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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am often invited to support other football clubs, but my husband is an Aston Villa fan and, obviously, I am a Manchester City fan, so we have a lot of other stakes in the FA cup…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for once again raising this important matter with me. He is a strong advocate for Kidsgrove and his constituents. I am really sorry to hear about the…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the fire in Cirencester. I agree with the hon. Gentleman that we need to get the balance right by ensuring that such facilities are safe and are safely…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee for letting us know about future debates. Like him, I anticipate that next Thursday will not be as popular as today seems to…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about that and the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The Scottish Government should be prioritising nursery provision and ensuring that people in rural…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Member for raising this matter on the Floor of the House, because I know that it is of deep concern to all Members. I know the hon. Member for Bath well—I have…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 28 April includes: Monday 28 April—Second Reading of the Football Governance Bill [Lords] . Tuesday 29 April—Remaining stages of the Public…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that this is a matter of deep concern to many Members across the House, and I commend the hon. Lady for continuing to raise the issue, which also affects a number of my…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Lucy, Penny and Dan, and all those involved in the Peer Action Collective, which sounds like a very good initiative. The Government take…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThat horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir was utterly devastating and, as my hon. Friend says, a cowardly act. My thoughts and those of the whole Government are with the affected,…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a really important matter. Local people want to know that their council tax is going towards the services that they want to see in their communities. Nothing…24 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) Bill: Business of the HouseI beg to move, That: (a) at this day’s sitting any member of the Panel of Chairs may take the Chair as Deputy Speaker when requested to do so by the Speaker, without any formal…12 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI shall, Mr Speaker. Monday 7 April—General debate on road maintenance, followed by a general debate on neighbourhood policing and tackling town centre crime. Tuesday 8…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I join the shadow Leader of the House in wishing everybody a very happy Easter? I hope that Members can resist eating too much chocolate and hot cross buns, especially those…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, as ever, for organising so many good, well-attended debates. He asked about 24 April. I am sure he will recognise that there…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has raised this issue with me and others many times, and I am sure his constituent is really glad to have him as his Member of Parliament in these difficult times.…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting this important issue, which has been raised with me a number of times. We are committed to supporting those with Parkinson’s. We can go…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe British Government condemn the persecution of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan, and we are aware of the recent reports of threats and incidents at holy sites. As ever, the hon.…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has made a very strong case for the masts to be listed as part of our history. Fantastic work was done during the world wars to make sure that we were protected.03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in supporting John Staines’s call to get 1,000 people down to Hertford Town FC this weekend, which would be a great tribute to his life. I am sure he will…03 Apr 2025