In Parliament - Matt Rodda

Matt at work in parliament

Here is a log of all Matt’s interventions in the House of Commons. You can click a link to find out more about each

Transport Sector: Support and Covid-19 Emergency Funding

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Our country faces an unprecedented crisis due to the coronavirus, and I pay tribute to transport workers—bus drivers and others—who have risked their safety at this very difficult...

Free School Meals

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent point about how the voluntary sector, individuals and local councils have stood up and filled the enormous gap left by the Government. I pay tribute to the...

After Clause 1 - Impact of section 1 on the social care sector

Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Does my hon. Friend agree that having physical proof is deeply reassuring to many older people in particular, some of whom might not be familiar with IT and might feel that an IT-based system...

After Clause 1 - Impact of section 1 on the social care sector

Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Will the Minister give way?

Local Contact Tracing

Commons debates

I will not, I am afraid, because of the time pressure. I have reported these matters to the Universities Minister, who is trying to help, but the current system means that she is unable to move...

Local Contact Tracing

Commons debates

I would like to make three brief points in support of the motion. First, as I mentioned to the Minister, I have direct experience from Reading and Woodley that supports the motion. Residents have...

Local Contact Tracing

Commons debates

I am grateful to the Minister for giving way on that point, as I wish to ask her to investigate something for me. In Reading, we have been waiting for some time for a new testing centre, and this...

Local Contact Tracing

Commons debates

Local Contact Tracing

Commons debates

Will my hon. Friend give way?

New Clause 8 - Agency arrangements between sea fish licensing authorities

Fisheries Bill [Lords]

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

It is a pleasure to be able to speak in this important debate. I would like to offer my condolences to the hon. Member for Morley and Outwood (Andrea Jenkyns) on her loss. I would like to speak...

Clause 4 - Multi-annual financial assistance plans

Agriculture Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

I wish to declare an interest: I have several relatives who are farmers. I rise to speak in favour of the Lords amendments. I realise that time is pressing, so I will address the needs and...

Clause 4 - Multi-annual financial assistance plans

Agriculture Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

I absolutely support my hon. Friend’s points about the importance of farming and of a long-term vision to support our farmers. I think that tonight’s debate is significant for us and...

Town and Country Planning

Commons debates

I would like to briefly address my remarks to both the SIs and the wider changes that the Government propose to make to planning policy. I also endorse the concerns raised by the hon. Member for...

Transport Supply Chains: Covid-19

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I would like to say that my thoughts, and I am sure the thoughts of the whole House, are with the injured and all those affected by the recent bus accident in Winchester....

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill

Commons debates

At the heart of it, is not the issue that this whole thing comes across as a giant piece of bluff and bluster by a failing Prime Minister? As my hon. Friend rightly hints at, this is a means to...

High Rise Flats: Insulation

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress has been made on allocating financial support to leaseholders to replace dangerous cladding; and what...

Awarding of Qualifications: Role of Ministers

Commons debates

I am grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way on that very point. How does he reconcile the two statements he has just made? On the one hand, he talked about reconciling the model,...

New Clause 1 - Duties of owner or manager

Fire Safety Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for that contribution, because it points out just how dire this problem is, on so many fronts. The point I was about to make relates not just to the taller buildings or...

New Clause 1 - Duties of owner or manager

Fire Safety Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate tonight. Thank you for reminding me of that very important point as well. I would like to...

Housing: Construction

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has for a public consultation on the Government's proposals for changes to the planning system; what...