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  • Gillian Keegan – 2022 Comments on Increased Mental Health Support for Children

    Gillian Keegan – 2022 Comments on Increased Mental Health Support for Children

    The comments made by Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Mental Health, on 12 May 2022.

    The last two years have been particularly challenging and although children are incredibly resilient, it’s crucial they can access mental health support as early as possible.

    We’re making great progress on better supporting young people’s mental health and this additional funding to train senior mental health leads will complement our work on the accelerated rollout of Mental Health Support Teams in schools and expansion of community services which is well underway.

    We have recently opened a call for evidence and I encourage people of all ages to share their views to inform a new 10-year mental health plan to keep the nation in positive mental wellbeing.

  • Priti Patel – 2022 Comments on the National Security Bill

    Priti Patel – 2022 Comments on the National Security Bill

    The comments made by Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, on 11 May 2022.

    The British public should be in no doubt of my determination to keep them and our country safe from those who would seek to do us harm.

    The threat of hostile activity from states targeting our democracy, economy and the values we hold dear is real and ever-evolving – which is why the modernising measures included in the National Security Bill are so essential.

    These tougher laws and more powerful tools for our world class police and intelligence agencies, will be critical to help those on the front line deal with the threats we are constantly facing.

  • Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on Supporting Sweden and Finland

    Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on Supporting Sweden and Finland

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 11 May 2022.

    We are steadfast and unequivocal in our support to both Sweden and Finland and the signing of these security declarations is a symbol of the everlasting assurance between our nations.

    These are not a short term stop gap, but a long term commitment to bolster military ties and global stability, and fortify Europe’s defences for generations to come.

  • Vicky Ford – 2022 Comments on Africa and the Green Revolution

    Vicky Ford – 2022 Comments on Africa and the Green Revolution

    The comments made by Vicky Ford, the Minister for Africa, on 11 May 2022.

    I am delighted to have made my first visit to Côte d’Ivoire and to be the first UK Minister to attend a UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP event.

    I’ve seen the breadth of partnership between governments to improve the lives of those most affected by the disastrous impact climate change is having on agriculture.

    This includes the impressive progress accelerating the deployment of clean energy technologies across the agriculture sector, delivering the Agriculture Breakthrough agreed by leaders at COP26 in Glasgow.

    I congratulate the Ivorian government on their leadership in hosting this important event, and look forward to continuing conversations on our shared interests.

  • Michael Gove – 2022 Comments on the New Deal for Renters

    Michael Gove – 2022 Comments on the New Deal for Renters

    The comments made by Michael Gove, the Levelling Up and Housing Secretary, on 10 May 2022.

    Too many renters are living in damp, unsafe and cold homes, powerless to put it right, and under the threat of sudden eviction.

    The New Deal for renters announced today will help to end this injustice, improving conditions and rights for millions of renters.

    This is all part of our plan to level up communities and improve the life chances of people from all corners of the country.

  • Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Minimum Wage for Seafarers

    Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Minimum Wage for Seafarers

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 10 May 2022.

    We will stop at nothing to make sure seafarers in UK ports are being paid fairly. P&O Ferries’ disgraceful actions do not represent the principles of our world-leading maritime sector and changing the law on seafarer pay protection is a clear signal to everyone that we will not tolerate economic abuse of workers.

    We will protect all seafarers regularly sailing in and out of UK ports and ensure they are not priced out of a job. Ferry operators that regularly call at UK ports will face consequences if they do not pay their workers fairly.

  • Amanda Milling – 2022 Comments on Support for Syrians

    Amanda Milling – 2022 Comments on Support for Syrians

    The comments made by Amanda Milling, the Minister for the Middle East, on 10 May 2022.

    I am proud to announce the UK will pledge up to £158 million during the Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region conference in Brussels today. It is vital the international community collectively supports humanitarian efforts in Syria. The UK will continue playing a leading role to ensure the people of Syria are not forgotten and a lasting settlement to the conflict is found that protects the rights of all Syrians.

  • John Glen – 2022 Comments on Financial Scams

    John Glen – 2022 Comments on Financial Scams

    The comments made by John Glen, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, on 10 May 2022.

    We are reforming our financial services sector now we have left the EU to ensure it acts in the interests of communities and citizens, creating jobs, supporting businesses, and powering growth across all of the UK. “We know that access to cash is still vital for many people, especially those in vulnerable groups. We promised we would protect it, and through this Bill we are delivering on that promise.

    We are also sticking up for victims of financial scams that can have a devastating impact, by ensuring the regulator can act to make banks reimburse people who have lost money through no fault of their own.

  • John Brady – 2022 Comments on the Havana Hotel Blast

    John Brady – 2022 Comments on the Havana Hotel Blast

    The comments made by John Brady, the TD for Wicklow, on 9 May 2022.

    On behalf of both myself and Sinn Féin, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of the Havana hotel blast.

    There are close ties and affinity between the Cuban and Irish people, developed over many years.

    I know that there are many here in Ireland who will be thinking of the people of Havana at the moment.

    The blast, a result of a tragic accident, has ripped apart the Saratoga Hotel, which is no doubt familiar to many who have visited the city in the past.

    Our thoughts at this time are with families of the victims, and the survivors who have been seriously injured. We can only hope that there will be more survivors discovered as the rescue operation continues.

  • Colm Gildernew – 2022 Comments on the Needs of Cancer Patients in Northern Ireland

    Colm Gildernew – 2022 Comments on the Needs of Cancer Patients in Northern Ireland

    The comments made by Colm Gildernew, the Sinn Fein MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, on 10 May 2022.

    People on cancer waiting lists need an Executive back up and running now.

    Macmillan Cancer Support has said today that 82,000 people in the north are currently living with the disease and that these numbers are set to rise.

    They have called for urgent investment to tackle the crisis in cancer services as people waiting on critical interventions for cancer have no time for any more delay.

    The Executive should be restored immediately and the additional £1 billion for health proposed by Finance Minister Conor Murphy should be used to tackle the waiting lists and the crises in cancer and mental health services.

    We need to recruit more doctors and nurses and give the health minister the resources to do this now.

    This is about treating patients who are suffering and saving lives.

    It’s well past time for the DUP to end their boycott of the Executive and get back to work for people who need it most.