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HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI thank all Members for participating in the debate, and for the spirit in which they have done so. I particularly thank the Chair of the Standards Committee, the hon. Member for…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeThe issue of scope was covered in the Kernaghan review. Kernaghan made it clear that the scope of the ICGS in when a case involves any two or more members of the parliamentary…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI put on record my thanks to Max, Ken and many others who have done great work representing those who work in this House, whether it is for an MP or as House staff. The role that…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeThe establishment of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme, known as the ICGS—the first scheme of its kind in any legislature in the world— was an important step forward…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI beg to move, That this House notes the report of the House of Commons Commission entitled Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: Policy Framework and ICGS Assurance Board…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Foreign Secretary, the Prime Minister and many others raise human rights issues with the Chinese authorities on many occasions, and that we…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI very strongly hear what my hon. Friend is saying. At these times, we always remember those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, particularly their plight ever since in…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the hon. Gentleman in sending all my thoughts and wishes to his constituents who may be worried and affected by the news coming out of India regarding the inbound flight to…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is certainly a great cheerleader for his constituency and for this sport, which has been raised with me before. It provides great opportunities for people to engage…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe have inherited a very difficult situation when it comes to cancer diagnosis and many other diagnoses across our health service. That is why we are boosting healthcare spending…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWell, I can confirm that it was not Mr Speaker’s 100th birthday—he falls well short of that. Weren’t you 21 again this week, Mr Speaker? I join my hon. Friend in congratulating…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI of course join my hon. Friend in condemning this awful incident in his constituency. I thank his local police and the school for their swift response, and I look forward to…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend may be slightly better at puns than me, but I join him in celebrating Whit walks. I can confirm that his constituency does a great turn at that, and I join him in…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am aware that that was my hon. Friend’s 132nd question to this House since he was elected in July, which is double the number his predecessor asked in his first year, so I…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are committed to providing mental health support, especially for our young people. We have an ambitious programme to do just that, and I am sure that Health Ministers will keep…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the authorities have heard what my hon. Friend says. He does a really good job of championing working-class sports, particularly boxing and rugby league, and I know that…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the access that his constituents need to urgent and emergency care in his constituency. I am sorry to hear of the closure of the…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI always prefer invitations that involve eating things, rather than running, but I will consider it. We have heard a lot about rugby today, but my hon. Friend raises a different…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the issue of the delays in applications for disability living allowance, particularly for children, which are both unprecedented and…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for next week is as follows: Monday 16 June—Motion relating to the House of Commons independent complaints and grievance scheme, followed by a general debate on…12 Jun 2025