Results 1-20 of 936 for speaker:Gisela Stuart

Centre for Defence Medicine (10 Nov 2009)

Gisela Stuart: I had better start with an apology, because it is actually the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine. That error is entirely my fault. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to speak about the work done by military and NHS clinical staff at the centre at Selly Oak hospital. Over the years, the centre has been mentioned in Parliament—usually in response to ill informed comments,...

Centre for Defence Medicine (10 Nov 2009)

Gisela Stuart: I have seen the photographs of the accommodation provided there by the local SSAFA, which works really well with the military services. Despite the initial horror of the news that families receive, we do give them the best care and support once they are brought to Selly Oak. In that respect, families who are in a difficult situation are not helped when certain sectors of the press exploit...

Business of the House (5 Nov 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: May we have a debate on the work and track record of the Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs, and, in particular, on its consistent refusal to recognise khat, a root that is chewed primarily by people in the Somali community and that has a dangerous and damaging effect on mental health in such communities? The committee keeps claiming that there is insufficient evidence from a broad...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: European Council (2 Nov 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: The Prime Minister said that the protocol relating to the charter of fundamental rights for the Czech Republic would be attached to the next accession treaty. Would he like to hazard a guess as to which country will be next to accede, and when that might take place?

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Afghanistan (2 Nov 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: Has the Secretary of State had a chance to ask his Dutch and Canadian colleagues whether they are prepared to reconsider their decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?

Business of the House (22 Oct 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: Further to the request for a debate on bank lending, could we have a debate specifically on mortgage lending? One of my constituents had the offer of a mortgage withdrawn by NatWest within two working days of completion on the basis that the vendors had not owned the property for more than six months. When it was pointed out that that was not even in the mortgage application, NatWest told my...

Conservation Areas (21 Oct 2009)

Gisela Stuart: May I also put on the record that the local residents' association prepared much of my speech and has done a great deal of hard work? It has put up an amazing case of objection without being heard properly. We were told that the record of having management and appraisal plans for only nine out of 28 conservation areas was not unusual, and that a vast number of local authorities with...

Conservation Areas (21 Oct 2009)

Gisela Stuart: I want to raise an issue concerning the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. The problem is best illustrated by explaining to the Minister the plight of residents of the Moor Pool estate in the heart of my constituency. The estate is an early example of a garden suburb. The aim was to build an estate of modern, well-built houses of various sizes, which would attract a...

Written Answers — Defence: Helicopters: Afghanistan (14 Sep 2009)

Gisela Stuart: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on the adequacy of the provision of helicopters for use by British armed forces on operations in Afghanistan.

Olympics: Swine Flu Update (20 Jul 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: During the school term, it was easy to decide which schools had to close because there were outbreaks among the children. Is the Secretary of State talking to local education authorities about what will happen in September when the children return, because some schools might not wish to reopen?

Bills Presented: Afghanistan and Pakistan (16 Jul 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: It is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for North-East Hampshire (Mr. Arbuthnot), and I wish to congratulate him on his Committee's report. When it comes to equipment it always becomes very difficult for those not closely involved, because there are always several sides to the story. Helicopters have been discussed, and one thing that struck me when we flew down in them on our visit...

Bills Presented: Afghanistan and Pakistan (16 Jul 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: It is right to question the Government, and to criticise if fault is found. Does the hon. Gentleman agree, however, that in a week when eight dead soldiers were returned, three of whom were so young that they were still in primary school when the Afghan conflict started, politicians should not create the impression that the casualties would not have been inflicted if only we had the...

Bills Presented: Afghanistan and Pakistan (16 Jul 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: rose—

Bills Presented: Afghanistan and Pakistan (16 Jul 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: Is it not also useful to remind ourselves that the objectives are joint objectives? The operation is an article 5 action, and a NATO operation.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Afghanistan (13 Jul 2009) has video

Gisela Stuart: The Secretary of State rightly says that it is difficult to anticipate the precise costs, but airlift is clearly one of the areas where we have capacity constraint. Given that Germany currently provides 70 per cent. of ISAF's airlift capacity but is severely constrained by the national caveats, is he having discussions with the Germans to try to lift them?

[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair] — Global Security (Iran) (9 Jul 2009)

Gisela Stuart: Does the hon. Gentleman agree that because of the pantomime he described, people make the great mistake of thinking that it is an irrational regime? We may not always understand it, but its actions are rational.

[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair] — Global Security (Iran) (9 Jul 2009)

Gisela Stuart: On the very day of the elections, a respected commentator said on the BBC, "The real difference between the Iranian elections and the Russian elections is that you can't tell in advance who's going to win the Iranian elections." If the Foreign Office got it wrong, so did everybody else. It was in good company.

[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair] — Global Security (Iran) (9 Jul 2009)

Gisela Stuart: We know some of the Iranian nationals who have worked for the British embassy in Tehran because they looked after us so well on our visit. That highlights the responsibility that the British Government have not just to their own nationals but to foreign nationals who work for us. Does my hon. Friend agree?

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: Building our Common Future (6 Jul 2009)

Gisela Stuart: I very much welcome the new emphasis on fragile and conflict countries and my right hon. Friend's intention to develop joint strategies with the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign Office. Should the statutory definition of poverty reduction be found to be a hindrance in that development of joint strategies, either here or in working with other countries, will he have an open mind in...

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: MG Rover (6 Jul 2009)

Gisela Stuart: May I pass on the apologies of my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Northfield (Richard Burden), who would be here if he were not stuck in traffic on his way to the House? May I also point out that Whips, who usually have to remain silent, are none the less present? For instance, my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Steve McCabe) is present, but is unable to speak on...