Chris at the Despatch Box

Parliamentary Activity

NHS: Staff

Department of Health and Social Care

Chris Matheson received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the forthcoming NHS workforce implementation plan will model future patient demands as part of determining NHS future workforce needs.

Welsh Railway Network

Oral Answers to Questions - Transport

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

Whether it is the line down to Wrexham or indeed the north Wales coast line, railways in Chester are hampered by the blockage that is the Hoole bridge in my constituency, which the Secretary of...

Wildlife Crime - [Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I thank all right hon. and hon. Members who have contributed to the debate. The term “wildlife crime” has been given quite a wide exposition. I welcome the contribution of the hon....

Wildlife Crime - [Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I accept that, and the particular consequence is that issues such as wildlife crime, which often requires specifically trained officers, are the first to fall by the wayside. If my hon. Friend...

Wildlife Crime - [Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

Not only do I agree with the hon. Gentleman, but I suspect—I cannot point to any evidence with me right now—that there is an element of organised crime behind some of that hare...

Wildlife Crime - [Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I beg to move, That this House has considered wildlife crime. May I say what a great pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell? I also thank all those outside the Chamber who...

Global Warming

Oral Answers to Questions - International Development

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

Last Friday, thousands of children took to the streets, including in my own constituency, because they know that we have only 12 years left to make a difference on climate change. So why is the...

Global Warming

Oral Answers to Questions - International Development

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

If she will make reducing global warming a strategic priority of her Department.

Points of Order

Clydesdale Bank and Smes

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. On a more practical matter, there are occasions in this House when we have debates that are of a timed length. I am thinking, for example, of statutory...

Points of Order

Clydesdale Bank and Smes

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

Clydesdale Bank and Smes

Commons debates

This is not just about one case. The description that the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) gave of the sale of tailored business loans is identical to the case of my...

Civil Service Compensation Scheme

Westminster Hall debates

Can the Minister describe some of the smarter ways of working that helped to encourage the signing off of that particular pay rise?

Civil Service Compensation Scheme

Westminster Hall debates

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. He mentioned the civil service pension changes, which complement and add to the pattern of behaviour that I am identifying. It gives me great concern that...

Civil Service Compensation Scheme

Westminster Hall debates

It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Buck. I do not intend to detain the Chamber for too long; I am sure Members are more interested in hearing what the Minister has to...

Interserve

Commons debates

Mr Deputy Speaker, would you pass on my thanks to Mr Speaker for granting this urgent question? The slow-motion car crash that is the Interserve crisis seems finally to have come to a dreadful...

Interserve

Commons debates

(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the major Government supplier Interserve entering administration.

Universal Credit

Oral Answers to Questions - Work and Pensions

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

Of the claimants who have been transferred from legacy benefits on to universal credit, what proportion are now receiving more money than they were under legacy benefits, what proportion are...

Universal Credit

Oral Answers to Questions - Work and Pensions

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the roll-out of universal credit.

Pension Age: Women Born in the 1950s

Women and Equalities

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

Do the Government accept that the DWP’s communication strategy was well below standard, and many women found out about changes in their pensions only a year—or even a few...

Pension Age: Women Born in the 1950s

Women and Equalities

Chris Matheson made a speech in the House of Commons

What recent assessment she has made of the effect of changes to the pension age on women born in the 1950s.