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HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThe people who put the Prime Minister in place are the 14 million people who voted for the Conservative party at the general election.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI thank the hon. Gentleman, but his services are not required, because there are a plethora of talented and dedicated individuals on the Government Benches who will serve in the…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI do not think a serious answer is expected to that frivolous question.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI recommend that the hon. Gentleman awaits the statement that is due from the Prime Minister shortly.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThere is a functioning Government and a functioning civil service, which will continue to do its duty in supporting the operation and functionality of the state as it always has.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThere is a business of the House statement in the usual way, and the hon. Member will be able to ask that question of the Leader of the House of Commons.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThe business of government will continue functioning as the public would expect it to do. I reject the characterisation that the hon. Member makes, and I suspect that the vast…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentWe have a proper Government, and proper government continues. I have to say to the hon. Gentleman that he talks about the cost of living and Ukraine, but I have hardly heard him…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI am not answering any questions along those lines.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI say to the hon. Lady, as I have said before, that the legislative business of this House is a matter for the Leader of the House of Commons, who holds a Cabinet position and is…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThe hon. Member will need to wait for the Prime Minister’s statement later today.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThe hon. Member will need to wait for the Prime Minister’s statement later today; I cannot pre-empt what that statement will be.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI am very sorry to hear of the appalling bereavement suffered by the hon. Lady’s constituents; it is an unimaginable loss. I would like her to convey my sympathies, and the…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentIt is the Westminster Government who represent this country, and the Union of the United Kingdom will continue apace despite the hon. Gentleman’s opposition to it.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentMinisterial appointments are not a matter for me, but the functioning of government will continue apace.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI am unable to answer the hon. Member’s question. The Committees of this House will continue in the normal way of business.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentIt is up to each individual to decide how best to serve in Government or not, and the functioning of Government can and will continue. Having spoken this morning to the Cabinet…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentMr Speaker, as the House will be aware, it is widely reported that the Prime Minister is about to make an important statement shortly. I can confirm that it is correct that the…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI cannot pre-empt the Prime Minister’s statement. The House and the nation will hear more very shortly, but Government and the civil service will continue to function in the…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI am sure that my hon. Friend’s comment has been noted.07 Jul 2022