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Understanding 9/11tv Prime Ministers Questions Prime Ministers Question Time CSPAN May 26, 2024 4:30am-5:11am EDT
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>> british prime minister talked about the nation's healthcare system and asurrounding the age. during his remarks at the weekly quti.
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prime minister also announcedams war. this is about 40 minutes. [applause] >> that is the only reason.
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[laughter] just to mention lord speaker back on the harlem with today questions of prime minister jen >> thank you, speaker. minister. i know the whole house will join me in remembering the victims of the horrific bombing seven years ago today. our thoughts are with them and their families. i would like to pay tribute who the galley for her courage and bravery of her campaigning in the memory. i look forward to today later two.ó back to parliament to my friend and colleague donna boat no one who watched his interview last night could have■( be in all of his incredible resilience. mr. speaker this morning i had meetings with colleagues and south i shall have
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further such meetings latertoda. i welcome the member to the house and wish him well in his duties. the may 2022 identified my constituency as one of england's dental deserts. i welcome the prime minister's grand scheme to constituencies like mine. addressing this issue seriously. >> hear ye hear. >> thank you to our dental recovery plan delivering two in a house. the new provision for the communities. actually, we know that the plan since it was announced in january 500 and now accepting new.
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>> thank you, mr. speaker.■ also for products like the investment hospital and to build a second hospital in my constituency. ■ñ prime ministerews on the told a second hospital and agree that you can only upi a strong nhs with a strong economy. >> mr. speaker, we are investing a better healthcare. we are delighted to see the university nhs transfer recently allocated over 6 million pounds to upgrade the amd. specialist emergency hospital as part of the.■á it is only possible because of the difficult decisions we have
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taken to bring inflation back■■o normal and grow the economy. today's figures show that the plan is wor leader of the opposition welcoming you. inflation is now back to normal. >> i want to begin by saying a few wds to member. first, thank you for meeting me privately thister so i could personally convey my best wishes to all of some occasions, this house genuinely comes together as one. we do s today to pay tributes to your courage and determin coming through be todas chamber. thirdly i want to acknowledge s. service. and resuming yourut
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being here shows ussn example for all of us of your deep sense of service. and we thank you for it. i also welcome mallory who is up gallery. she lost her son martin seven years ago today in the manchester arena. we remember everybody lost in we must make the reality as soon as possible. . speaker, the scandal reflects a profound failure across almos every part. on monday in our apologies and yesterday on the question of compensation, this house was united. heard similar sentiments from others. does the prime minister agree with me that we only now make
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real progress if we finally■/f s the stuff that was identified as having prolonged the victim suffering for decades. ister. >> yes, mr. speaker. the inquiry was estlished to get to the truth that provide answers in this week's report provided a hugely significant moment for the com#%muni. this was an appalling scandal and i think the holes -- whole house is grateful to the w supps work. i also pay tribute to the bravery of the individual that has come forward and told the■8r story and their fight for justice. their voices have now finally been heard and i gentlemen. we wt nothing like this can never happen in our country again. >> thank you, mr. speaker. oce scandal is shocking, truly but it is not unique. the story is■d.
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stories raised but ignored, on victims and their families campaigning for years just to b■ heard. so i want to focus in if i may on the duty of candor or lack of failing, scandal after scandal and justice after injustice program felt to her right then held euro and now infected more. i have read the government a evidence for health. but i cannot think o single example where that duty of public servants across the board and i do not think that is possible for any of us to stand and honestly say never again.lee that the time has now come for the duty of candoro in law acro.
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>> mr. speaker, i am of course awar of the recommendation made in the final report inquiry in relation to duties of candor and accountability and indeed my friend previously■o introduced the duty of candor into the health servi. it is important that the government takes time to fully of course= going through the moment before providing a at the comprehensive response. given the situation and the gravity of the findings■%gx recommendation that there is an enormous amount of sympathy . i understand the recommendations we cannot look away on t candor.
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so can i at least ask the prime evidence on the duty of candorr beyond health. we do all that to the victims of hillsboro and horizon. and to work across the house to establish a far-reaching and binding duty of candor just as quickly as possible. >> mr. speaker, i think the honorable gentlemen will remember on monday said very bes we had seen in this tragedy have replicated. aware that there are structural behavior, cultural problems that we do need to fix. the amount of support for the principle of and sympathy four. we are digesting the full contents of the report.thing lir again.
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>> thank you, mr. speaker. identifying individual failures, a number of them, even also fout and harder to reach institutional cultural failings a defensive attitude which refused to acknowledge problems, the silencing of those that raise concerns and a total failure of leadership when faced with the truth. the nhs does a remarkable job every day. but that is indefensible. does the prime minister agr culs needs to change >> yes, mr. speaker. i think it respond specifically to the question we discussed this on monday. the nhs of course provides saving care to so many people every single day for which we are enormously grateful that it
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is absolutely clear as the report makes crystal clear that. the nhs failed. it failed people and let them■] down. they clearly improvements since that time. but going forward we need to go through the fullecommendt and hs to account for bringing through e changes that are necessary. >> we need reform, we need change. i have seen firsthand how important the form■q. i also saw also sell how hard it iscultural issues. it provides bx1rave decisions ad difficult decisions. eleven years ago the health secretary, the now chancellor staff from raising their worries about care must me t■- end.
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ten months from the case. there are still clear examples g staff and then being moved on instead of moved out. so, will the prime minister now commit to ensuring that those that do silce whistle blows will no longer be able to■: wor. >> mr. speaker, of behavior that the gentleman describes is wrong. ■ri believe already is illegal under our laws. we will make sure that people do have the abilities to raise concerns. e thing that i do know has given many of those impacted by the scandal some reaurance. chair of the inquiry. obviously someone that does not just have wealth, with this a long track record of working with the nhs as well on the issues that they.■
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>> the report is a victory for all those campaigners and victims who fought so hard for this moment including the member it is also one of profound pain, anger and sadness for so many. e real progress of this issue. we must do in mind. given the ds that we have alreay seen on apologies and compensa government's promise to ensure compensation by the end of the year. will he also now promise to deliver on all of thecommendatif the year. >> prime minister. >> mr. speaker, of course we want to the recommendations as quickly as practically possible. it is s before the end of the year. experience.a wealth of it was crucial that the chair hadhe familiarity.
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making sure. we talked the community and over the next few weeks so e community specifically on the se that it will best serve those that it is for. it is delivering compensation to all of those infected with absolutely minimum delay and■ began bringing justice to all of those impacted. mr. speaker. in 1997 the public voted in what they w told was a conservative government.÷r different faces. immigration constitutional value economy. does the prime minister agree that the economy roaring back to life under a conservative government the last thing we need is return to the failed
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labor recipe of high taxes, open borders and employment destroyed jobs. my honorable friend gives a superb and■a■ñ d. he is right. it is now back to normal. at its lowest level in years. our economy is growing faster. wages are that is why we need to stick to the plan that is. seventy new laws. laws. what does that mean? it means it will cost jobs and damage our economic recovery. >> thank you, mr. speaker. and i begin by also welcoming the member back to theúa chambe. he is indeed an inspiration. >> mr. speaker, speculation is
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right. public deserves a clear answer to a simple question. does the prime minister ien ele9 >> mr. speaker. have said repeam there is there is going to be a general election the second half of this year. at that moment the british people will in fact see< the truth about the honorable gentlemen opposite of me. avú party that is not able to sy to their country what they would do. a party that would put a risk on harder accessibili. delivering a secure future for our u kingdom. play games with the public. let's get back to some serious matters.
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i was taken aback this week when the prime minister spoke some sense. in relation to graduate or written basis. it will lead. it outlines 5 billion pounds economic value. can i minister, the foreign secretary. the foreign secretary also said that the levels of legal migration to this country are too hi, mr. speaker. he is right that we aredecisivee numbers down. it is working the first three months of this visas issued down by 25%, inflation is on its way to being returned to more sustainab appre
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to the labour. we believe that level of migration need to come down to more sustainable levels and■5 the pressure on sustainable services and everyone that comes to our country must indeed contribute eno migration systeme will deliver. >> thank you, mr. speaker. we are incredibly proud of the veterans orthopedic hospital. treating veterans locally including from my constituency the largest hospital-basedin. veteran service in the uk. what the prime minister help resolve the current funding crisis caused by changes of nhs funding formula last year given tprovided by the mayor ans veterans community across the uk. >> prime minister, mr. speaker,
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and i think an honorable friend for raising this issue. we are making the uk the best place in the world to be a veteran and make sure to the mental health that they deserve. that is why we have called out ophey have been dealing with introducing a suite of health services to work more closely with orthopedic services raising this issue of funding with the minister of veteran affairs. >> i join others in welcoming. back to the house the honorable member and say how much we admire his courage and send our best with sage to him and his family. and also join others rememng all the victims. mr. speaker, claiming the allowance when caring forgcá her mother the dwp is now hounding her to pay b 1200 pounds.
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karina whose daughter requires g hit by a bill of 11,0 pounds victoria being forced to pay back 100 pounds a month. just some of the tens of thousands of carers victims of the dwp flawed system punished harshly for going sometimes just a few pounds over the earnings limit. so, mr. speaker, family care is doing a remarkable job. they should not be penalized for working or for the dwp's own failures. th g supporting not persecuting them. >> mr. speaker, the governor■b recognizes the contribution and sacrifices up and down the country. so often they for others and that is whye have increased the allowance by almost 1500 pounds since 2010. it is why we i this spirit the care fund which i know it's been warmly welcomed
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and used. in the rare number of cases where they have not informed dwp in the circumstances they recover. expected to in order to ensure the integrity of the sysm. >> working with anyone who is struggling with their repaymento negotiate an affordable payment plan. >> thank you, mr. speaker. may also extend my welcome to the honorable member. governmenr the repair of roads is very welcome. however, some local authorities such as council and city sometimes use inferior materials so to be done again in a few months time■< that is an issue that applies to many constituencies across the
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so, will the prime minister use his influence to ensure that there are t quality specifications so that the repairs can last much longer?d >> mr. speaker i am proud we can announce an additional 8 billio. money made available through the reallocation. funding not only fewer and smoother safer roads across our country but i agree. it is of the utmost importance that these repairs are completed with high quality materials. i join in the calling to■! make sure that they deliver that for his residence. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i received e-mail. mr. speaker calling a parasite, rat and piece of. this came in response to my
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challenging the appropriateness of a u.s. citizen who is doing a uk. publicly for the self-proclaimed misogynist influencers. encouraging toxicttud country. can i ask the prime minte the pictures to extend this >> knows that the two defined us and indeed intimidate and threaten others have no place in our society and we will not hesitate. also our immigration regime to make sure that wy in this country. >> mr. speaker. the population is rising raply and for over 20 years my constituents promised a new hospital. i am proposing to close the existing hospital without any replacement leaving my
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constituents having to travel up to 30 miles for some treatments. well my friend ask ministers to see be to withdraw this proposal andssment of how best to provide quality health services. th my constituents and friends deserve. >> cannot command our honorable friend to his commitment to his constituents. i know that they met both the minister of state the minister recently to discuss i understand that they have extendhe to ensure that more consideration could be given. i want to make sure that it upd. >> thank you, mr. speaker. my constituent has applied to move from the council home because she cannot walk up the stairs and she is in constant pain.
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e over two years and she has become she feels forgotten and neglected. does the prime minister governms failing in this country is it■m government to bring downhs >> mr. speaker, of course i'm sorry to hear abouthece of the e ladies constituent. we are putting more money and bringing the waiting list down. t of the labour party. consists un's looking to see what is happening when it comes to the nhs. a quarter of the wealth population on a waiting list. th worst emergency care performance in great britain. people long, long waiting list five times more than they are ie waiting 40% longer for treatment that is t
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the nhs. failure. 40 years ago describing high inflation as a destroyer of industry jobs in savings. thatay as it was then. making the announcement for my constituents.■ç saving in a good job and enjoy a reasonable snd labour party imposing 2000 pounds of tax rights.
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>> thank you, mr. speaker. it is public health priority. highlightinghe problems the sewage causes. just continuously discharge into rivers and seas containsec matter. asking for bills togf go up by p to 91%. in the prime minister tell why his governmen i these companies to destroy our waterways to make obscene levels of profit while making people ill. level as you see is any other government had investing record amounts of our water
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infrastructure and introducing unlimited fines for water companies to hold them into account. when it came to this house they could not even vote for their own]óx policy. only one policy with a plan to protect the conservative party.g edge of innovation and transformation. i welcome the recent announcement of artificial intelligence in the radial therapy. will they commit to us going further and fasr rollout realizing the potential of ai and the latestbenefiting s but also physicians. >> prime minister. >> i agree with my friend that we havnsure that they are a world leader in innovation.r we announce funding to rollout game changing ai. the benefits are clear. that technology can locate cancer cells two aes
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we will not stop there.one.8( we recognize the huge potential and that is why the plan nouncedn the spring budget will modernize and make sure that the patients get the care >> thank you, mr. speaker. the trusthan $3 billion emergency food parcels in the past year and that is the most it has ever distributed and nearly doubled the number five years ago. abte by 30 years and a quarter of all children inhibelow the poverty . two thirds in poverty. works. my constituency is worst affected. mr. speaker, does the prime minister have any plans to restore or address the calls for free school meals or report on any government plans tackling child poverty e al. >> mr. speaker
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nobody wants any child to grow up in poverty that is why they have reduced not just the number of peopleern poverty. strengthening the economy the ho petite and food pk(rogram 200 million pounds of funding and we are inves 3pounds in the breakfast program which will now run until the end of the time. >> thank you, mr. speaker. with the cost of living is to cut their taxes, keep unemployment low and get inflation down. things this government are doing what is the prime minister's assessment to how the very well today's reduction in inflation help both businesses and families with the■e■ost that they face. >> mr. speaker, my honorable friend is exactly right and in r
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country. thanks to the difficult decisions we have tenion is bac. of course there is moreork to do. filling the benefits. it is clear that plan is working and that is why we have able to deliver significant tax cuts worth 900 pounds. this is all progress that would absolutely be put at risk at th. an iconic cornerstone defense and energy capabilities. seeing a shipyard from the administration invest millions. 1500 markers. many of whom are by constituents approval of the guarantee is crucial to consultinhi progress. will the prime minister assur >> thank the honorable gentlemeg the uk shipbuilding. right across the nation. i have seen firsthand what
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economy. commenting specifically on the details of any individual case du t i can assure him we are working closely for their request of a guaranteed. it is under consideration. can i also pay tribute to the member's for all that he does to be a strong advocate for the company, to. >> thank you,?[ smart new 15 mid accident and emergency opened in the early hours this morning will the prime mhe team at hr i welcoming the new doctors and nurses that haveee recruited for the unit and does he agree with me that alongside the new teaching that the west yorkshire investment zone's and the upgrade it shows that we are
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delivering for my constituents thele [applause] congratulate my honorable friend and his it is as he said a real game changer for residents. not the only piece of delivery in his area. he menti■h■úed the upgrade delivering faster journeys but also leveling projects and the new teaching block that it e conservatives that are delivering the priorities of hi. >> the chief prosecutoran arres. this house does not a■x■5 and at but it does aid and abet israel on sales like components at 35 known as the most meatloaf vital -- fighter jet on5p earth.
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so, will the prime minister uphold international law a the most robust licensing system in the w israel if they issue arrest warrants will you comply and make shey e. >> always nice to see the changed labor party in action■d■ >> when it comes to default unhl development, mr. speaker. still subject to a final decision. there is no morallytween a demod government exercisingts right and the acts of a terrorist group. actions do absolutely nothing to get a pause in the fighting, to get theám hosges out or aid in.
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>> thank you, mr. speaker. if you would me to say a breaking so many rules today.ct. my shoes would knock over the plastic feet and mnot go over. my apologies for that. i wanted toet things. first ofp being there for me. for coming to visit. theyhe rest of the hospital thought it must be directly ill because they said that guy has a director. [laughter] but you have cared for you are the person in this chamber that i would minister. he has been with me throughout. he has not■m it. he has been with me several
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times. that shows the real depth of the character of the prime minister. your wife is in the chamber and r daily members. my wif single day for those many months in the hospital. she cannly do that because of the support of family behind her in the publi ana unfortunately. many of the staff that took me from where i was close to death1 took me from close to deathooda. thank you for that. prime minisr question here. can we please ensure that we
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embed recognition of early signs of sepsis. it would not of works for me if we can stop somebody ending up like that is a job well done. to impress upon your health ministers to allow the provision of appropriate prosthetics for . thank you, [applause] >> mr. speaker, it is so wonderful to hear from my honorable friend. also personally paying tribute to his family who are here. i know firsthand the extraordinary job they did to support him over the months. they deserve our absolute admiration and thanks for what they have done. on the question he raises can i also pay tribute to the nhs workers that look after him. he is right that sepsis is a
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devastat c working hard to raise awareness and i know heillole in doing th. without getting into all the details i will just say he is right. they have recognized this morning that more needs to be done. i can assure him that we will do that. discussing with him shortly as well i his2em+■5
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