Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Feb 2026 Lord Mandelson
"There are many questions on the behaviour of Mandelson that are unanswered and that need to be answered, but I welcome that the Government have promised to remove his peerage. That is right. However, does the hon. Gentleman agree that a Bill should also come before this House to remove …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"Q I want to take a step back and ask a broader question about why this legislation is necessary. I think we agree that it is, but why are companies not already adhering to very high cyber-security standards? Surely it is in their commercial interests to do so; last …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"Q I have two questions: one to Jill and one to Dr Mehta. First, what is your view, Jill, on the relative strength of this legislation, compared to what is coming forward in the EU? Do you think that the fact that we are not following the EU will …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"Q I want to ask about some of the points made by Matt and Ian about the complexity of the businesses that you are part of. Ultimately, who is responsible for understanding that? In this House and in Parliament, we are responsible for looking at UK security, and we …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"Q I shall be brief. One of the things we heard this morning is that, by its very nature, companies who require and also supply these kinds of digital services are not geographically bound. They are cross-border. How do you, as regulators in the UK, manage and understand the …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"When it comes to business rates, the Government have delivered a masterclass in giving with one hand and taking with the other, leaving pubs and hospitality businesses worse off, but businesses cannot be fooled. They are on top of their numbers, even if the Government are not. Will the Government …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"A constituent of mine is studying medicine at Queen Mary University of London but at a campus in Malta. Students at the Malta campus complete the same General Medical Council-approved curriculum, assessments and licensed exams as London-based students, and graduates hold a UK primary qualification. He was given a formal …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"Will the hon. Member join me in welcoming Hendred Vineyard to Westminster today, which has been exhibiting the best it has to offer at the “Taste of Oxfordshire” event? Does he agree that English sparkling wine is now better than champagne? Will he encourage MPs to purchase English sparkling wine …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"I wholeheartedly agree that we need greater regulation. I can only apologise that my hon. Friend has been at the raw end of our tankers.
My staff and I have tried to influence the company to install the measures that are needed, particularly in Cuxham, to resolve the issue, but …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) for securing this debate.
Every week my office is inundated with emails relating to Thames Water. Issues range from miscalculated and aggressive billing to the …..." Freddie van Mierlo - View Speech