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HANSARD 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 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 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 HouseMr Speaker, I wonder— [Interruption.]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 HouseThis is a very important issue, because London’s economy is in so many ways the beating heart of the nation’s economy, and to get this great bustling metropolis back to its bustle…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 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 HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question and for her distinguished service on the International Development Committee, where she made a great contribution. It is sensible…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI think that particular jibe was directed at me. I cannot deny that age catches up with me. Seeing my fifth child go to school yesterday made me realise once again how quickly…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not think that anything my right hon. Friend said was misleading. I would like to pay tribute to hospitals that have been going to great lengths to deliver care and…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a fundamental point. Helping young people on to the housing ladder is what Conservatives in government always do. Throughout the 20th century, the most successful…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 HouseI note what the hon. Gentleman says about there being 30 debates on the waiting list. We certainly intend to try to facilitate Backbench Business debates. We in this House are, in…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a very good point, Mr Speaker; I was about to say that it is more your responsibility than mine, and I am always cautious of treading on your toes. There was a bit of a…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 HouseThis crisis has been very difficult for very many people. The Government have taken enormous steps with the £35 billion in the furlough scheme and the £8.5 billion for nearly 3…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat an extremely good point the hon. Gentleman makes about His Holiness the Pope Emeritus, who made a wonderful and inspirational speech in Westminster Hall 10 years ago and told…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseNo, he has been upgraded. He is an A* individual and an A* Secretary of State—not on estimated grades, but on the facts before us. We know he is an A* Secretary of State because…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend serves his constituents well by bringing this issue to the Floor of the House. He is right to emphasise the support that this Government have for the green belt.…03 Sept 2020