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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this incredibly concerning issue. Across the House, we are all worried about the increase in the use of knives as the weapon of…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an issue of great concern, which is the religious persecution of minorities. On this occasion, it is in Yemen, which is, in itself, the world’s worst…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI was not aware of the issue that the hon. Gentleman raises. I strongly encourage him to write to MOD Ministers directly or, indeed, if he wants to write to me following business…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a really valid point about teaching young people how to better protect themselves, and he is absolutely right to do so. There is so much that we can do…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a horrible case. It is awful to hear of someone fleeing domestic violence and being unable to find shelter overnight, and he is absolutely right to raise…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think all hon. Members would support a target to ensure that those with particular needs are catered for in our housing policy. He will be aware that we have Ministry of…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry to hear that it is nearing the third anniversary—it is extraordinary how fast time passes—and I am sympathetic to the hon. Gentleman’s request for further…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very sympathetic to the hon. Gentleman’s question. I can well understand it. Schools must be able to cover all the incidental costs arising from changes in pensions policy…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will appreciate that there are quite strict rules regarding consultation and the provision of a proper evidence base before bank branches are closed. He will…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising this issue. It is incredibly important that we consider all the issues around pension changes. She will be aware that the Government…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseShould we do such a thing, I would be tempted to join in. Bus services in my constituency have really been cut. I have been looking at community bus services, with some success,…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI was not aware of the particular report that the hon. Gentleman mentioned, but I know that there would be enormous concern across the House about a failure in any part of the…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWe have all been really shocked to hear of this potential loss of life. I know that everything is being done to try to find out what has happened. I absolutely share in the hon.…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this incredibly troubling issue. We have had a number of debates on the subject. He may be aware that the Prime Minister has asked…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the experience of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents. It is appalling when train services are not running, and I completely sympathise. He will be aware…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI pay tribute to Councillor Deb Harvey for her work—she has, as the hon. Lady suggests, contributed a huge amount to pushing this issue forward. I do not know the answer to the…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that we are seeking to roll out a vastly improved system of support to help people to get into work, and also to provide greater support for those…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady will be aware that the Agriculture Bill is going through the parliamentary process as we speak. It will make a decisive shift in support for farmers and ensure that…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI send my sympathies to James’s family, and I think the whole House would want to send their condolences. This is a very sad story, and I pay tribute to the hon. Lady for her…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his long-standing service on the Justice Committee. I gather that he has just retired from that Committee—he seems far too young to be retiring…24 Jan 2019