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HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the hon. Gentleman says, these issues are devolved and we allocate the money as part of other consequentials to the Scottish Government to consider those matters, but I will…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Government inherited a Post Office that was simply not fit for purpose, following a lot of disinterest from the previous Government. The…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that question. I took some time in my opening remarks to explain these matters, and I recognise and understand people’s concerns. As I said, a…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe money absolutely was not there in this case. We are ensuring that we can take forward all these rail plans with confidence.14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This Government have made a clear choice to support working people in this country—not just by increasing the national living wage to £12.21,…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend continues to raise issues about the Dartford crossing, and he is making a name for himself in so doing. If he wants to apply for a Backbench Business debate on…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe infant formula crisis is heartbreaking. We do not want to see mums having to shoplift to feed their babies, but all too often that is happening. The CMA recently published a…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising those issues, which will be very familiar to many hon. Members from their casework and those they meet. Women’s health still does not have…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am glad that my hon. Friend supports the action the Government are taking on a national youth service and a youth strategy. As my hon. Friend knows, the Secretary of State for…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat an important topic to raise! My hon. Friend is right that many issues remain, but I was delighted that this Government announced the biggest ever cash increase in the…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in congratulating the Holme Valley mountain rescue team on its work, which he so clearly outlined. I encourage him to apply for an…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend can hear the agreement, which suggests this might be a topic that has cross-party support. This Government take food security incredibly seriously because it is an…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will be aware that the Prime Minister has pledged, under the homes for heroes scheme, to exempt veterans and serving personnel from rules that require a connection…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFly-tipping is regularly raised in this place, and we all know what a significant problem it can cause. I suggest that my hon. Friend applies for a Westminster Hall debate, which…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to thank the Aylesbury Wombles for all their litter-picking. It is not glamorous, but it is an important job that needs doing. The previous Government failed to do…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is clear for all to see that there are serious questions for the Post Office to answer about how it runs its business, as serious change is needed. I am sorry to hear about the…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree that local and hyper-local journalism is vital to combating misinformation and disinformation, which are spreading quickly in many of our communities. That is why the…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise this issue. Those working in adult social care have, for too long, been seen as Cinderella care workers and have not been given the support,…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI hope Anglian Water has heard my hon. Friend’s comments. If not, I will raise his comments directly with Anglian Water, because this needs to be resolved swiftly. I am sure the…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that drowning is among the leading causes of accidental death in this country, which might surprise many. This would be an excellent topic for…14 Nov 2024