"My hon. Friend makes an interesting point. As I said, the Bill requires the relevant authorities to gain approval by resolution before not just advertising but appointing a person for a role with an annual salary that exceeds £100,000. It will apply to those who are appointed, rather than just …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"I was just coming to that. I thank the Minister for his remarks, his advice and the skilful way he has managed this debate and responded to my speech.
I want to thank some of the senior officers at Peterborough City Council. The Minister was quite right when he said …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"I rise again to thank everybody who has contributed to get us to where we are today. I thank the officials in the Department and Committee members from across the House for what they have done. I once again thank my researcher, Rhys Evans, for all his work and, of …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"I am not sure I could be thanked any more, but there is always an opportunity for one more round of thanks if anyone wishes to do that...." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"The Bill seeks to increase the transparency and democratic oversight of senior pay and reward across relevant authorities in local government. Local authorities are independent employers; however, the Government consider that the highest salaries in local Government should be subject to greater democratic scrutiny. The Bill requires relevant authorities to …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 1, page 2, line 23, at end insert—
“(8) In Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (exempt information for the purposes of access to meetings and documents under Part 5A of that Act), in Part 2—
"The Minister talks about stigma. When I met some of the affected community in Peterborough, I heard about the discrimination they faced and about their lack of trust in public institutions. This all leaves a very long legacy. With that in mind, how confident is he that, despite that long …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"I am on my final sentence, Sir George, I promise.
As I stated earlier, the promise that I made to my constituents was to create a higher-skilled, higher-wage economy. This is part of my vision for Peterborough, and we are making great tracks in achieving it. The innovation centre is …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman must have had a sneak glance at my speech, because that is exactly what I am going to say.
We must do that while creating new high-skilled and well-paid job opportunities in Peterborough. The ambition is to create a new research institute called the global innovation centre …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech
That this House has considered the potential merits of an innovation centre for energy transition in Peterborough.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. Once again, I have the pleasure of making the case for my super city of Peterborough. In February, …..." Paul Bristow - View Speech