Questions
Oral questions: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“16. What steps she is taking to support the long-term financial sustainability of farm businesses.…”
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Anna Gelderd
LabourMP for South East Cornwall
What Anna said recently
Questions
Urgent question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will make a statement on the management of the Maritime Coastguard Agency and proposed changes to payments made to Coastguard Rescue Officers.
“Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank the Minister for his continued engagement with me and with other members, but given this unique nature of the Coast Guard rescue officer role and the extraordinary commitment that they show. Including my own ar…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Defence Investment Plan
“Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I very much welcome today’s announcement and the multibillion-pound investment in His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport. Given the scale of the opportunity, will the Secretary of State outline how the Government…”
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Debate
Defence Spending and Readiness
“In Armed Forces Week, will my honourable Friend join me in thanking the brave men and women, the staff and the recruits of HMS Raleigh, the local community that keep them going and especially the reservists, who are such unsung heroes in th…”
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Q13. I welcome the Government’s willingness to take tough action to protect young people online. It reflects growing concerns about the harms that can arise from online platforms, including self-harm, suicide and poor mental health. The con…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Health and Social Care
“Access to NHS dentistry remains too difficult in rural and coastal communities such as South East Cornwall, where residents face long travel times and limited provision. Will the Minister meet me to discuss what next steps we can take to im…”
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Legislation
Armed Forces Bill
“It is a privilege to speak in support of the Bill and the Government amendments tabled today, which improve housing, strengthen protections for serving personnel and their families, and ensure that our armed forces are prepared for the chal…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Coastal Communities: Government Support
“I thank my honourable Friend for securing this important debate. During half-term last week, Looe in my constituency saw some really difficult antisocial behaviour, with our public services under pressure to deliver. I welcome the dispersal…”
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Debate
Defence Readiness
“Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. This King’s Speech makes it clear that defence readiness is changing. It will always be about the strength and professionalism of our armed forces personnel and their families, but it is also about energy sec…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Meur ras, Mr Speaker. As the Government work to unlock economic growth and strengthen social cohesion across the country, it is crucial that residents in every part of the UK feel that they are getting a fair share. I am concerned that supp…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“In South East Cornwall we are rightly very proud of Cornwall Air Ambulance, which, along with more than 20 air ambulance charities across the UK, carries out vital lifesaving work, responding to over 130 missions daily and attending some of…”
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Debate
Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns
“Yesterday I, alongside many constituents, was trapped on the main line—the one line we have between Cornwall and London—as a fire on the line caused havoc for businesses and constituents. I pay tribute to the emergency services, who respond…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“People in South East Cornwall regularly contact me with serious concerns about poor property management practices, such as high service charges and limited accountability from managing agents, including FirstPort. I am also hearing from res…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Extreme Climate and Weather Events: National Resilience
“I thank my honourable Friend for calling for this really important debate. There are vulnerable residents across Cornwall, and particularly in South East Cornwall. The ability of different data collectors to work alongside each other, and e…”
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Debate
St Piran’s Day
“I congratulate my honourable Friend on securing this really important debate. He talks rightly about our pride in our industrial heritage and in the industrial future we will secure when we work together with all communities to celebrate Co…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Spring Forecast
“I warmly welcome that the UK will now, thanks to these Labour choices, spend £3 billion less per year on debt interest up to 2030. My constituents need to feel that in their daily lives, so will the Chancellor further outline how we will un…”
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Debate
Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity
“Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am pleased to have secured a debate on this issue, which I have campaigned on consistently since becoming the Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall, and which has existed for many years before my tim…”
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Debate
Fishing Industry
“Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the right honourable Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for securing the debate. I start by thanking all those who support our fleets when things go wrong. Having previously worked for the…”
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Legislation
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
“I align myself with the comments made by my honourable Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger). In South East Cornwall, we may be geographically removed from Diego Garcia, but we are closely connected to the realities of our nation…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Storm Goretti
“Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I align myself with the previous comments regarding the tragic loss of life in Cornwall and add my thanks to the local emergency services, utilities companies and local people who worked tirelessly over the w…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker, and happy new year to you and your office. This year provides an opportunity to secure our vital local and national infrastructure, so I ask the Leader of the House for Government time to be allocated to disc…”
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Debate
Rural Communities
“It is a real pleasure to speak in this debate on behalf of the towns, farms and coastal villages of South East Cornwall. Our rolling hills and dramatic coastline attract visitors from across the country, but they also support our livelihood…”
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Legislation
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
“I am pleased to support this Bill as the MP for South East Cornwall, which is a constituency of hard-working rural and coastal communities where digital access remains a problem, as there are long distances between services and few alternat…”
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Debate
Seasonal Work
“On that point, it is important to note that businesses such as the Co-op and IKEA are supportive. The Minister mentions red tape; time and again, businesses in my constituency tell me that bureaucracy is holding them back. Will the Minister…”
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Debate
Budget Resolutions
“This Budget sets out fair decisions that benefit communities across the country that have felt the strain of the last decade, and that expect to see the change that they voted for delivered, and the cost of living brought under control. I a…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Critical Minerals Strategy
“Cornwall has a proud history of mining, and this announcement means that we will also lead the way in meeting the UK’s future demand for critical minerals, so I warmly welcome the Minister’s statement. The Government’s plan will create oppo…”
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Debate
Remembrance Day: Armed Forces
“As we mark this season of remembrance, I am honoured, on behalf of the people of South East Cornwall, to pay tribute to the extraordinary men and women of our armed forces—those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those who continue to ser…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Remote Coastal Communities
“In my constituency, high levels of second home ownership, short-term holiday lets and holiday homes reduce the housing supply for local families and force them away from their important support systems. Does my honourable Friend agree that …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Defence Industrial Strategy
“I welcome the Minister’s statement, and congratulate him on his new role. It is fantastic that Plymouth has been named as the site of one of the defence growth deals; this is very positive for South East Cornwall, given our close ties with …”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Following the recent Channel 4 documentary “Poisoned: Killer in the Post”, may we have a statement from the Ministry of Justice on the action being taken to tackle a specific and growing threat of online content promoting chemical methods o…”
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