Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Craig Williams Excerpts
Thursday 22nd September 2022

(1 year, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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The hon. Lady will know that we have acted swiftly to bring forward measures to help households and businesses with the rising cost of energy. The Government will also address the underlying issues that are exacerbating the problem. One of those has been announced today, and the Business Secretary has answered an urgent question on that. I urge all Members of the House to concentrate on issues that will help us to increase supply of energy, as well as controlling the costs.

Craig Williams Portrait Craig Williams (Montgomeryshire) (Con)
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The air ambulance is a vital service for many areas of the United Kingdom, and none more so than the rural areas of mid-Wales. Wales Air Ambulance is a great charity that is very dear to the hearts of my constituents, and something we support all year round. The bases are being reconfigured, however, and the air ambulance at Welshpool airport, of which we are very proud, looks to be moved further north. May we have a debate in Government time on the funding and coverage of air ambulances? The service is incredibly important to rural Wales, and we must keep it.

None Portrait Several hon. Members rose—
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