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HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI have already said, and I will repeat, that those who were unable to celebrate the high holy days of their religion suffered a terrible imposition, whether that was at Easter for…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventThe hon. Gentleman makes those accusations; they are not supported by the evidence and he should wait to see what the result of the investigation is. The Prime Minister…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventThe Prime Minister will come to the House tomorrow for Prime Minister’s questions and the Leader of the Opposition, or his deputy, will have the opportunity to ask questions then.…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventThere is absolutely no indication of anything along those lines, so the hon. Lady is mischaracterising the position and jumping the gun. It is best not to make political points…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI do not know and I presume that that can be a question that Sue Gray can inquire into.11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI am very sorry for the hon. Member’s loss. He has asked me if the results of the investigation will be made public, and they will be.11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI cannot prejudge the investigation, but of course it is a source of considerable personal regret that anyone should suffer that imposition, inconvenience and distress, of which…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventThe Prime Minister will be here tomorrow, as I have said, in the normal course of events. He will continue to represent the Government of this country and recognises better than…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventCertainly not. If that were the case, there would be no investigation. The very fact that there is an investigation in progress—the very fact that this matter is in the public…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI cannot begin to imagine the personal tragedy and loss of the family, friends and relatives the hon. Member described, and there is no attempt to do so on my part. All I can say…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Award of ContractsIn times of urgency, we wish to source from the most immediately available sources. I do not have the answer to the hon. Gentleman’s question, but no doubt it can be provided…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Award of ContractsI am conscious of the time. The hon. Gentleman had quite some time for his contribution, but I will give way to him a second time.05 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Award of ContractsI know that the hon. Gentleman wants to be critical, because he wants to be critical of the UK, but it is leading the world. One and a half million tests a day—we spent £37…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Award of ContractsI am very grateful to be speaking in this Adjournment debate on covid-19 contracts and I congratulate the hon. Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath (Neale Hanvey) on his success…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Award of ContractsI will just make some progress, if I may. There has been an enormous effort and an enormous success, despite considerable international pressure, in establishing those routes and…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Award of ContractsI do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation of business as some sort of enemy of the people, which is what he is effectively saying. Profit is not a dirty word,…05 Jan 2022HANSARDBorder ControlsMy noble Friend, the Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, the right hon. Lord Frost, has today made the following ministerial statement: On 14 September, the Government…15 Dec 2021HANSARDConflict, Stability and Security Fund AllocationsI wish to update the House on the progress of the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) for financial year 2020-21, as well as to announce the initial regional and thematic…15 Dec 2021HANSARDDuchy of Lancaster Estate 2020-21My noble Friend the Minister for Efficiency and Transformation, Lord Agnew Kt, has today made the following written statement: I have today laid before Parliament, pursuant to…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationI share the hon. Gentleman’s constituents’ anger. I know that they will be representative of constituents around all the parties. [Hon. Members: “Gatherings!”] The fact of the…09 Dec 2021