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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises a very important issue. I know all of us across the House support the idea of freedom of speech at all times, but nevertheless within the law. That is…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat I can say to the hon. Lady is that we are looking very carefully at bringing forward a motion later today that, very importantly, must comply with Mr Speaker’s ruling. That…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a very concerning matter and he is absolutely right to do so. The Government are working with the DRC and the World Health Organisation to tackle the latest…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is raising a specific constituency issue, and I encourage her to raise that directly with the Department for Work and Pensions. I would say, again, that the…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of Orderrose—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 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 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 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 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 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 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 HouseThe hon. Lady talks about a debate on leadership qualities. I certainly think that all across this House welcome good leadership where people treat each other with courtesy and…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 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)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. 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 Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises important issues on behalf of her constituents and she is quite right to do so. While banks are obviously commercial businesses, the impact of closures on…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important point. Our high streets and small businesses are so important to the communities that rely on them, and we must recognise the challenges they…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important point. I can tell her that the Justice Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Penrith and The Border (Rory Stewart), is meeting with probation…28 Mar 2019