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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am glad that the hon. Gentleman is pleased that there is Backbench business both this Thursday and next Thursday. I give a reminder that it is still the intention to restore…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I thank my right hon. Friend for all the work that she did to improve and change the culture, because she really drove this forward with considerable energy to the benefit…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is an issue that concerns people. I can tell the House that recently I bought a cocker spaniel for one of my children, which is a very popular addition to the Rees-Mogg…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point about ensuring that there is support for young people who do not have access to the necessary technology. There is a £350 million…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is not party politics; it is a very difficult decision. When the Government restrict the freedom of individuals, they should do so very cautiously and only when they have to.…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have set out infrastructure plans that involve spending billions of pounds across the country and this is where the effect will be felt. Money has been made…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, I wonder— [Interruption.]03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, I of course apologise for any offence that I may have given to the House, but “When Britain first, at Heaven’s command, Arose from out the azure main, This was the…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a deeply concerning point. That train-door excuse sounds particularly feeble, even given the British Rail excuses of old. Many people are returning to their…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have provided an unprecedented level of support for the economy, but that support cannot continue indefinitely. There has been a crisis, and the response to that…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Home Office has made its position on this very clear. It is not willing to give the exemption that the hon. Lady is asking for. It does not believe that it would be in the…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe majority of Travellers do obey the law, but we, as a Government, recognise that unauthorised encampments cause significant distress to local residents with antisocial and…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseWell, we are leading the world in developing one. Anyway, this is not meant to be a two-way chat between the hon. Member for Rhondda and me. As I said yesterday, I am…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe wisdom of the British people knows no bounds and therefore we should always welcome ideas from our constituents. [ Interruption. ] The hon. Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant)…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have done an enormous amount to support the overall economy, as I have already pointed out, by providing £35 billion for the furlough scheme, £8.5 billion for the…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI am in fact taking up these issues for constituents on my own account, so I have a great deal of sympathy with what my right hon. Friend says, and I will ensure that his question…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIn addition to the fund that the hon. Gentleman refers to, the public sector spends around £2 billion supporting road passenger transport. Significant amounts of taxpayers’ money…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Health Secretary was on the wireless this morning talking about testing, and I thought what he had to say was extremely important. There are great efforts being made to ensure…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseAll sensible Governments listen to wise Back Benchers, who represent their constituents assiduously. My hon. Friend makes that right point: we need— [Interruption.] The right hon.…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Lady is absolutely right about that. The pleasure that all Members get from going to the Tea Room is due to the wonderful staff there, who work so hard and cheer us…03 Sept 2020