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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important point. It is vital that we do everything we can to support people with autism, many of whom can have extremely rich and fulfilling lives and may…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important issue, and if she would like to write to me, I can take it up directly with the Department on her behalf. Equally, she may prefer to raise it…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of Orderrose—28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Following the exchanges yesterday in which you quite rightly said you would convene a meeting, it might be of some reassurance to the…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. You have rightly pointed out the same question point. But another point that is very important is that in agreeing tomorrow’s motion we…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)The hon. Lady will appreciate that Mr Speaker’s ruling ensured that this would not be a meaningful vote. She will also appreciate that, since it is for this Parliament to decide…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)No. It would mean that the withdrawal agreement Bill would then be before the House. I think we can all agree that we do not want to be in the situation of asking for another…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)The hon. Gentleman will be aware that motions are amendable, and the selection of amendments is a matter for the Speaker.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)The motion has been tabled, and the hon. Gentleman will be able to find it in the Table Office. [ Interruption. ] I am happy to read it out. It is quite lengthy, so I hope Members…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)I beg to move, That this House shall sit on Friday 29 March 2019. May I start by saying that I recognise that changes to the sittings of the House agreed at short notice can…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise the concern over the slowdown in the car manufacturing sector. Of course businesses are crying out for certainty; they are crying out for this…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in commending Yvonne Squair and all the dedicated Police Scotland youth volunteers for the work they do. The PSYV are groups of young people…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to say that I was not aware of the situation the hon. Lady speaks about. If she would like to write to me after business questions I can certainly seek a proper answer…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady has given me an opportunity to pay tribute to the amazing work done by civil servants, and by officials in all local authorities, to prepare for leaving the European…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that my hon. Friend is a keen fisherman, and he never tells a fisherman’s tale, does he? No, never. I think that we are all keen supporters of this important recreation. It…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIf you will forgive me, Mr Speaker, I would have to add to your examples a win by Northampton Saints. As for the hon. Gentleman’s point, it is simply the case that the motion has…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWell, the people of East Renfrewshire did unseat the Scottish National party MP and elect a Conservative Member, so it is not surprising that it is Scotland’s happiest place to…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI should have thought that the hon. Gentleman would want to celebrate the fact that the NHS has now published its long-term plan, and the fact that a record level of Government…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has raised a number of points about the railways. She is absolutely right to do so. We will be spending nearly £48 billion on improving our railways to deliver…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman has raised an important issue. I pay tribute to all those who do so much volunteering for our communities, and in particular to the Mayor of Bottesford for his…28 Mar 2019