"I agree with many of the hon. Member’s potential solutions to increase investment. Does he agree with the Treasury’s assessment that the Financial Ombudsman Service is not fit for purpose? Does he agree with the Opposition’s suggestions that a new independent body to replace the Financial Ombudsman Service would probably …..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"I commend the hon. Lady on securing this debate. I share her passion for physics, although I make this point objectively: some of the proposed £160 million-plus reduction in funding will reduce the ability of younger people to learn a passion for physics. That is something we can all get …..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"The issue underlying a lot of this is the £160 million saving. My understanding is that that saving has come about because a previous agreement to match expanding costs for research has been reversed. Perhaps the Minister could tell me, or could ask the relevant Minister to let me know, …..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"What reassurance do we have that these savings will be passed on to customers, rather than just going towards the companies’ bottom line?..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"I agree with the principles put forward in the regulations, but I am a little concerned about the regulations allowing overseas beneficial owners to suppress their residential address. Could the Minister reassure us on how the Government will prevent dirty money from flowing into the UK?..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"I appreciate the hon. Lady giving way so early in her speech, because I have to run to a Delegated Legislation Committee. I agree with all the points she is making, but would she talk later about the impact on the pub trade? This policy will hit the pub trade …..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"The hon. Member is making an incredibly important speech. As someone who has visited the site of the Nova music festival, I have sensed some of the horrific slaughter and how awful that must be for those generations who are living with it. Referring to what the lecturer said, what …..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) on securing this important debate.
I pay tribute to the invaluable work of Opportunity Bromley and Your Bromley in my constituency to support big and small local businesses. …..." Peter Fortune - View Speech
"Sorry if this is slightly parochial: I welcome the release of spectrum, but what guidance will be given to Ofcom to help with the roll-out in semi-rural areas such as Biggin Hill in my constituency?..." Peter Fortune - View Speech