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HANSARDEngagementsOrder. I want to hear about Proust.30 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe word “inimitable” springs to mind. I am extremely grateful to the Leader of the House and to colleagues.30 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOrder. It will be for the convenience of Members to be aware that, unusually, our House photographer will take several photos from the Bar of the House and from behind the Chair…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. The right hon. Gentleman will not be shouted down under any circumstances. He will complete his inquiry to the satisfaction of the Chair, and people who think otherwise…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. I call Bob Blackman; I am sure he is delighted to be so popular.30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. Both representatives at the Dispatch Box spoke with force and fully. The hon. Lady is not going to be cut off by people ranting at her. She will be heard. If there are…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsAs the Father of the House leaves this place after 49 years without interruption, I for one want to salute him. [Applause.] The right hon. and learned Gentleman is one of the most…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister said at the start that I had demonstrated that I was stretching time and I would not want to disappoint him. Two final contributions from colleagues who I know…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. Just before we proceed with a number of statements that need to be made, I would like to thank the Prime Minister and colleagues for their kind and generous personal…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Speaker’s StatementIt may also be for the convenience of the House for me to make a short statement about Dissolution guidance. The draft guidance for Members standing, Members not standing and…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. Mr Kerr, I am seriously worried about your condition—calm yourself, man. [ Interruption. ] Mr Grant, I am very concerned for you. Calm down.30 Oct 2019HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryI now ask the House to rise to observe a minute’s silence to reflect on the Grenfell tragedy and those whose lives were lost.30 Oct 2019HANSARDHearing AidsI call the Minister.29 Oct 2019HANSARDEnd-of-life CareNot least due to the charm and courtesy of the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman), quite apart from the magnificent facility that he has just been busily…29 Oct 2019HANSARDEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustNot just a champion but doughty!29 Oct 2019HANSARDPrEPYes, speak for Romford. Well done.29 Oct 2019HANSARDSeven-day-a-week NHS ServicesOrder. We are running late, but I will take a one-sentence question from Gareth Thomas.29 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI must say to the hon. Member for Southend West (Sir David Amess) that my kids think he is a great bloke because he made an effort to go and talk to them at my party last week. He…29 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI say to the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) that when we stood against each other in Conservative student politics in 1986, I was the candidate of the…29 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sorry, but we have way overrun. Demand exceeds supply on these occasions—by the way, that is true in the health service under Governments of both colours—but we will take one…29 Oct 2019