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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe progress on setting up Committees is continuing, as I mentioned, and they will all be established as soon as is reasonably practical, but I heard the Prime Minister say…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseWith regard to the English votes for English laws issue, I remind the hon. Gentleman that his party did not oppose the programme motion, which led to there being no Report stage,…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIt was marvellous to see the Wombles coming from Wimbledon all the way to Westminster—the Wombles of Westminster—ensuring that we try to keep Britain tidy. I think the punishment…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI was on the all-party group on Equitable Life and, like many Members, I had constituents affected by this, but I think the Government have done what is reasonable to put this…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely hear and understand what the hon. Lady says. Her last point—that witnesses should not be re-traumatised—is right and fundamental. Victims ought to be at the heart of…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI keep on reminding hon. Members that it is not my Government—it is Her Majesty’s. That may be a particularly good thing to remind people of as today is the 68th anniversary of…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I reiterate my congratulations to my hon. Friend on his campaign for Bury football club, which he is absolutely assiduous about? Never having had great sporting prowess…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI was absolutely delighted earlier this week to be able to go to the Muslims for Britain party celebrating the role the Muslim community played in the debate relating to the…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are Home Office questions on Monday. I think that would be the right time to raise that important question.06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe House has always taken the safety and wellbeing of children very seriously, and obviously the Government do as well. Extra funds are being made available: £410 million is…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI have very little to add to what I said to my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead a few moments ago, but I would encourage the hon. Gentleman to raise the matter in…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI think we see the benefits of the Union every day, not least in the contribution the hon. Gentleman makes to our debates—and indeed in the contribution of our friends on the SNP…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand that there is a global shortage and that it is therefore not under the control even of our great Secretary of State.06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThat issue was raised with the Prime Minister recently, and I know that the Health Secretary is well aware of it and pushing forward to ensure that matters are taken to a…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI was unaware of Vauxhall’s history in that regard, so I am better informed thanks to the hon. Lady. Vauxhall is not a million miles from here, but I am grateful to her for…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI think we may be getting into the London mayoral elections in that question, and not unreasonably so. It is quite right that all levels of government, local as well as national,…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThere was a debate on that last week, so these issues are being debated. The Government are trying to facilitate debates in the days we have available prior to the Backbench…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThere was a general election in December, and that slightly interrupted the normal proceedings of business. However, yes of course it is important that the census orders are laid…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIndeed. Preventing neighbourhood crimes, such as burglary and car theft, is a priority for this Government. Just last week, the Government opened up a £25 million safer street…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is obviously very important that flood defences are put in place. The Government have a programme of improving flood defences, including expenditure of considerable amounts of…06 Feb 2020