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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman’s question is very well timed, with my right hon. Friend the Housing Secretary sitting next to me. I can assure the House that my right hon. Friend takes this…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. There is no excuse for abusing people who work in shops. It is quite improper behaviour. I cannot promise a statement, but I will raise his…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI once again congratulate the hon. Gentleman on the way he brings forward his constituents’ cases in the Chamber. I think everyone will have sympathy with the case that he raises,…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that point, because that is open for consultation at the moment and may be of interest to many Members. The Cox 3 recommendation was…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right to emphasise the importance of those Committees. Motions will be brought forward as soon as is reasonably practical.27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOf course we should be generous to those who have served the country. Medals do not fall within my immediate area of responsibility, but I will raise the matter directly with the…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis issue is raised regularly in these sessions, and I have arranged meetings with the relevant Minister. It is important to recognise that these are commercial decisions, and…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I congratulate my hon. Friend on the campaign that he is waging on behalf of his constituents? I believe that his constituency is the birthplace of King Alfred, and he is…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HousePeople cannot assume that funding will continue indefinitely and must always plan accordingly in an ordinary business way. There will be questions to that Department on the Monday…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I begin by commending the hon. Gentleman for the excellent and consistent work he does to raise the issue of persecuted Christians and ensure that they have a voice in this…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for his question. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs made a statement to the House on Monday on the significant flooding caused…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIf I may, I will pay tribute to Sir Roger Scruton, who was one of the great conservative thinkers of recent decades. His point that beauty should be a fundamental part of our…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes an extremely important and valid point. The Government are keen that Committees should be set up as soon as is reasonably practicable, and we are, in the…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseObviously, this is a very important point, affecting pension funds across the country, not just public sector ones. Fortunately, there is an opportunity to debate it, because we…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 24 February will include: Monday 24 February—Motions relating to the police grant and local government finance reports. Tuesday 25 February—If…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that the Chairman of the Backbench Business Committee does not want me to say this, but I am afraid I will say it anyway. I think there is such demand for such a debate…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThat issue comes up in terms of both cash machines and bank branches. I see the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone), who may want to ask a question…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate my hon. Friend on becoming the chairman of the APPG on commercial radio. It is marvellous that today is World Radio Day, although “World Wireless Day” is more…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseAs it was once suggested that I should myself be listed, I have a great affection for listed buildings and their protection. I think it would be right to seek an Adjournment…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe issues surrounding food banks are various and complicated, but it is worth bearing it in mind that there are 400,000 fewer people in absolute poverty than there were in 2010,…13 Feb 2020