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HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI would love to give more commentary on this, but I have told the House very clearly that I cannot do that until the investigation is complete.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI think the best future for the people of Scotland is to continue with the United Kingdom that has served this country well for hundreds of years and whose role is valued around…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI have apologised deeply for what I got wrong, and I have explained to the House why I spoke as I did on that occasion and others.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateMay I respectfully say to the hon. Member that I think the real choice that this Government —this House of Commons—should follow is getting on with the job of serving the people…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI apologise profusely again, particularly to all those who lost loved ones. I know how painful it has been. However, I repeat what I have said: I believe the job of the Government…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateOf course I agree with that, but let us be frank: the issue here today is what I did and what I got wrong, and I renew my apologies.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI apologise again—not just to Jason, but to the families of all those who lost loved ones during covid. I repeat what I told the House earlier.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI thank my hon. Friend and repeat my condolences to his friend. On the Starstreak and other systems that we are using—that we are supplying to Ukraine—the Ukrainians are now being…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateYes, my hon. Friend is completely right. That is why our energy security strategy is vital not just for consumers, but for British industry.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI repeat what I have said. I know that the hon. Gentleman has experienced bereavement during the pandemic and I am sorry for his loss. I repeat my apologies for what happened in…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI might add to the hon. Lady’s list fixing social care when Labour did absolutely nothing, rolling out the fastest vaccine programme anywhere in Europe and thereby accomplishing…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateThat is exactly why the Government are focused on those issues. That is what we need to get on with. It is about dealing with the aftershocks of covid, and the impact of the…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateThe hon. Gentleman asks an elaborate question; let me give a simple answer: I have apologised and continue to apologise, and what I want to do is get on with the job.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI must say to my right hon. Friend that I know the care and sincerity with which he weighs his words, and I bitterly regret what has happened and the event in Downing Street, as I…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI apologise once again, profusely, to John Robinson, to all of those who lost loved ones, and particularly to those who suffered during the pandemic. In my statement, I have tried…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend very much, but I think it very important that the Met should conclude its investigation before Sue Gray’s final report.19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI think what they probably want to have in Wales is better government. I would think they are campaigning for the investment in the NHS that I am afraid both Welsh Labour and…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI thank my hon. Friend very much. I understand the frustration and anger of his constituents in Sedgefield. I understand perfectly how they feel; I renew my apologies to them, and…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateMy right hon. Friend asks an extremely important question. I do not think any NATO country, any western country, wants to see its forces or our own weaponry, troops and personnel…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateIn that case, I humbly remind the hon. Gentleman of the apology I have given.19 Apr 2022