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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a really important point, and I am sure that many Members across the House understand the challenges facing some of our constituents in today’s digital age,…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman’s initial silence spoke eloquently for why we do not need a difference in the technology that we use. It showed why it does not actually work and why we are…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am indeed familiar with Bettys, because when I went to speak for my hon. Friend, I was provided with a goody bag of delicious provisions at the end of the evening. I also note…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI hope the right hon. Lady will provide a translation for the benefit of Hansard.22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend—or, rather, Ynys Môn—leads the world in this respect. The nuclear power plant in her constituency can keep the lights on and the radiators warm in this country for…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOnce again, I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman for the way he highlights issues for his constituents and regularly does so at Business questions. Regulators are, ultimately,…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI quite like petrol engines, I must confess, with some old cars. However, the Government have consulted on bringing forward an end to the sale of new petrol and—22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend, who, every single week, manages to come up with another example of absolute incompetence by Lib Dem councils. Perhaps he should ask the Backbench…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is always difficult, when a debate has already been provided, when one is then criticised for not providing quite specific enough a debate. In a broad debate, any range of…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOf course we can agree that every child matters. It is a fundamental view of all civilised people. It is not a party political issue. It is not a Government/Opposition matter. The…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this issue and to encourage the police to use all the powers they have to root out car crime, which is a particularly unpleasant form…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSix years ago, in the year of our Lord 2014, a referendum was held in Scotland to decide whether Scotland wished to remain part of the United Kingdom. The people of Scotland, in…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Lady kindly translated not only for the benefit of Hansard but for me. I believe the Prime Minister has also congratulated the Prime Minister of New Zealand. I…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am in so much sympathy with my hon. Friend. In normal summers I spend a lot of time at fairgrounds. That is one of the things about having six children; what else is there to do…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 2 November will include: Monday 2 November—General debate on covid-19. Tuesday 3 November—Remaining stages of the Overseas Operations (Service…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Black History Month debate on Tuesday was indeed a very successful debate, brilliantly wound up by my hon. Friend the Minister for Equalities. I am delighted to hear that…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend knows the level of sympathy I have for that cause, which he has championed so effectively. He, like the Conservative party, is a fantastic supporter of…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think that is a jolly good heckle, don’t you, Mr Speaker, though for the record, I deny that I model myself on Mr Toad. The policy on petrol and diesel cars will be beneficial,…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is very reassuring to see the hon. Gentleman, albeit virtually, all in one piece. I join him in congratulating Black Knights on ensuring that everything happened safely. How…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI entirely agree with my hon. Friend. Free, unhindered attendance at Parliament is one of our most ancient rights, going back to 1340. There is no law and no local lockdown that…22 Oct 2020