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HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the mother of a number of teenagers, I recognise the importance of schools being smartphone-free. I know that many are taking steps to achieve that and they have the powers to…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the issues facing the bioethanol industry. We are working closely with the industry to find a way forward and I will ensure that the House is…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Chris from Harlow—not him, but the teacher he mentions. As we have heard, teachers do amazing work for all our young people, and we send…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe most important thing that the British Government are calling for in this situation is de-escalation and diplomacy; that is our first priority. Any other conversations do not…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is a shocking case, and the Government are committed to tackling these issues. In November, we took the first steps to ban rogue employers from sponsoring overseas workers.…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am shocked that six months after my hon. Friend first raised this issue with me, the road to nowhere is still going nowhere fast. She is absolutely right to call out the…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Member for mentioning that matter, which was raised earlier. I am sorry to hear of the impact on the Oswestry livestock market. As I said earlier, Ministers from…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that the Deputy Prime Minister has a very full diary; she will be washing her hair and the like, so it might not be possible for her to have dinner with the hon. Member…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in thanking Owen Sutton for all his fundraising. As I said in response to the hon. Member for Fylde (Mr Snowden), brain tumours really are the worst kind of…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that the early years—from conception to the age of two; what is known as the first 1,001 days—are absolutely vital to child development, and…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis matter has been raised with me before, and it is concerning. We want people to enjoy the countryside and, specifically, the great countryside in her constituency. It is great…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that this is an issue of great concern to Members with constituencies close to the Dartford crossing. My hon. Friend will be aware that, unfortunately, the last time the…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am really sorry that the hon. Member has not had adequate responses from parliamentary questions, and I will ensure that they are forthcoming. I do not have the figures to hand,…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that this Government are absolutely committed to reducing educational inequalities wherever they exist, which is why we have a mission to deliver…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in acknowledging Refugee Week. This country will always play our part alongside others to help those fleeing persecution. We have a long-standing history of…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst of all, the Government remain absolutely committed to fulfilling our commitment to the Hillsborough families on bringing forward and enacting a Hillsborough law, which, as…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising this issue. I know that those who suffer with ME and their families feel incredibly strongly that not enough has been done over many years, and…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are boosting schools funding significantly, whether that is funding for special educational needs, or funding to support teachers in doing their work. I will ensure that the…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am always open to an invitation to have a pint, although I am perhaps less open to invitations to do a run. British beer, and our brewing industry, is one of the great prides of…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her campaigning on this issue. When she takes up campaigns, she normally gets results. I am sure that she will get results on this issue, too, because…19 Jun 2025