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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, may I congratulate the Boys’ Brigade in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency? It is the most amazing youth movement right across the world and it really is an example of what…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI too heard about that report, which was very concerning. The hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise this matter in the House. I encourage her to seek an Adjournment debate so…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman rightly raises a serious constituency issue, and if he would like to write to me with the details I will take it up with the Department for Work and Pensions on…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman got a resoundingly popular response to that. Of course, there is a long way to go with the restoration and renewal of the palace. We have made good progress,…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman has raised this very serious issue on a number of occasions at business questions, and he is absolutely right to do so. He knows that I share his grave concern…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important point, and it is vital that resources are shared appropriately when they can be, to ensure that all our citizens receive appropriate levels of…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am absolutely not Superwoman, but I consider the matter carefully on a regular basis—indeed, I consider daily the priorities for legislation and the time available. Obviously we…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is right to raise that concerning issue. Questions to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are on Monday 28 January, and I encourage him to…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I once again commend the hon. Lady for her fantastic campaign, which has had such widespread support across the House? I will be very happy to chase up a response as soon as…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising the issue of community post offices. They do a fantastic job, and they are often the only retail outlet as well as the only…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, I thoroughly congratulate all in Coventry on the fantastic start to their year as city of sport. We all wish them well. It is a brilliant role model for all of us who want…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am just too tempted, Mr Speaker; you are going to love this. I say in response to the hon. Gentleman: “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” On the…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a very important point. We are all aware of stories of unnecessary procedures and the inappropriate use of so-called medical interventions. He is…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI can assure the hon. Lady that Members can always continue to raise issues and concerns in this place. She will be aware that the Government do not comment on judicial reviews…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an incredibly important point. I certainly was not aware of the shocking rise in the use of antidepressants. He will be aware that mindfulness courses…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her comments, and I am listening very carefully. She will appreciate that what happens in this place is a matter for Members. A number of…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I say that I have the greatest regard for the hon. Lady? She raises very important issues in this place and she is right to do so. She is raising the issue of one of our…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs ever, my hon. Friend is a strong voice for his constituents, and I congratulate Dr Gray’s hospital on its anniversary. I know that he has been working hard to support the “Keep…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI congratulate the hon. Gentleman and his constituents on their excellent and incredibly important work in lung screening. I agree with him about the importance of such screening.…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this important issue. All EU citizens who have come to the UK to make their lives here and contribute to our economy and society are…17 Jan 2019