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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe punishment must fit the crime, and the Government are taking urgent action to tackle knife crime and keep people safe, in addition to hiring 20,000 additional police officers.…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat $2.3 billion is not an amount of money to be sniffed at. There is a limited budget for funds, so it is right that that money comes from the overseas development budget…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right to raise the Northern Ireland protocol, which is a matter of discussion between Her Majesty’s Government and the European Union. It is clearly not working…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise this issue. A lot of these people are being exposed as the most ridiculous humbugs. I think it is The Sun that has discovered that they pretend to…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, we should have a clear statement that people ought to be able to get face-to-face appointments. This is fundamental and really important. I have had complaints from my own…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am obviously not aware of the full details of that case, but I understand that the CPS has accepted that it made an error in the handling of the case and apologised to my hon.…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThere was a Speakers conference: an enormously successful conference of the G7, which was held in your constituency of Chorley, Mr Speaker, and included very significant Speakers,…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is obviously important that planning decisions are taken efficiently and that matters of national importance come to a national level. I have to say that 4,000 football pitches…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend knows that locally elected police and crime commissioners are responsible for their allocated budget. I am afraid that I am rather austere when it comes to public…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Lady always raises points of great importance in this House, and the work done by people on the frontline during covid was of fundamental importance. I think that…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this important issue, which my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough (Andrew Jones) raised with me last week. I…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a rare occasion when I do not see eye-to-eye with the hon. Gentleman. As always, I am grateful for his diligent attendance in the House and representation of his…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI cannot promise the debate, though I may guide the hon. Lady towards an Adjournment debate in relation to Mr Smith. I will take up the case that she has brought to my attention…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI absolutely agree with the hon. Lady in giving thanks to the staff of the House, who have made sure our September return has gone so smoothly, as we head off for the conference…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs I said earlier, this is important, and it is worth reiterating what is being done. Under Operation Warm Welcome, we are ensuring that Afghans arriving in the UK are able to…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend and I were going to go to a nightclub once the ban was lifted, and I think that that would have been a true cultural landmark. Beyond that, I would say that I…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe furlough scheme has been enormously helpful and one of the key things that has maintained employment in this country. In Scotland, it has protected more than 910,000 jobs.…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, I apologise for thinking that the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee is here, as he is not. That was my mistake. The hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an issue about which many in this House will be concerned. Children and young people with special educational needs should be supported to prepare for…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis is a deeply troubling case, and I am sorry to learn of the injuries suffered by Thomas. I wish him well with his recovery. Charging decisions are a matter for the Crown…23 Sept 2021