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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that health inequalities are inextricably linked with all other inequalities. The trends are clear to see. Yesterday’s report on…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI go to Glastonbury once a year and I occasionally have some of the local cider while I am there, so I can confirm the south-west of England produces some really good quality…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseSocial care is a devolved matter. As my hon. Friend rightly says, social care in Scotland is at breaking point because the SNP plans have failed and the national care service…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal radio stations play a really important role in their communities. I am sure that if my hon. Friend were to apply for an Adjournment debate on the subject, it would be very…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that question, and pass on my thanks to Rabbi Janes and those who have come together in her constituency to deal with these issues. She is right…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Member for raising what is obviously an important issue for his constituents Colin and Coryne Hall, given their circumstances. It is not an issue that I am…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal museums, such as the Northwest Computer Museum in my hon. Friend’s constituency, do brilliant work in showcasing the best of this country’s past, so that we can drive…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of the poor findings about the fire service in the west midlands. It is a much needed service that local people should be able to rely on in times of need. I do…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question, and she is absolutely right. The people of Gaza have endured 12 months of this conflict and are suffering from a catastrophic humanitarian…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important issue that has been raised a number of times during business questions. We want a society where every person receives high-quality,…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady, and echo her comments about the Modernisation Committee. It has captured a great deal of interest in this place, and I encourage Members to do as she…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseShoplifting continues to increase at unacceptable levels, and is causing huge issues for local shop workers and those running retail outlets. My hon. Friend is right to raise the…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWell, I did not know that it was Northamptonshire Day tomorrow. That is a good thing for me to add to the diary for future years. The hon. Lady raises the issue of reliable local…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating David Lowndes on a very long career in local photojournalism. What an important role he and others like him play in capturing moments, and…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThis sounds like a horrific incident in the hon. Member’s constituency. I am really sorry to hear of it, and I hope that she will pass on our best to her constituents. These…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am glad that the hon. Gentleman’s constituents are benefiting from the £2 bus fare, which this Government have said will continue to the end of the year, for now—I am sure that…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Matchroom in the Community in his constituency on its amazing work. I know from a similar club in my constituency, the Moss Side Fire…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in congratulating Hayfield and New College on their blooming good achievements. He is right to highlight the fantastic educational programme…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise the issue of male life expectancy in Scotland. The figures that he mentioned are worrying. This Government are committed to working with the…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the MP for a nearby constituency, I know all too well how poorly served Rossendale and Rawtenstall are by transport links. I support my hon. Friend’s calls to get better…24 Oct 2024