Speeches and Debates

Peter Aldous speaks in Environment Bill debate

26th February 2020

Peter Aldous welcomes plans for an ambitious environmental strategy and urges improvements in air quality, prioritisation of coastal defences, better water management and full independence for the new Office for Environmental Protection.

Peter Aldous backs Sixth Form Colleges Association campaign for more investment in post-16 education funding

25th February 2020

Peter Aldous speaks in a debate on post-16 education and backs the Sixth Form Colleges Association campaign for the 16-to-18 funding rate to be increased to £4,760. He highlights the particular challenges in coastal communities.

Peter Aldous speaks in a debate on the future of the UK oil and gas industry

25th February 2020

Speaking in a debate on the future of the UK oil and gas industry, Peter Aldous highlights opportunities in the sector as the UK moves to a net zero future. There is an ongoing role in providing energy security without importing from overseas; the promotion of gas, hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage; collaboration and skills transfer with offshore renewables and the decommissioning of oil and gas assets in the North Sea.

Peter Aldous urges fair funding review for local government

24th February 2020

Peter Aldous welcomes moves to reduce the funding gap for County authorities such as Suffolk, but calls on the Government to press ahead with the fair funding review and ensure a fairer distribution of resources for the long term.

Peter Aldous calls for review of the police funding formula which fails to recognise many pressures specific to Suffolk

24th February 2020

Speaking in a debate on the Police Grant Report, Peter Aldous welcomes the increased settlement for Suffolk constabulary, but calls for a review of the formula for calculating the annual settlement which fails to recognise a number of specific pressures facing the area.

Peter Aldous calls for Government action to address coastal flooding

24th February 2020

Peter Aldous calls on the Government to act to protect coastal communities from flooding and highlights the impact of recent storms on communities such as Pakefield.

Peter Aldous speaks in a debate on the future of UK fisheries

12th February 2020

Peter Aldous outlines measures needed in the Fisheries Bill to revitalise the East Anglian fishing industry, boost economic regeneration of coastal towns and ensure we fish sustainably, in particlar we need to tighten loopholes so that unacceptable practices, such as electro-pulse fishing, are not permitted. In the forthcoming EU negotiations, Peter highlights the need to change the way fishing opportunities are allocated between countries by moving to a geographical-area means of allocation.

Peter Aldous calls on Government to tackle five-week wait for universal credit

4th February 2020

Peter Aldous welcomes the delay of the roll-out of universal credit and for the changes that have already been made. He calls on the Government to make further changes to get rid of the five-week wait.

Peter Aldous questions Transport Secretary on progress on the Lowestoft third crossing

30th January 2020

Peter Aldous questions the Transport Secretary about the delay in the decision on the development consent order for the Lowestoft third crossing.

Peter Aldous calls for speedier action and longer-term certainty in funding provision to address homelessness

29th January 2020

Peter Aldous welcomes Government efforts to address homelessness and rough sleeping but calls for speedier action and longer-term certainty in funding provision.