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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman has raised an important issue. We want to increase voter registration and ensure that as many people as possible participate in our democracy. Questions to the…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that the hon. Gentleman has seen fit to raise this issue, and delighted by his happiness about the work that his constituents are doing. It is vital for us all to…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to commend and pay tribute to all APPGs, and in particular the one on trailer safety to which the hon. Lady has referred. Issues that crop up in our own…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAs ever, the hon. Gentleman has raised a very important point. We are committed to freedom of religious belief, and are very concerned about the severity and scale of violations…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an incredibly important point. It is absolutely right that we do everything we can to ensure we keep our communities safe. That is why the Government…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am genuinely sorry to hear about the situation of the hon. Lady’s constituent. As she will know, Ministers have apologised for the mistakes that were made. Windrush citizens are…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI commend my hon. Friend for raising that issue and I pay tribute to the impressive performance of his excellent Conservative Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. We are…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAgain, I pay tribute to the amazing work of firefighters. Particularly at this time of year and as we get to the summer, moorland fires and forest fires are a real problem and a…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is very well aware that it is the Government’s policy to leave the European Union in an orderly way, and that means leaving with a deal. He will also be aware that…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important point. In fact, the EU settlement scheme is being well used. As I understand it, several hundred thousand settlement arrangements have…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFantastic—and I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for his question. Of course, he is absolutely right that we want thriving high streets. Britain’s retailers are a crucial part…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very important point, which I will take away and consider carefully. I am grateful to him for raising this point. This gives me an opportunity to…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThere will be a lot of sympathy across the House for the hon. Gentleman on the need for corporate pay to remain at a suitable level and not to be excessive. There are concerns…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. Westminster Hall will be sitting Monday hours on the Tuesday, alongside this Chamber. I sincerely regret that, owing to the pressures of the…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very serious issue, and she will know that there has been a consultation and evidence gathering about the problem. I am glad to hear that she has a debate…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a really concerning issue. It is appalling that in the 21st century people still face discrimination and persecution because of who they are or who they love.…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman feels extremely strongly about this, and I absolutely sympathise with his view. He will appreciate, as will all hon. Members, that this issue comes up…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady makes a very good point. A number of her hon. Friends have raised that issue at business questions in recent weeks. It is absolutely right that there should be fair…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important issue about dangerous products and the appalling impact that they can have if, for example, they catch fire in somebody’s home. She is right…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that hon. Members right across the House want to see electoral registration boosted and improved. That is precisely what the Cabinet Office is seeking to do, while at…11 Apr 2019