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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think that is a really good idea. I congratulate Penelope on getting involved and trying to improve her local community—hopefully she will keep up her interest for many years to…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseNot in the slightest—we love the hon. Gentleman dearly. It is absolutely not the Government’s intention or policy to do anything like flounce out of the EU. We are looking at our…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady will be aware that the decision was taken that cannabis oil can be used for medical purposes and it is not the Government’s policy to consider the broader…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes a really important point about the issue of economic forecasting that presupposes different alternatives. In my view, economic forecasting is only as good…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join the hon. Lady in congratulating all those who were involved in this fantastic initiative. Bridging the gap between the generations so that young people understand the…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point. There are Environment, Food and Rural Affairs questions next Thursday, so I encourage him to raise the matter then.10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think it is absolutely vital that the House gets the opportunity to express its view, which is why we have five days of debate prior to the meaningful vote.10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly join the hon. Lady in congratulating all those involved. It is vital that we all get a better understanding of the challenges for people with autism, so that we can…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is right to raise that point. The Hunting Act is clear that hunting should be restricted to trail hunting, and it is vital that the police uphold the law. He…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think all right hon. and hon. Members were delighted when the decision was taken swiftly to make cannabis oil available to those who need it for medical purposes. Obviously, we…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am genuinely sorry to hear that. The hon. Gentleman will obviously be concerned about the lack of housing available in his constituency. He will be aware that since 2010 the…10 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThank you, Mr Speaker. As you will have heard today, there are some concerns about the decision you have taken in the context of the Business of the House motion. Could you…09 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. You will appreciate that there are Members around the House who have concerns about your decision today. I think it would be very helpful to the…09 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I am grateful for your reply. My question really is, did the Clerk of the House of Commons propose that your solution is acceptable, or…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Committee on Standards: Cox ReportI will not give way to the right hon. Gentleman. I have already given way to him. Secondly, the motion will modernise practices so that referrals can be made by email or in…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Committee on Standards: Cox ReportI spoke to my hon. Friend earlier today, and assured him that the six-month review of the independent complaints and grievance scheme would indeed take into account the issues…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Committee on Standards: Cox ReportI can absolutely assure my hon. Friend that I am committed to changes that will accommodate the need for parents to spend time with their new babies. The changes sought in the…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Committee on Standards: Cox ReportDame Laura Cox QC’s inquiry looked into the bullying and harassment of House of Commons staff. Naomi Ellenbogen QC is conducting a similar inquiry on the House of Lords side, and…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Committee on Standards: Cox ReportI beg to move, That this House approves the Fifth Report of the Committee on Standards, Implications of the Dame Laura Cox report for the House’s standards system: Initial…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Committee on Standards: Cox ReportI will not give way.07 Jan 2019