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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman overstates his case. He needs to remember that the finances of Transport for London were extremely difficult prior to the coronavirus. The Mayor was not running…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 HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend, because she gives me the opportunity to pay tribute to the House authorities, obviously to you, Mr Speaker, and to Marianne Cwynarski. Between…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to say this. His mother should be enormously proud of his being a Member of this House. There is no greater service one can give to one’s fellow Britons…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIvar the Boneless was given his marching orders actually from Nottingham by Alfred the Great with his brother Aethelred I—not to be confused with the unready one who comes a…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a point that is deeply concerning and he raises a very serious charge. Politically motivated interference in matters such as planning is improper, and I will…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis is a matter of great concern. It was raised last week by my hon. Friend the Member for Dover (Mrs Elphicke), who represents Dover and Deal. There are legal requirements on…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman referenced the culture recovery fund, which is important, at a total of £1.57 billion. The Arts Council has spent £160 million of taxpayers’ money on an…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSelect Committees are ultimately a matter for the House and they have the opportunity to set up cross-cutting Sub-Committees among themselves. For the examination of…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Home Secretary has the greatest respect for our judicial processes, as do all members of Her Majesty’s Government. The Home Secretary will be here for oral questions on 9…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 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 business for next week will include: Monday 19 October—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Immigration and Social Security Co-Ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill. Tuesday 20…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Lady is right to ask about Remembrance Sunday, but obviously regulations around the pandemic are changing and it would therefore be too early to commit to anything…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government certainly recognise that the aviation sector, which provides passenger and freight air services, is vital for domestic and global connectivity. The Government also…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is disappointed with me, and that is a yoke I shall have to bear. It is, I fear, his default position to be disappointed with me, and I am afraid that in my…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very reassured that you are sticking to the rules, Mr Speaker. It is essential that we have debates in person, otherwise the Government are not held to account. Then we come…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am obviously sympathetic to the position that my right hon. Friend finds herself in—she is a much respected Member of this House—but the truth is that democracy has not died; it…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI can confirm that there will be three hours of protected time for the debate on Black Lives Matter. I appreciate the point that the hon. Gentleman makes, but the Government have…15 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOne of the great things about leaving the European Union is that we are getting duty-free back, so for the first time in 20 years people will be able to get some cheap alcohol…15 Oct 2020