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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI had hoped that the hon. Gentleman’s quite long question was going to go on slightly longer, because I understand that the regulations will be laid by 5 o’clock. Had he gone on…29 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI obviously understand that. Christmas comes but once a year and when it comes it brings a parliamentary recess as well as good cheer. We have been recalled under certain…29 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI take seriously my responsibility to ensure that Opposition parties get their Opposition days and can give the undertaking that we will try to reschedule the second half of the…29 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman, who is currently getting a little bit grumpy, is ignoring the fact that these matters are genuinely urgent. Of course it is right that laws should not come in…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI cannot believe that the hon. Gentleman was ever a tearaway. In this House he is a man of such dignity, and I am sure that that has always been the case. I absolutely agree that…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI think liveable neighbourhood schemes can easily become “bash the motorist” schemes, which I think are a very bad idea. Motoring is something that gives people very great…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAs always, I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising such important cases. This case, following the appalling suffering of Asia Bibi a few years ago, shows that Christians…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI visited my hon. Friend’s constituency recently and noticed that there had indeed been a considerable amount of building going on there. The Government are bringing forward a…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe reality is that what matters is what we do domestically. It is much more important that we get on with the work I have already set out to the shadow Leader of the House. Under…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my hon. Friend mentioned, my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will shortly be making a statement on this tragedy. As I mentioned earlier, it is the evil work of ruthless…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThere will be Department for Education questions on Monday 6 December, so there is time for the hon. Lady to put in for an oral question or, indeed, a topical question. It is…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe NHS recovery plan is taking place, and funding is being provided. In 2018, NHS England was given a historic settlement that sees its budget rise by £34 billion by 2023-24—I…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for bringing the sad case of Moira to the House’s attention and, yes of course, I am honoured to be able to congratulate Sandra Brown on being the gold…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that many MPs like to visit sorting offices during the Christmas season to thank them for the incredible work that is done by Royal Mail at a busy time of year. It is of…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThis country should be proud of the hospice movement. The fundamental point is that every life is valuable up to the point of natural death and should be preserved, helped, aided…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend asks an excellent question. It is really important that we are all equal under the law, and it is fundamental that the law is carried out by the police. We police…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising the matter. I think that anyone who has seen the press reports will be as deeply concerned as she is. I point to a lot of cross-party…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise these issues. The Government have been very clear about the human rights abuses against the Uyghurs, and about what has been…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. I was here when you were elected to that role from being Mr Deputy Speaker, on that auspicious occasion in 2019. I am grateful to my hon. Friend for…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI endorse what the hon. Lady said at the end of her remarks and will highlight some of the things that the Government are doing to tackle violence against women and girls, which…25 Nov 2021