Derek Twigg's recent appearances (TheyWorkForYou)
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/?pid=10610
en-gbTheyWorkForYou.com2024-03-19T06:37:40+00:00Electricity: ICT | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-13.18376.h&p=10610#g18376.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the number of (a) data centres and (b) AI infrastructure on...To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of trends in the number of (a) data centres and (b) AI infrastructure on demand for electricity in the next ten years.]]>2024-03-18T00:00:00+00:00UK Armed Forces | Commons debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-03-11a.23.0&p=10610#g28.0
The Minister keeps saying we should not talk down our armed forces, but we are not; the armed forces are doing a splendid, brilliant job. What we are doing is running down what the Government are...The Minister keeps saying we should not talk down our armed forces, but we are not; the armed forces are doing a splendid, brilliant job. What we are doing is running down what the Government are doing, which is not enough—let us put it that way. We have the greatest threat since the cold war. We have war in Ukraine, the middle east in disarray and China increasing its spending. The real blame for the situation with defence lies with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor. Does the Minister think, in these circumstances, that most reasonable people would have thought it okay not to put extra resources in the Budget for defence?]]>2024-03-11T15:36:00+00:00Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism: Halton | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-29.16282.h&p=10610#g16282.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children in the Borough of Halton are waiting for (a) autism and (b) ADHD assessments; and what the average waiting times are...To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children in the Borough of Halton are waiting for (a) autism and (b) ADHD assessments; and what the average waiting times are for such assessments.]]>2024-03-05T00:00:00+00:00Surgery: Halton | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-29.16287.h&p=10610#g16287.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in Halton constituency have been waiting for elective care more that (a) 12 and (b) 18 months.To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients in Halton constituency have been waiting for elective care more that (a) 12 and (b) 18 months.]]>2024-03-05T00:00:00+00:00Defence: Artificial Intelligence | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-26.15583.h&p=10610#g15583.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many meetings ministers in his Department have had with representatives of SMEs that are developing (a) defence-related artificial intelligence and...To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many meetings ministers in his Department have had with representatives of SMEs that are developing (a) defence-related artificial intelligence and (b) artificial intelligence with potential defence capacity in each year since 2015.]]>2024-02-29T00:00:00+00:00Cycle Trails | Westminster Hall debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2024-02-28a.155.0&p=10610#g159.2
Mr Speaker is very clear about that.Mr Speaker is very clear about that.]]>2024-02-28T11:12:00+00:00Cycle Trails | Westminster Hall debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2024-02-28a.155.0&p=10610#g159.0
Order. I remind the Minister that he is supposed to be addressing the subject.Order. I remind the Minister that he is supposed to be addressing the subject.]]>2024-02-28T11:12:00+00:00Police: Cheshire | Home Office | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-21.15016.h&p=10610#g15016.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of police offers in Cheshire who have taken sick leave have been diagnosed with a mental health condition in...To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of police offers in Cheshire who have taken sick leave have been diagnosed with a mental health condition in each year since 2016.]]>2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Police: Crimes of Violence | Home Office | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-21.15015.h&p=10610#g15015.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police officers in (a) Cheshire and (b) England have been assaulted in each year since 2016.To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police officers in (a) Cheshire and (b) England have been assaulted in each year since 2016.]]>2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Police: Labour Turnover | Home Office | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-21.15014.h&p=10610#g15014.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of police officers recruited between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2023 have since resigned in (a) Cheshire...To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of police officers recruited between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2023 have since resigned in (a) Cheshire and (b) England.]]>2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Artificial Intelligence: Expenditure | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-21.15018.h&p=10610#g15018.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department's budget was spent on AI development in each year since 2016.To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department's budget was spent on AI development in each year since 2016.]]>2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Defence: Artificial Intelligence | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-02-21.15017.h&p=10610#g15017.q0
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to engage with small and medium-sized enterprises that express interest in developing defence-related AI technologies.To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to engage with small and medium-sized enterprises that express interest in developing defence-related AI technologies.]]>2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Situation in the Red Sea | Commons debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-02-26b.24.0&p=10610#g30.2
indicated dissent.indicated dissent.]]>2024-02-26T15:53:00+00:00Situation in the Red Sea | Commons debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-02-26b.24.0&p=10610#g30.0
I put to the Secretary of State a similar question to the one that I put to the Prime Minister on 23 January: of course we want a diplomatic solution—any ramping up of a military solution...I put to the Secretary of State a similar question to the one that I put to the Prime Minister on 23 January: of course we want a diplomatic solution—any ramping up of a military solution has its consequences—but for how many more months are the Secretary of State and the Government going to allow this to continue? Do the Government and the allies have a plan B?]]>2024-02-26T15:53:00+00:00Bank Services: Defence | Treasury | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-01-24.11264.h&p=10610#g11264.q0
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information his Department holds on the number of SMEs in the defence sector that have been denied (a) banking facilities and (b) other forms of...To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information his Department holds on the number of SMEs in the defence sector that have been denied (a) banking facilities and (b) other forms of finance because of environmental, social and governance policies since 2020.]]>2024-01-29T00:00:00+00:00School Attendance | Education | Commons debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-01-29d.596.0&p=10610#g597.1
Early intervention is key. We need to look at what more can be done at primary school level because, although not entirely, often the signs are already there by the time children get to secondary...Early intervention is key. We need to look at what more can be done at primary school level because, although not entirely, often the signs are already there by the time children get to secondary school. Could the Minister say more on that? The transition from primary to secondary is also key, and we need to look at that.]]>2024-01-29T00:00:00+00:00Members: Correspondence | Treasury | Written Answers
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024-01-22.10733.h&p=10610#g10733.q0
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to his oral answer of 19 December 2023 on Reducing Taxes, Official Report, Column 1220, when he plans to write to the hon. Member for Halton.To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to his oral answer of 19 December 2023 on Reducing Taxes, Official Report, Column 1220, when he plans to write to the hon. Member for Halton.]]>2024-01-25T00:00:00+00:00Action Against Houthi Maritime Attacks | Commons debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-01-23f.151.0&p=10610#g158.0
The Prime Minister is right that to do nothing is not an option, but to do something there needs to be a strategy. If the attacks continue and there is continued disruption to maritime trade,...The Prime Minister is right that to do nothing is not an option, but to do something there needs to be a strategy. If the attacks continue and there is continued disruption to maritime trade, does he have a plan B?]]>2024-01-23T12:40:00+00:00Topical Questions | Health and Social Care | Commons debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2024-01-23f.144.1&p=10610#g147.1
New British Heart Foundation analysis shows that the number of people dying before the age of 75 in England from heart and circulatory diseases has risen to its highest level in over a decade....New British Heart Foundation analysis shows that the number of people dying before the age of 75 in England from heart and circulatory diseases has risen to its highest level in over a decade. The rate of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease has now increased in England for three years back to back. Why are the Government taking such a long time to get to grips with this crisis?]]>2024-01-23T00:00:00+00:00School Attendance | Westminster Hall debates
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2024-01-23a.91.0&p=10610#g106.1
I am sure the Minister is aware that he should leave a minute or two for the right hon. Member for Chelmsford to wind up.I am sure the Minister is aware that he should leave a minute or two for the right hon. Member for Chelmsford to wind up.]]>2024-01-23T17:27:00+00:00