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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. May I, too, join you in paying tribute to Robin James, who has been a Clerk here for over 40 years, most recently on the Committees on Standards and of…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 4 November includes: Monday 4 November—Continuation of the Budget debate. Tuesday 5 November—Continuation of the Budget debate. Wednesday 6…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Environment Secretary will be here for questions in a couple of weeks’ time, and he comes to the House regularly. I have to say, I find that some of the questions this morning…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a matter that is important for his constituency. That is one reason why today we were pleased to announce next week’s flood preparedness debate, in which I…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt seems that a number of issues for the Environment Secretary are being raised this morning; I will make sure that he is aware of them all, including the important point from the…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI congratulate White Rose business park, in my hon. Friend’s constituency, on its excellent work. This Government will ensure that we have a skilled workforce for the future. We…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating all those involved in Rugby’s recent Diwali celebrations. He is right to talk about the vital role of neighbourhood policing. We are taking…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseConcerns about local incinerators often come up at business questions, so a debate would be well attended, were my hon. Friend to apply for one. He is right to point out that…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseInternational Men’s Day is an important opportunity for us all to celebrate the contribution men make to our society. It might not be quite as much as the contribution of…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the hon. Gentleman knows, he can raise any matter relating to the Budget in any of those debates, and a Cabinet Minister will respond. Just as I took issue with his colleagues,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry to hear of the decision in my hon. Friend’s constituency, but he will know that, unfortunately, many of the commitments made by the previous Government to support…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady will be aware that the debate on the Budget will continue today and next week. If she is asking about farming businesses and the inheritance tax changes—I think she…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a good point about the A180 in his constituency. He will be aware that in yesterday’s Budget a significant increase in investment in our roads was…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a really important matter and I think that is why Mr Speaker granted an urgent question on it earlier this week. There is a lot of interest in this House and…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCommunity pharmacies, as the hon. Lady rightly says, play a very important part in ensuring that health services are in the community and provide preventive support for local…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs I said, this Government are incredibly committed to our farming and rural communities, to ensure food security. We have had to make some difficult decisions in this Budget, but…31 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an issue of great significance to many Members of this House. The role that kinship carers play in our society is often underestimated and undervalued. We…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI will try to make sure it is a good one for you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The hon. Lady is right to say that one of the key ways in which we can deal with the crisis in our NHS—and…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI recognise the difficult issues that the hon. Lady raises and which many hon. Members are struggling with and considering. Such matters as assisted dying are matters of…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman will be aware that the Home Secretary came to the House yesterday and announced new steps that we will take to protect our armed police officers. It is…24 Oct 2024