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HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I made clear to the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans) earlier, the Government have made it absolutely clear that we disagree with the guidance issued by the…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAbsolutely, I join my hon. Friend in celebrating this historic occasion as Natasha and Lauren take to the ring in that first all-women’s boxing championship. This Government are…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is a good day to recognise the valuable work of women’s institutes across the country, including in Burton Leonard. The hon.…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis matter is also raised with me a lot, both in business questions and by my constituents. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that we need to end the feudal leasehold system,…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAccess to cash and banking services is probably the single biggest issue that is raised with me in business questions, so I know that it is of great interest to the House and to…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that you have strong views on these matters, Mr Speaker, as president of the Rugby Football League—views that I share. My hon. Friend will appreciate that I cannot comment…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is a shocking case. The hon. Member is absolutely right that we need to be able to have confidence in the DBS checking system, which underpins the safeguarding of children in…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely will look up what stottie beer is. I thank my hon. Friend for that question, because this Government are committed not just to growth, but to ensuring that growth in…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the tragic event in my hon. Friend’s constituency, and water safety is of real importance. We have to educate people on regular occasions and ensure that…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMarket towns are one of our great British assets, so I am not surprised that the debate was so well subscribed—as, indeed, have been many debates in Westminster Hall. We do…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI strongly support any organisation that boosts and supports local libraries, because they are vital to our communities and to the young people in those communities; on World Book…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will ensure that the hon. Lady is given an update on the western gateway partnership. Tidal is one of a number of energy resources that we are taking action on, and I will…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in supporting his constituents—what a great job he does as the MP for Weston-super-Mare in standing up for all the women in his constituency, as well as…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAbsolutely. My hon. Friend raises a really important issue. The Government are determined to tackle knife crime. She is right that this is a long-term strategy. It is about…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe take a zero-tolerance approach to breaches of animal welfare, such as those that my hon. Friend describes. The Food Standards Agency has already taken action, but if that has…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am really sorry to hear about the hon. Lady’s constituent, and I am very familiar with these issues. Unfortunately, my gorgeous cousin recently died of a brain tumour, and it is…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the case of Jagtar Singh Johal, which I know is of great importance to many Members of this House. We recognise that it is a very difficult…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for organising the estimates days this week, and all the other debates. I am sure he will appreciate that I have been generous, much more than my…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a great advocate for his constituency on this and other matters. Flooding affects his area, as it does many others. As I have said, this Government are finally…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAbsolutely. My hon. Friend can hear from the cheers across the House that this would make a very popular and important debate. It would be a reminder that our armed services have…06 Mar 2025