PM addresses Owen Paterson saga during hospital visit

PM addresses Owen Paterson saga during hospital visit

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Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the handling of the Patterson case and the need for reforms in the Parliamentary standards process. It emphasizes the importance of cross-party agreement and an appeals process for difficult cases. The speaker shifts focus to the urgency of COVID-19 booster jabs to protect the NHS and manage winter pressures. Criticism from Sir John Major is addressed, and the speaker reiterates the commitment to reform and booster rollout.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the speaker regarding the parliamentary standards process?

To ensure a fair and correct process

To abolish the standards committee

To ignore the process entirely

To focus solely on individual cases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's top priority concerning public health?

Building new hospitals

Improving education

Reducing taxes

Rolling out COVID-19 booster jabs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of 75 to 79-year-olds have received their booster jabs according to the speaker?

50%

60%

73%

80%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker respond to Sir John Major's criticism?

By agreeing with the criticism

By ignoring the criticism

By emphasizing the need for a cross-party approach

By resigning from the position

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the speaker attribute to Catherine Stone in the parliamentary standards system?

She is irrelevant to the system

Her role is a matter for the speaker and ongoing debate

She is the sole decision-maker

She is responsible for the entire system