"I intend to start the winding-up speeches at about 10.25 am, so if Back Benchers are kind to each other, there is no need to put a time limit on speeches...." Christina Rees - View Speech
"It is always a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dame Angela.
Robert Owen is regarded as the founder of our co-operative movement. He believed that character is formed by environmental influences such as educational opportunities on the one hand and by poor working conditions on the other. …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is giving a passionate and comprehensive speech. The number of co-operatives is low. Perhaps there is a case for a business model in which a co-operative’s share of a private or public enterprise could be incorporated into the model, so that we raise awareness of the advantages …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his offer to have further discussions. Can I bring more information about the success of the Marcora law in Italy to share with him at that discussion?..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"Before we begin, I encourage Members to wear masks when they are not speaking, in line with Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. Please give each other and members of staff space when seated and when entering and leaving the room. Members should send their speaking …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"There is no starker contrast of how flawed the UK Government’s economic model has been than when compared with the approach of the Welsh Labour Government. More than a decade of Tory austerity has left the UK completely unprepared to deal with the global pandemic. Despite UK Government cuts and …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"I remind hon. Members that there have been some changes to normal practice in order to support the new call list system and to ensure that social distancing can be respected. I remind Members that they must arrive for the start of debates in Westminster Hall. Members are expected to …..." Christina Rees - View Speech
"I will start the winding-up speeches at 5.10 pm. There are lots of Members who want to speak, so I am afraid we will have to have a time limit of two minutes...." Christina Rees - View Speech