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HANSARD Business of the HouseI have the greatest admiration for taxi drivers. Disraeli called the London cab “the gondola of London”, and we should think of our taxi drivers as the gondoliers of London—not…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI completely share and sympathise with my hon. Friend’s concern because I travel down to Somerset almost every weekend on the M4, which is going through exactly the same pain.…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI reiterate the sympathy I have for these cases. Whether there is time for a debate in Government time, I cannot promise.13 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 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 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 HouseProject Fear was one of the reasons the Conservatives did so enormously well in the last election. People were fed up to the back teeth with Project Fear. I am glad to say that we…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 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 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is an issue for many Members of Parliament—indeed, including for me in North East Somerset. In our manifesto, we were clear that we would protect and enhance the green belt,…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a very good point. The selfless work done by councillors is of great importance. Although they get some expenses, it is basically voluntary work. We, of all parties, are…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is ahead of me on the news cycle.13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseWe will have the Budget on 11 March, but as I have said in answers to previous questions, it is of great importance that people know what tax they are expected to pay before the…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI am not sure that there is going to be time for a debate in Government time, but £29 billion is going to be spent on road projects, and I think there is a general desire to get…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a point of great significance. The Commonwealth is of fundamental importance. It is a powerful organisation, and it is a matter of concern that a number…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise that issue in this forum. If ever Members feel that they are not getting a satisfactory response from the Government, I will do…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMembers of Parliament can help with this in encouraging people to take up benefits to which they are entitled. I am sure that the hon. Lady does that in her constituency and I…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseEvery day in this House is Cleethorpes Day. We had a fantastic answer from the Prime Minister yesterday on ensuring that every possible service, junction and railway crossing was…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: the work done by special constables is admirable. It is worth noting that the Under-Secretary of State for Wales, my hon. Friend the Member for…13 Feb 2020