Ministerial Code

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Adam Thompson

Monday 24th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Just to be helpful, it was me who asked for the report.

[Adam Thompson (Erewash) (Lab)]

My constituents have not forgotten following the rules during lockdown only to find out that the then Government, who set those rules, were having raucous, drunken parties in the corridors of power. I greatly welcome this Government’s strengthening the ministerial code and ensuring that our nation’s leaders are properly held to account. What is the Minister’s response to those who served in the previous Government having the brass neck to lecture this Government on standards in public life?

[Josh Simons]

I thank my hon. Friend for that powerful point. It is somewhat ironic to be asked the urgent question by a former PPS to a Prime Minister who did so much to corrode trust in government. Under that Prime Minister, as opposed to this one, not one but two independent advisers resigned from their posts because they did not feel able to conduct their inquiries. I will not take lectures from the Conservative party on standards in public life.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Adam Thompson

Thursday 13th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Those were very important opening statements, but these are topical questions. We have about five minutes to go, and some Members will not get in now, so I do not know why they are standing to catch my eye.

[Adam Thompson (Erewash) (Lab)]

T4. Much of Erewash is on a floodplain, so the Flood Re scheme is an enormous help to my constituents, particularly those who were catastrophically affected by Storm Babet in 2023. However, local businesses have told me that there is no similar scheme to support their properties. What steps is the Minister taking to support businesses that are struggling after severe flooding episodes?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising that important issue. I share his concern about the ability of local businesses to recover from flood events. The Government are investing £10.5 billion to better protect 900,000 properties around the country. The flood resilience taskforce will look into what more can be done to support homes and businesses during the recovery period after flooding.

House of Commons

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Adam Thompson

Friday 25th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Adam Thompson (Erewash) (Lab)]

I beg to move, That the House sit in private.

Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).

The House proceeded to a Division.

[Mr Speaker]

The Serjeant at Arms needs to investigate the delay in the Lobby, please.