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HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I pay a warm tribute to the hon. Gentleman’s mother, Beryl, for ensuring that her son is always so well turned out, among other things? Clearly, he is calling to mind the fact…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that the hon. Gentleman welcomes the appointment of Baroness Hallett. I looked her up yesterday and I believe that it is her birthday today, so I take the…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI heard about that initiative on the news. It is really important, because the Government recognise that access to cash remains important to millions across the United Kingdom. I…16 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI seem to remember that Jim Hacker was initially the Minister for Administrative Affairs, and having a statement on a statement does sound like it was invented by Sir Humphrey…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis issue is fundamental—I am sorry to hear of the antisocial behaviour in Denton and Reddish—because the police and local authorities have powers, but we all know that low-level…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very grateful to my right hon. Friend because I think I share the concerns and frustrations of her constituents. I do not think anybody wanted to be in this position. I think…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe FA cup, which, as right hon. and hon. Members will recall, was won in 1878-9 by the Old Etonians when they defeated the Clapham Rovers 1-0, is a football competition that…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am aware of the problem that occurs when people receive two payments within a month; it has caused problems for constituents of mine in the past. If the hon. Gentleman gives my…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 13 December will include: Monday 13 December—Consideration of Lords message relating to the Armed Forces Bill followed by, remaining stages of…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe United Kingdom operates a system of informed consent for vaccinations. I was glad to hear my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care say this…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, the motions that will be brought forward on Tuesday will be announced as normal the evening before. That is completely routine with motions coming before this House. The…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is right to raise the subject of religious minorities, whose safe passage it is essential to ensure. The Home Office is working quickly to establish the details…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am not sure that the hon. Gentleman would like to come to the Institute of Economic Affairs—it possibly talks too much sense for him to be able to cope with it—but he would be…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI wonder whether the hon. Gentleman is in favour of more North sea oil development, which is not, as I understand it, the line of the leader of the Scottish National party in…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I join the hon. Lady in paying tribute to those who helped, particularly the Riverview Bakery? The mere thought of the cakes they may provide is making me hungry. The point…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very grateful to the hon. Lady. It is always important that this House is kept informed. I will take this up with the relevant Secretary of State, and ensure that an answer…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhat can I say to the hon. Lady? I think the angels weep over what happened to little Arthur. It is just so mortifyingly sad to see those pictures of that sweet little boy, who…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think that naming and shaming is effective, particularly as I think—although I have only seen brief press reports—that the list includes some very large companies that have not…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI fundamentally dispute that—I think that the right hon. Gentleman has the wrong end of the stick. The Government have a mandate from the British people by virtue of having won an…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI apologise to my right hon. Friend for the fact that I have not been able to announce the legacy Bill during my period as Leader of the House, and particularly post the general…09 Dec 2021