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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIndeed. Restoration and renewal is a House responsibility rather than a Government one, and therefore it is only right that, with a new House of Commons, new Members should be…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis is an important issue that affects many of us. I have indeed written on behalf of my own constituents about this matter, because the number of places to pay has been reduced…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, that is right. We all know when he is here: 12 o’clock on Wednesdays for half an hour, to 12.30 pm—you keep it running to time punctiliously, Mr Speaker. It means that…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend has been a formidable champion on this and played a crucial role in reducing the maximum stake for fixed odds betting terminals, which was of great importance…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI entirely agree with that. We will work on this as fast as possible. We took up suggestions from the Backbench Business Committee for next Thursday, which would ideally be the…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOr recline, indeed. The right hon. Lady referred to talent. I am glad to say that this is a country full of talent and a Government led by very talented people, who are making…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTo be honest, cricket is about the only sport I know much about, though it has faced the same issue regarding rights, which is an important one. There is a balance for the sports…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a Bill to which the Government attach considerable importance, as it would be a transformation in the way in which patient safety incidents in the NHS are investigated, and…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLike the hon. Gentleman, I am very keen that we should maintain cordial relations with our friends in the European Union, but without being governed by them. That seems to me an…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his important question. As I said, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury is meeting MPs to discuss that matter. It is important that people…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis Government are taking the matter of bus transport extremely seriously and are going to devote some hundreds of millions of pounds to improving bus services across the…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat is not a decision made by the Government. The House of Commons decided to allow an independent body—the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority—to make the decision. My…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is a doughty champion for his constituents and he is right to raise the issue of knife crime, which is troubling, particularly in London, as he rightly says.…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Chairman of the Backbench Business Committee is nodding, and I think his Committee would be a very good starting point.30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf I did agree to a debate I would probably upset the various forces that exist, but I will say, as I have said before in this House, that the CSA and its successor body have, in…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseGeographical indicators are a matter of considerable controversy, with some people arguing very strongly for Yorkshire rhubarb, and others concerned about Stilton cheese. My hon.…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat is a manifesto commitment, and it will be introduced. I am afraid APCOA will get its come-uppance when that happens.30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI was not present for that exchange. We are lucky that in this House, we have a first-class Library service, which is phenomenally good at checking statistics. It may well be…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat issue is raised regularly at these sessions, and my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury is meeting a number of Members of Parliament to discuss it. The closure…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a concerning issue, and all constituency MPs worry on behalf of their constituents when operations are cancelled. That cancellation has happened seven…30 Jan 2020