United Kingdom parliament

Joe Robertson

Member of Parliament · Conservative

Transcripts of what Joe Robertson said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

31 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. Immigration and Asylum Bill · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Scope of bill versus Border Force resourcing

      “Thank you, Mrs Jardine. Now you were Director General of Border Force as we've just heard and you talk about the importance of stopping people coming in the first place. But Border Force only has five ocean-going cutters and six…”
      Watch from 36:48

    • Scope of bill versus Border Force resourcing

      “Thank you very much. I only take the opportunity of the ex-Director General of Border Force in front of us and the wider point that's been made of course by government is that this bill has a deterrent effect. But…”
      Watch from 38:50

    • Drafting quality, delegated powers and risks of increased litigation

      “Thank you, Chair. If I could address my question to Professor Singer. Um, we heard in previous evidence about some of the novel or unusual drafting and wording in this bill. So, for example, section 19(4), no weight should be…”
      Watch from 1:09:43
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  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the government's plans for a tourist tax will be terrible for the visitor economy, terrible for jobs, terrible for spend on the high street. The minister thinks it'll be great. We can clear all…”
      Watch from 1:32:51

    • Urgent Question – Saudi East-West oil pipeline closure and UK energy security

      “Jill Robertson. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Saudis' closure of the East-West oil pipeline and the continuing disruption in the Straits of Hormuz demonstrate just how important it is that the UK government issues new licenses to drill in…”
      Watch from 2:17:51

  3. Immigration and Asylum Bill · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Minister and Lib Dem: are NRM referrals being exploited?

      “Thank you, Ms Barker. Can I just understand if I understand correctly, your central point I think Eleanor Lyons and Will Prescott are making is that the issues that this bill is seeking to address is not in your view…”
      Watch from 13:07

    • NCA: limited Bill impact on routes, demand and intelligence

      “Thank you, Chair. The Bill claims to have a deterrent effect, or that it will have a deterrent effect on people coming to the UK illegally. But no matter how robust the Bill may be, is it really the case…”
      Watch from 55:19

  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Q11 Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: scale, administration and NAO critique

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I recently met with one of my constituents, Stan, whose father died through contaminated blood. Like many families, he is facing an endless delay through poor administration of the scheme. It feels like it is…”
      Watch from 31:39

  5. Health and Social Care Committee · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • Regulatory experience gaps and board skills (IT, AI, social care)

      “Thank you. I'd like to put a challenge to you if I may and invite a response. In your questionnaire and indeed in the session today, you've effectively acknowledged that you have relatively little regulatory experience. Does that present a…”
      Watch from 23:24

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Closing of reorganisation statement: Commitment to rapid review

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. When the Secretary of State embarked on local government review for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, her department accepted the principle that the Isle of Wight Council should remain a standalone unitary authority. Now…”
      Watch from 2:30:24

    • Response and debate: Far right, ECHR and small boat policy

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I pay tribute to the brave lifeboat volunteers from Bembridge on the Isle of Wight who responded to the migrant crossing yesterday. Now the Isle of Wight is more than just a little bit…”
      Watch from 3:36:38

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