge and Bellshill forced Scotland's clinical waste to be transported to England due to poor planning. The Spanish company was bailed out with £5.4 million of taxpayers' money.

Question

Following a major fire at the Tradebe depot in my constituency in 2021, Scotland's clinical waste was forced to be transported to England due to a complete lack of forward planning. Tradebe was only appointed after the previous contract had collapsed, leaving human remains languishing in a warehouse. It has now been revealed that the Spanish company was bailed out with £5.4 million of taxpayers' money. Does the Prime Minister agree that the SNP Government have consistently failed to get a grip of clinical waste disposal and must act appropriately to protect the public purse and ensure public safety?

Answer from Keir Starmer

I do agree with that, and it is the rule rather than the exception when it comes to the SNP Government. The challenge for them now is that they have the powers to act and they have now been given the money to act. They have run out of excuses.

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