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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure many hon. Members would agree with my hon. Friend that many charities benefit from national lottery grants, and I commend her for suggesting a public meeting to spread…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a matter of great concern regarding the abuse of people for their faith, and he is right to do so. I encourage him to raise it directly at Foreign Office…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have announced that the House will have an opportunity next Wednesday to debate additional days for private Members’ Bills. I have listened carefully to representations made by…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI commend my hon. Friend for raising the possibility of this software, and I absolutely agree that something that is created in the United Kingdom that saves police officers…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI understand that the hon. Gentleman works with my hon. Friend the Member for Banbury (Victoria Prentis) on a cross-party group that is looking into the issue. It is right that we…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a point that concerns not just his constituents in Crawley, but many others around the country. Drivers expect NCP to play by the rules and erect clear…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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 HouseThere will be many hon. and right hon. Members who completely sympathise with the hon. Gentleman. The situation sounds appalling, and he might want to seek an urgent Adjournment…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend’s final point is exactly right. There are some very serious issues about the way the House conducts its business and, indeed, about the way our democracy is…17 Jan 2019