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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a specific concern in his constituency, and I am very sympathetic to his problem. I encourage him to seek an Adjournment debate so that he can discuss…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs I said in response to an earlier question about BBC licences, the Prime Minister made it clear that she expects that these licences continue to be made available. They are…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady refers to an important issue that has been raised in the Chamber several times. Dangerous driving causes too many deaths. We had a debate on road safety quite…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry to hear that. I have recently recruited people and did not have the same problem. It may be an isolated case, but if the hon. Gentleman wants to write to me, I will…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that there was absolutely no need for further SNP tax rises or cuts, thanks to this Government delivering a further £950 million funding boost in…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman should keep pursuing that debate. I am sure that Mr Speaker is listening carefully. He is right that retail crime is a blight on businesses across our…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know just how valuable local post offices are, particularly in rural or isolated areas, so I am genuinely sorry to hear about the closure of Goxhill post office. They are a…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI was unaware of that issue before the hon. Gentleman raised it, but he is right to do so. He may like to raise the matter with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am glad that the hon. Lady got the chance to mention Newport County’s achievements in the Chamber, and I commend her for doing so. She is right to say that the debate on sport…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government have an excellent record of supporting private Member’s Bills to get into statute, and since 2010 more than 50 have received Royal Assent. The Government maintain…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have chatted to our hon. Friend the Member for Taunton Deane (Rebecca Pow), who has been pleased to tell me about some of the excellent infrastructure projects that she has…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI congratulate the hon. Lady and her colleagues who are taking part in the trial of this new scheme, which will enhance the information available to the Chamber. She will be aware…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that all hon. and right hon. Members would agree with my right hon. Friend that puppy smuggling is an appalling trade. The UK is rightly proud of our high animal welfare…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that our town centres are vital to the sense of community and to all the issues that we worry about, such as loneliness, isolation, keeping a…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs Jane Austen said, “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends”, so of course I will be delighted to meet my hon. Friend. He raises a very important…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises a vital issue. I am sure that many right hon. and hon. Members will have seen the news today of a jihadi fighter looking to return to the United…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI did try hard to meet the hon. Gentleman’s request, but he will appreciate that there will be a very important general debate on the future trade relationships that the…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs Jane Austen said, “Is not general incivility the very essence of love?” I shall therefore take the slightly unhumorous remarks of the hon. Member for Walsall South (Valerie…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for next week is as follows: Monday 18 February—A motion to approve a statutory instrument relating to the draft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2019, followed…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman, who was persistent in requesting a Government debate on serious violence. I am pleased that we have been able to provide that. He raises a…14 Feb 2019