Richard Quigley MP: speeches

Speeches

• 23 Jun 2026 · Puberty Blockers · Hansard source

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  I will not, I am afraid—I did warn you, although I do like the hon. Gentleman very much.

• 29 Apr 2026 · Sexual Assault Survivors: Isle of Wight · Hansard source

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  1. What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of support available to survivors of sexual assault on the Isle of Wight.

• 29 Apr 2026 · Sexual Assault Survivors: Isle of Wight · Hansard source

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  I thank the Minister for her answer. On the Isle of Wight, the absence of a sexual assault referral centre means that survivors of rape and sexual assault are often required to make a long ferry journey to Portsmouth or Southampton—sometimes in the very clothes they were assaulted in—to access the specialist support they need. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can finally address and overcome that injustice faced by women and girls on the Isle of Wight?

• 23 Apr 2026 · Cross-departmental Working · Hansard source

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  21. What steps his Department is taking to improve cross-departmental working.

• 23 Apr 2026 · Cross-departmental Working · Hansard source

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  Happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. My right hon. Friend may have heard me say what a fantastic place the Isle of Wight is to live, work and learn. Does he agree that our island is uniquely well placed to test exciting new policies and initiatives across all Departments to speed up national roll-out, as evidenced in an article this week in Computer Weekly by James Findlay, and that rather than being left behind, as we were under the previous Conservative Government, it is now time for the Isle of Wight to be a leader in building the better country that this Government want and that we all deserve?

• 21 Apr 2026 · Interpol: Red Notices · Hansard source

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  2. What discussions she has had with international counterparts on the adequacy of safeguards governing Interpol red notices issued in respect of British citizens.

• 2 Feb 2026 · Naval Shipbuilding · Hansard source

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  13. What steps he is taking to support naval shipbuilding.

• 26 Jan 2026 · PIP Review: Cancer Patients · Hansard source

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  2. If he will take steps to ensure that the Timms review of personal independence payment does not propose changes that would affect people undergoing cancer treatment.

• 20 Jan 2026 · Tackling Forced Labour Practices · Hansard source

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  4. What steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle forced labour practices.

• 20 Jan 2026 · Tackling Forced Labour Practices · Hansard source

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  I thank the Minister for his response. However, the UK’s Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned that without stronger action, we risk falling behind the EU and the US, and even becoming a dumping ground for goods produced with forced labour. Will the Government commit to introducing legislation that sends a clear and unequivocal message that the UK stands firmly against Uyghur forced labour, and will not allow such products into our market?

• 2 Dec 2025 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  T5. My constituent has expressed deep concern for his family and friends in Syria who belong to a minority ethnic group and he seeks reassurance. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that all minority communities in Syria are protected?

• 21 Oct 2025 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  T8. I welcome the changes in the GP booking system, but in many cases it is still very difficult to obtain a GP appointment on the Isle of Wight. A large factor in that is the difficulty of recruiting GPs to the island. Will the Minister assure me that he will investigate all options for improving GP recruitment to coastal, rural and island communities, like mine?

• 3 Sept 2025 · Hospitality Sector · Hansard source

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  Unlike most, if not all, of the Conservative Members listed on the Order Paper as supporters of the motion, my wife and I own two successful hospitality businesses. We welcome the increase in national insurance contributions and the improvements in workers’ rights because they are good for our employees, our businesses and our customers. Does the Minister agree that the Tories only know how to race to the bottom and not how to give workers a leg up?

• 3 Sept 2025 · Hospitality Sector · Hansard source

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• 2 Sept 2025 · Eating Disorders: Prevention of Deaths · Hansard source

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  I thank the Minister for his response and all hon. Members for their thoughtful contributions. It has been truly heartening. This is the main message I hope to leave today: one death from any eating disorder is one too many. These deaths are not inevitable; they are preventable, yet far too many lives have already been lost, and far too many people continue to suffer needlessly. I am pleased that the Minister and the Department have committed forcefully to improving the area, and to working with members of the APPG and me. We look forward to launching our report, at the end of October, on preventing eating disorder deaths. I hope to see many of my colleagues there when we do. Lastly, I pay tribute to Zara’s mum, to Debs and cousin Tricia, and to all the parents fighting for the wellbeing of their children. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the matter of the prevention of deaths from eating disorders.