And our armed forces. I had aker, this morning meetings with ministerial colleagues and others in ddition to my duties in this house, ill have further such meetings later today. Speaker, i would like to associate myself, helping in the aftermath of storm dennis. Its brought record high water levels. Will do the Prime Minister use of as the budget. Over a hundred properties in my constituency have been flooded to those isery affected. Prime minister use his influence in the budget in the comprehensive Spending Review to Infrastructure Spending on flood defenses for at risk as parts of his determination to show Global Action on taking Climate Change and adaptation mitigation . Indeed i can, mr. Speaker. Thank my honorable friend. The government is able to extend and i can propriate also tell my friend it is, of course, were investing defenses, n flood 2. 6 billion pounds has already and were pledged to commit another four billion this country nd against flooding. You. Ank i want to send prayers and from all medical staff over the world for what they are doing to try to stop the spread health. I hope they will get the resources they need and there is this afteruestion on question time s today. Across the people country are still dealing with the floods. Thank those helping local residents and the huge number of ommunity volunteers who have pitched in to help neighbors. The Prime Minister agree with darvish of the county council that hes turned his on the people affected by the floods . Since the flooding began this working flats been out night and day to ensure get the this country making that they need sure they get the recovery that they need and as i just told the 2. 6 billion pounds now into flood defenses four billion pounds more to come. Speaker, you cant give people the word that you support turn your back on them. When i visited last week i saw t first hand the damage and estruction that these floods have caused to peoples leaves, homes and have caused was he Prime Minister business. Silent sulking in his mansion, two weeks of flooding, after two weeks of flooding, not saying where is wally, where is boris . When is the government going to stop hiding and show people that cares or is he too busy going around some other business . Aybe he could send his chief all the flooded areas. Im very proud of the result. Began, there oding has been a constant stream of activity led by my honorable friends, the secretary f state for the environment, secretary of state for the communities and local government. Never forget that in spite of floodling, and no one should underestimate the anguish that flooding causes. Absolute its an shock to the households that are affected but its thanks to the easures that this government has put in that 200,000 households have been protected from flooding. That from the honorable member. Election campaign i wrote to the Prime Minister demanding that they deal with at that time. He very reluctantly agreed with that and he eventually did call meeting of cobra. The situation now is even worse across the country than it was then. Has been called or is he just pretending to care when at all t really care on use there are no votes the line at this moment. A streamthere has been of response. Ive been directing things. Cobra is a reference to his Briefing Room a. Ts not the only room in which eetings can take place, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the issue is very serious for people around homes are whose being flooded. They need help and support, not answers like that from their Prime Minister. Time and again peoples lives and he g put at risk refuses to acknowledge the problem. Does he agree with his honorable says the government stopone precious little to the floods happening again . Repeat peaker, let me this government has a fantastic record of investing in flood continue to doll so. And the reason we can do so, the been able to help the flood victims, and able to billion is four because this government is strong, robust ruin. My, which he would if thats the case, mr. Speaker, why is the government nvesting less than half of the amount of money the Environment Agency of england says is to improve flood defenses across the country . 5. 6 billion is needed. The government is investing less than half of that. There are many households ive lot ed and ive learned a from visiting victims of floods, should try it one day. They told me they cant afford the insurance on their omes as prices have skyrocketed. Recent studies have shown that 20,000 homes are not protected insurance rnments scheme. They are also not protected by flood defenses. No s 20,000 homes with insurance and in danger of being flooded imminently. It time that the Prime Minister found a very urgent solution to this problem. Its like to hat live in a home that is in danger of being flooded, you cant get insured, and if you own it, you cant sell it or move. They are totally stuck. For the looking government to help them out of their time of crisis. Perfectly ker, hes right in the sense that there are particular problems to do insurance. I think anybody who has visited floodaffected household will know. Has been hand provided for 162,000 households 20182019. Were looking since last decembers events and what we protect households that do not have proper insurance. He also knows that there are to ensure thatce households get 500 pounds and to compensate themselves from the worst damage that flooding can do and thats we can put in thanks to the investments that we have made in flood defenses, which beyond the would be capacities of any government led by corbin, a government led by member. Orable the Welsh Government have one their best the Prime Minister was keen to pose for cameras when there is a election. Ring the but he often goes awol. He was late to respond to the riots because he was on holiday. Week, he was with his head a his sand, the sand at mansion in kent. Another of his colleagues said enough. Good how can the Country Trust a a part time r, last minister, last night, night smoozing Tory Party Donors expensive black tie ball. Step upernment needs to to the plate and invest in there is nd ensure real insurance for people whose these re being ruined by floods as we speak. This speaker, what has government been doing in the last few days . Been investing massively in flood defenses, terrorists. Stopping we restored were beginning work on 40 new hospitals. Recruiting 20,000 more police officers. And we can do that, mr. Speaker, because we have a strong and economy, with employment at record highs. Unemployment down to levels we the early n since 1970s. Wages up. Home ownership. Doing, mr. Ey speaker . Listen to them jabbering away, mr. Speaker. Away. Ing ill take a little more from row. Second jabbering away because they still cant decide whether or in the want to be European Union and the hottest topic of debate in the labour what jobs should the honorable gentlemen have in the cabinet. Engaging r, they are themselves in narcissistic debate. Delivering g on and priorities. Les the Prime Minister will be concern in settled Rural Communities such as those of ortheast because intentional unauthorized sites. Pment of travelers this leads to large numbers of loris, large number of caravans land where there is no Planning Commission and ubsequently, the ignoring of enforcement when the local authority tries to intervene. He government has said that it will bring forward measures to try and tackle these planning issues. Will the Prime Minister put his authority behind this and get it sorted out . Speaker, i take that issue very seriously. I thank my honorable friend for it. Ing giving local authorities more intentional ect unauthorized development, and well be consulting on the of those proposals in a fourth coming white paper. To pe that hell contribute those consultations. Mr. Speaker. This week we learned 40 of businesses in scotland employed more than one e. U. International. Immigration is crucial for scotlands economy. O its no wonder that the scottish governments proposals for a scottish visa system have universally welcomed by businesses and charities alike. Scottish tories think its a good idea. Rejected minister these proposals within a few short hours. Admit this was a mistake. It was not only i who rejected the proposal but f course, the Migration Advisory Committee and thats because were bringing forward a which theible proposal k49 citizens of this country have desired. Because its an important concern, we will ensure that everywhere in this all agricultural sectors will be able to access the labor, work force, the labor and the work force that they need under our pointsbased what will be the height of insanity, mr. Speaker, the be to proceed with at on of a border once again, Prime Minister hes utter will delusional. [laughter] that ttish care has said the Prime Ministers damaging shut the door ns on enabling people to be caved home. N their own the general secretary of the gm union says the plans could businesses over the edge. Scotlands National Farmers that evidence has been disregarded, disregarded by he uk government, and the Scottish Tourism Alliance say their plans will have evastating impact for scotlands work force. We know, mr. Speaker that senior igures and the uk government have said what the scottish quote,ent decides, and i doesnt matter. The Prime Minister thinks the Scottish Parliament doesnt businesses tish matter, Prime Minister. Course, peaker, of scottish businesses matter, and the way to do well by scottish be to tax would not them with the highest tax rates the uk. We want a sound economy. Educational system lagging t allow the educational system from no fault of their own. I may say respectfully, to the gentleman who shouts at me from once ntary position that again he would be better off getting on with delivering for scotland, rather with his nuing ceaseless and vain quest to uk because hell not succeed. For the people. So im sure the Prime Minister the s my concerns about delay in the delivery of the ajor east line which runs through my constituency and others l. The Prime Minister intervene to ensure there are no this vital ys in railway line . Mr. Speaker, i thank my rightly friend for raising the issue of rail i can tell her that in addition to the 48 putting into ere the railways, my secretary of transportation has just that those me connections are his highest priority. [laughter] you, mr. Speaker. Cerebral born with palsy, unable to talk, walk and feed himself. Who knew joy to all him and last week one of the resigned whens a check, showed that they had eugenistic. The heart remain at of government and not removed rom his position when the opponents views became apparent . Lets be absolutely clear their certainly dont shows views nor anybody in this ndividual and that individual no longer works for the government. Agrees the Prime Minister through the establishment of the which mental protection ill hold this government and future governments will you join me for their commitment to neutral by 2030 . Mr. Speaker, of course it great joy to congratulate council on their breaking leadership. Of course, they are following in national eps of the government. Ho led the way in setting a carbon zero target by 2050. This conservative government is to lead our country, our nvironment, in a better state for the next generation. I have a pregnant constituent, her due date is in the next couple of weeks. Inductions including an advance, shes left with a grand 111 pounds a month to feed herself, to keep herself child. D prepare for a i know the Prime Minister will want more details about this help,and well be happy to but i want to ask, in principle, Prime Minister, does he think that 111 pounds per month is enough for anyone . Well, mr. Speaker, im, of ourse, very happy indeed the look at the case he think that and to do whatever we can to help with the say idual case but i must to her, in the round universal is helpinghelped and 200,000 people. Estimated one million disabled households who get around 100 pounds more per month as a result of universal credit and im proud stand by a record of helping people into work and off welfare but as i said to her before, im more than happy to look at the answer to her no. Stion, in a a record of help mr. Speaker, the people [inaudible] oted labor but now put their faith in a conservative government. They have been branded as party s by the opposite but, in fact this government and members on this side of the house respect these hardworking communities, se they respect their choices and them. Ll deliver for im not going to comment meted out by the party but all voters should be and with th respect humility and i commend you for the hard work you do for the people. 20 Million Pounds for road improvements. And up to 50 Million Pounds in a high ew deal and future streets funding. In my view the people of manfield are well served by my friend. Speaker, like many constituent was victim to the post office scandal. Resulted in have bankruptcy, imprisonment and even suicides. The Prime Minister today assure chris and others that ell commit to launching an independent inquiry . Mr. Speaker, i am indeed the scandal to which he disasters that have befallen Many Post Office orkers and im happy and ive met some of them myself, im getting to mit to the bottom of the matter in the way she recommends. If you live in one getting t the of the rural villages in my take a ency, it can whole day to travel to and from hospital appointments because buses are so few and far in between. We be assured that the five to ion pounds will go improving routes . Absolutely right. Buses al importance of and their take a whole day transformative power, what will the detour, happen in stockbridge, shell ave to await the Upcoming National bus strategy which will along very shortly. Mr. Speaker, before the last successful Climate Change talks 2015 in paris, i led the british preparations including elegations of the three preceding u. N. Climate talks. Change ction on climate only happens when the host nation engages with the worlds advance of ons in the highest political level. Of the 2020 t climate talks, will the prime public commit himself to meeting president xi Prime Minister of india and u. S. President trump to secure for the glasgow talks, action on the clay mat emergency . Im grateful to the right and honorable gentleman. Him and tell the house that of course, ive lready engaged just last week with president xi of china repeatedly, with the president the Prime Minister, of course, already on the subject there esident trump but will be an intensifying drum runup activity in the to glasgow. You no doubt remember the fondness of conversation when is he was allowing his plan for britain. I welcome very much what hes been saying about the defense and w thats now planned his priority for a Foreign Policy led review. Will he make a statement to this so the views of this house an be heard bringing together trade, aid, foreign defense and, of course, defense. I can give that commitment right, mr. Ent is speaker. The Prime Minister has a climate ist of promises, no doubt hell read cant t shortly, but he escape the fact that net zero 2099 on reached until the current rate of progress, not the 2050 he claims let alone need. 30 we probably even j. P. Morgan says human life as we know it is under threat. Climate denier, can he . O when will he take Climate Crisis seriously . Mr. Speaker, these arent promises. What we already have done. Thanks to conservative action on limate change that weve 43 on co2 output by 1990 levels and the economy has 73 . N by 99 of all the solar panels this country have been under this conservative government, and, let me tell 1990, this country was coal. Ependent on 3 . Ay its thank you, mr. Speaker. The irs terrorist responsible bombing in 1982 in hyde soldiers, h killed 11 received a letter of comfort and the trial collapsed. Saying he would not be prosecuted with the shooting ncident that took place in northern ireland. He was investigated again in 2011 and was told there was no taking ground for action. Does the Prime Minister accept that if he goes to trial on assurances, all the promises, will amount to meaningless than empty platitudes . Mr. Speaker, to rectify the ones to as which hes drawn our attention this government is finally in a law to prevent the prosecution of our hard working, veterans, when no new evidence has been produced. Mr. Speaker, yesterdays showed the widening Health Inequalities between the richest and the poorest. The money promised to the trust that issue ddressed in my area. But instead the nhs are removing poorest areas he and sending them to leafy longest life he expectancy. The hospital will become a walkin center, no maternity unit, no childrens 62 of beds gone. Will the Prime Minister reassure hell look at this to how that much doesnt have to always get more . In addition to the 14 new hospitals that were part yes. 33. 9 billion initial investment that were making, record investment that were nhs i canal the her that the University Hospital receive 500 l Million Pounds to redevelop its class and world facilities on that site. Mr. Speaker, will the prime promise to resist in all circumstances the sellout communities so that we can ensure that on the first of january next year, we back control of our fishing waters and become an independent coastal state once again . I will, indeed, mr. Speaker. Words are listened to very carefully by the members of scott itch nationalist party. It is they who handle our control. You, mr. Speaker. There are families and businesses in my constituency devastated n left after storm dennis tore through their properties. He strength of our union is based on sharing resources at so les time of need but far, not a penny announced will its going to cost hundreds of millions of pounds. The Prime Ministers talks the will he he union but today commit that hell provide the major undering that wales recover from these floods . The honorable gentleman is raise the issue of flooding. Ts a devolved matter but nonetheless this government is committed to working flat out ith the welsh devolved administration, to ensure that everybody gets the flood relief need, and that cash, yes, of course, it certainly possible. Mr. Speaker set to receive 25 Million Pound investment by the governments towns fund. You. So were looking to use this money to secure a university the town center l. The Prime Minister lend his support for this scheme in order and generate greater opportunity for dudley people country . Reater flat well, i thank my honorable what hes doing to champion the country. Look at what i can do to be there in be carefule careful, what you wish for, to be there n person and support what an excellent scheme. Thendia is on the rise with antimuslim citizenship laws beatings. O brutal will the Prime Minister agree to meet with me and a representative to look at more at this issue and to ensure that india upholds speaker, the honorable gentleman raises an absolutely rucial issue which i particularly am concerned to defend and advance myself, and pleased toi was very appoint my honorable friend to our special envoy for freedom nd religious belief and to protect those of the Christian Faith in india, and, indeed, around the world. To meet the happy honorable gentleman. Will know e minister of the appalling misery that the facing with are the deluge of floods that have affected our town. Im very pleased that the flooding, our honorable friend is visiting tomorrow. Job, doing an excellent but will the Prime Minister put e that the proposals forward to government, for a approach are ooked upon seriously because they cant continue to suffer this level of economic damage with repeated floods. Speaker, my honorable friend is absolutely right to aise the concerns of the people. Everybody can see how serious them. Roblem is now with i will ensure that the department of the environment, orking with the Environment Agency, takes the necessary steps. Mr. Speaker devastating impact [inaudible] spending0 Councils Powers has been cut in real terms by around 50 or 1 0 pounds per year. Our local safety net has been removed. The Prime Minister intend to do as a matter of to reduce the worsening health, in air quality, between poor, so the people in the poorest areas of my onstituency can expect to live as healthy and as long as others . Well, mr. Speaker, actually, i have the highest respect, i did a lot of work with him in london, and where we did a huge amount to reduce Health Inequalities and inequalities in life expectancy, but there is more to be done and i do not this t, and thats why government is absolutely committed to uniting and leveling up across our country, biggest ever investments in the nhs. With massive investments in and, of course, in early years provision. Apologyke absolutely no for the campaign, for leveling up that were about to undertake play point to at the house. There is only way we can fund this and achieve this and that a strong and dynamic economy. I would rather have a country a society, where we believed in hope and opportunity and the mportance of work, rather than benefits. Nd thats our approach. Youve been watching Prime Ministers questions from the british house of commons. You can see it live wednesday at 7 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan 2 or watch sunday night at 9 00 here on nd pacific cspan. 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