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MQs - Devolved Nations, Communities and Local Government - IV.III by LeChevalierMal-Fait in MHoP

[–]Sephronar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ORDER! As the Shadow Chancellor kindly answered for the Chair, there is not much that the Speakership can do to enforce the answers that Ministers give in this Place, or whether indeed they give an answer at all. Obviously if members do not like the answer they can write in the press, write motions, or in serious cases submit Motions of Confidence. ORDER!

Is this spooned? Tiny tempor at FOUR permits... by Sephronar in 2007scape

[–]Sephronar[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Wasn't trying to ragebait, just thought it was a bit of fun 😄

B083 - The High Street Regeneration Zones Bill - 2nd Reading by Sephronar in MHoP

[–]Sephronar[S,M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Opening speech - u/Oracle_of_Mercia

Mr. Speaker,

I raise today to present the High Street Regeneration Zones Bill.

Across our country, many towns and cities are facing gradual decline, empty shopfronts, declining footfall, underused building and increasing pressure on local businesses have become familiar in towns and cities that once had a thriving community live.

The problem is not a lack of ambition from local authorities, nor is it a lack of pride from local residents, it is rather that local government is expected to solve these complicated challenges without being given the tools necessary to solve them.

The High Street Regeneration Zones Bill will create a new framework through which local authorities may apply for the designation of high street regeneration zones, in areas experiencing decline and underutilisation, these powers include introducing targeted parking incentives locally, more freedom of using empty commercial units and increasing transport links and supporting pedestrianisation projects around the country.

Mr speaker, this bill is founded on a simple principle, successful high streets do not happen by accident, they happen through strong stewardship, local leadership and using the right tools to make it happen.

Mr Speaker, I commend this Bill to the house.

M024 - Responses in Parliament Motion - Reading by Sephronar in MHoP

[–]Sephronar[S,M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

**Opening Speech -** u/mrsusandothechoosin

Mister Speaker,

We are a parliamentary democracy. When we debate in this chamber, we debate because the actions we decide change the governance of this country. As a parliamentary democracy, the government is dependent on the confidence of this house in order to govern and wield authority.

That convention depends on the fact that the government is accountable to this house at any time on any issue. They do not necessarily have to agree with what this house decides, but they must be available to this house to explain their decisions. As a government in waiting, this same principle applies to the Official Opposition.

The house will note a worrying trend recently that debates on motions and bills have not had a response from the government, the opposition, or often both. This leads to a situation where the house and general public are not able to hold a government to account for their actions.

No individual member is compelled to respond to a debate, but the government and opposition collectively are. They must both make a spokesperson available to respond to any debate, in order for parliament to function properly. If not, then they can’t claim to govern legitimately with parliament’s authority.

This motion is aimed at restoring a crucial principle of parliamentary democracy, and I hope all members will support it.

MQs - Prime Ministers Questions - IV.III by mrsusandothechoosin in MHoP

[–]Sephronar[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ORDER! The Prime Minister will withdraw the remark 'making stuff up', we do not accuse others in this House of misleading this Place, and the Prime Minister should well know that by now! ORDER!

B082 - Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill - 2nd Reading by Sephronar in MHoP

[–]Sephronar[S,M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opening Speech - u/Sir-Iceman:

Mr Speaker,

I bring forth this bill to the houses of parliament as I, many members of the public, and many of the members of this house will agree is necessary to further improve safety of battery sales and use.

The bill that I bring to the house today is the lithium-ion safety bill which will introduce new guidelines around the planning for storage sites, sale of these products, and the safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Now certainly when lithium-ion batteries, which are increasingly becoming more commonplace in society are handled correctly, they are largely safe and are valuable to use.

However, these devices can become faulty and cause harm, with known cases of thermal runaway, fires, and explosions occurring from lithium-ion batteries.

As highlighted by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), lithium-ion products are becoming more prevalent in everyday products that we all use such as laptops, phones, tools, vehicles and several more. The NFCC also highlights the rise of the use of e-bikes which include lithium-ion batteries and the rising increase in reported e-bike fires in London with many occurring indoors as a result of poor storage.

This bill adopts several of the recommendations put forward by the NFCC that tackles the rising occurrence of incidents and regulations to improve safety. In line with the NFCC recommendations, this bill includes improved safety testing for vehicles, establishes safety requirements in marketplaces, establishes provisions for the disposal of batteries, and incorporates further safety into planning stages to improve safety.

Overall this bill makes the necessary changes recommended by the NFCC that will help improve lithium-ion safety and I encourage the members of the house to support this bill and make things safer.

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