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HANSARD 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 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 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Government have taken more action than many in suspending licences for arms exports, because we are upholding international law and we are following the legal advice that we…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased that the hon. Gentleman welcomes the green growth zone in his constituency. He is right to point out that this Government’s mission to be a clean energy superpower by…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important matter for her constituency. She is right about the Renters’ Rights Bill, which has finally come forward and had its Second Reading under this…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseAll I can say to the right hon. Gentleman is lucky him for sitting on the programme board for so long. In all seriousness, the safety of this building and of the people who work…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 HouseThe business for the week commencing 28 October includes: Monday 28 October—General debate on remembrance and the contribution of veterans. Tuesday 29 October—Remaining stages of…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the shadow Leader of the House in welcoming Morgan Edwards to this place. I am sure he brings great experience from Legoland that can be brought to bear in this Chamber. I…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI feel that it is a bit rich. It is for the American people to decide who their next President is and this Government are committed and determined to work with whoever wins that…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 HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this issue, which was raised with me by the Manchester college on my recent visit there. The work done in our further education…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 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 HouseAs my hon. Friend knows, the ombudsman report was published in March. It is a serious report that requires serious consideration by the Government— I know that it is frustrating,…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 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Competition and Markets Authority has found that competition between fuel retailers has weakened, which, as he highlights, has had a…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 2024