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HANSARD Business of the HouseFor now, yes. I think the hon. Member has made his point. My hon. Friend will be aware that foreign donations are not permitted in our electoral system, and that is absolutely as…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will know that the Government are committed to the global oceans treaty, and we are an international leader on climate and nature. The Foreign Secretary is…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am incredibly sorry and disappointed to hear of the harassment being perpetrated against elected officials in my hon. Friend’s constituency, and the whole House will have heard…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI think this is the fourth question I have had today on the vital role that local culture and theatres play in our communities and in keeping our high street as the vibrant…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am always sorry to hear of local investors, businesses or other agencies in constituencies that will not engage with a Member of Parliament. My hon. Friend has mentioned them in…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a refreshing change in these sessions to hear about a banking hub opening and providing greater access to cash in a local community, such as that in his constituency,…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating those involved in Newmarket Street’s winter festival, which sounds like a really great place to get some last-minute Christmas…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating the primary school in her constituency on its Ofsted rating being turned around. She is right to highlight that we need to…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe impact of LED lights in road traffic accidents is an important issue. I will indeed ensure that the hon. Gentleman gets a full response from a Minister, or that a Minister…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important issue. As she knows, the national prescribing position in England remains that gluten-free bread and mixes are provided to…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am happy to look into that issue for the right hon. Lady. As she knows, we have had a big drive to ensure that pensioners who are eligible for pension credit get it. We have…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI really enjoy hearing about Members’ visits during Parliament Week; I know you had many such visits, Mr Speaker. I was on “Newsround” this week talking about Parliament Week—I…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for announcing some of the forthcoming debates. After Christmas, I will probably very much need to attend the obesity debate—I do a mean Christmas…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI do love a swim in the sea, though I am not sure anybody is ready to see me in my swimsuit any day soon. I will certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating Colin for swimming…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important topic. Tackling rural crime is really important to the Government, and we are committed to safeguarding our rural communities.…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 16 December includes: Monday 16 December—Second Reading of the Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] . Tuesday 17 December—Committee of the…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I start by saying how appalled I am—I am sure the whole House is—about the details that have emerged on the murder of Sara Sharif? May I say, on behalf of the Government, that…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Bradford as the city of culture. She is absolutely right to point out how much of our British culture is rooted in our northern cities like…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising the issue of special educational needs. She is entirely right: the crisis that was left in SEND support in our schools was appalling—it was one…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in congratulating those pupils on raising the issue of food poverty, especially at a time of year when the people’s needs in relation to both…12 Dec 2024