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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise such an issue in the House. He is also right that “out of sight, out of mind” is a problem, and using all the available mechanisms…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will, I think, be here fairly shortly, and he is the right person to answer on rates— [ Interruption. ] He is in the Chamber…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HousePeople have come to many of us, as constituency MPs, with concerns about the off-payroll working rules. I think we must assume that most people are honest, and there must be a…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree that the contribution made by small businesses to the economy is fundamental, and our economy grows because of the work of entrepreneurs. If the hon. Gentleman stays in…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are fortunate in this country to have an extraordinary range of charities that ensure that almost every aspect of life is considered, with some help and protection offered.…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, I was at a memorial service for the late Professor Norman Stone, who was one of the first people to suggest that Russia and Turkey may have a closer relationship post…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is the most wonderful news. As someone who has campaigned for a different drug for a constituent, I know how pleased MPs are when their constituents get what they need.…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI think that the hon. Gentleman wants my hon. Friend’s vote, so he ought not to shake his head like that. My hon. Friend’s point about the Fixed-term Parliaments Act is absolutely…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises a concern that we all will have seen in our constituency surgeries, which is people trying to access mental health services in a timely manner. Funding…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring his comments, the hon. Gentleman made the remark, “If only the Nats were more reasonable.” Well, that is something to be looked forward to, but I think it may be in the…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that point and for the remarkable work that he has done over many decades to ensure that our sovereignty is protected. It is only…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Prime Minister always tells the truth.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI see the Chairman of the Backbench Business Committee nodding, and he will have heard my right hon. Friend’s request for a debate.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is exactly the sort of issue that should be brought to an Adjournment debate, with reference to the specific trustees and to the trust concerned. Trustees have fiduciary…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right to raise the tragic events of yesterday. The thing that struck me so much was actually what the Leader of the Opposition said about how awful it must have…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFortunately, the hon. Lady has made that point at exactly the right time, because the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy was in the Chamber to hear…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is not formally within my remit, but I tend to think that if there has been a ship in the Royal Navy with the name of Coventry for such an extended period of our naval…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a great champion of Harrogate, which is one of the most beautiful spa towns in the country. We could have that debate on Second Reading of the Environment Bill,…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend and near neighbour tempts me because I suffer from delays on the M4 every week when going down to Somerset due to preparations for a smart motorway. This issue has…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWe hope that the House will vote for a general election on Monday, because we need to clear this up. We cannot go on endlessly, not making any decisions, and that seems to be the…24 Oct 2019