"For many of my constituents who work in Greater Manchester life sciences and in the Cheshire life sciences corridor, the Government’s drive to increase research and development into vaccines is really important. Recognising the importance of this to our local economy, what are the Government doing to increase and develop …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"For over 40 years, Jim Hall Sports has been at the heart of Bramhall village. However, the future of the shop is in doubt after Nike’s decision to terminate its supply agreements with smaller independent shops. This follows years of annual rises in the amounts that independent retailers have needed …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"I welcome the launch of the Ayrton fund and the £1 billion for the creation of new technologies. We also have a proud history of commitment to developing countries through international aid. How will the fund fit into our existing commitments?..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"As increasing numbers of high street banks are closing, post offices offer a potential solution for communities suddenly left without a branch facility. However, sub-postmasters are not yet able to carry out the full range of transactions that customers expect. What can the Minister do to help our post offices, …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"Q Now that the Bill has been introduced, what in your view is the main priority in developing a new nuclear safeguards regime for the UK?
Dr Golshan: There are a number of aspects. The first one is to ensure that the secondary legislation is in place at the …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"Q This question is actually a continuation of that line of thought. How far does UK participation in Euratom enable access for nuclear research funding?
Rupert Cowan: In terms of research, which is a separate issue, it is fundamental. All the joint research—the Joint European Torus and so forth—is …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"Q What do you see as the biggest risks to the industry of leaving Euratom?
Angela Hepworth: On the safeguards regime first, our concern is about the amount that has to be done to have the safeguarding regime in place in time. As I say, in principle we are …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"Q It is great to know that in Manchester you train up these great future scientists; they are the technical, highly skilled jobs that we need. One of your issues and concerns seems to be about having sufficient staff to man the safeguarding progress at a time of high …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"QWhen you say £10 billion, what is that related to?
Professor Matthews: That is related to the operation of nuclear power stations in the fuel cycle industry, which consists of processing and manufacturing nuclear fuels, manufacturing the nuclear fuel elements, and enrichment of uranium. The work still going …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech
"Q So the training that you are doing and undertaking with the students in Manchester is crucial to the future.
Professor Matthews: Yes, but it is not enough, even at the rate that we are going. We have two major doctoral programmes in the UK that we co-operate with—one …..." Mary Robinson - View Speech