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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thought for a moment that my hon. Friend was going to ask me to do some wassailing; I would need to look it up and get some training. I will absolutely support her in promoting…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAbsolutely. I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising that issue, which has not been raised with me before. The Down Syndrome Act was an important piece of legislation,…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for his constituency. I strongly welcome his question, and fully support what he says about Peterborough cathedral, and all the cathedrals…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right: that report shows how little was done to protect nature under the previous Government, despite many announcements to the contrary. Nature protection is a…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the issue of congestion in Bolsover, and I congratulate her on doing so today. She will know that this is one of a number of issues the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI notice that this week there was further public support for the Liberal Democrats: I understand that 90% of respondents to a review of their general election campaign thought…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a really important point. Solar panels on new homes will be a vital component in meeting our clean energy superpower ambitions. He will be aware that the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe issue of community post offices regularly comes up in these sessions, and I know it is a matter of considerable importance to the House. It would make for a good Backbench…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think we can all identify with the plight of constituents who are experiencing unnecessary and badly co-ordinated roadworks, and all the congestion and disruption they cause.…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend paints a compelling picture of Southend and Rochford, and I would certainly be happy to visit one day. He also mentions the amazing work of the One Love Project on…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend will be aware that, through the Building Safety Act 2022 brought in by the previous Government, we do now have a Building Safety Regulator. It is right, given the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in the efforts to rebrand Blue Monday as Brew Monday. I am sure that is something we can all participate in and support. She is absolutely right to highlight…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBreathing new life into our high streets and town centres is a real priority for this Government. After years of neglect and decline, that is much needed. We will bring forward an…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising such an important issue, and for giving me notice that he was going to do so. The Ministry of Justice is working with the Victims’…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a very strong advocate for the craftsmanship and ceramics of Stoke, and of Staffordshire more widely—he has given us some good examples. Sometimes I do not want…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government will do whatever it takes to protect farmers from the risk posed by foot and mouth. We have already brought in restrictions on animal products from Germany, and we…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is completely unacceptable that volunteers acting as flood wardens in these difficult times are on the wrong end of abuse from anybody. I will ensure that these matters are…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAccessibility on our railways is raised many times with me in these sessions and across the House. Let us be honest: the accessibility of many of our stations, including in my…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will relay my hon. Friend’s concerns about what Hillingdon council is proposing for special educational needs and support for schools. This Government have allocated an extra £1…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important matter, which I know is of wide interest in this House; it has been raised many times over the years that I have been a Member of…09 Jan 2025