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HANSARD Business of the HouseA Somerset MP, even one from the Liberal Democrats, could certainly never be least. In my view, those from Somerset always take a primary place in the nation’s affairs, and so…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe dangerous and unnecessary small boat crossings that we saw again last weekend are wrong, and the Government are determined to crack down on the criminal gangs that drive that…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is the Austin Mitchell of our time in his assiduous and tireless work for his constituents. There is a model on the Opposition Benches and a model on the Government…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I would happily join the hon. Gentleman in congratulating Sir Brendan Foster on the 40th Great North Run, as long as nobody expects me to do any running. I offer my warmest…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseNo.09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAustin Haddock, yes. So he is remembered with great affection. Perhaps, Mr Speaker, we should have an Adjournment debate—that is in your bailiwick, not mine—to celebrate a great…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI think the right hon. Lady has wrenched from its context what my right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary was saying—that reusing old trains can be an enjoyable thing to do.…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAs so often at business questions, I am grateful to the hon. Lady, who raises the most important and sensitive issues that have widespread support across the House. Yes, of course…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises a point that should concern us all; democratic accountability to this House is fundamental. I am glad to say that the Health and Care Bill, which is…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI had a feeling that the hon. Gentleman would be a bit grumpy this morning, because it is the anniversary of the battle of Flodden, which was not, it has to be said, Scotland’s…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseObviously, detailed planning approvals are a matter for local councils, not for the Government, unless they are called in. A planning Bill in this Session will provide plenty of…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am always willing to help right hon. and hon. Members with constituency issues of this kind, if they feel that they are not getting the support they need from other Government…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree that the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal was one of the worst scandals in our history. My hon. Friend is right to raise the matter; what has happened in his…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI have had the privilege of visiting my right hon. Friend’s constituency, whose fine produce is absolutely remarkable. I think that he introduced me to the largest pumpkin grower…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseHe is not the fattest pumpkin grower either, no. On 20 July, the Government announced a further package of measures to help industry to tackle the issues caused by the HGV driver…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I agree with the hon. Lady about how important this afternoon’s debate is, and wish the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Kim Leadbeater) extremely well in making her maiden…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that where someone lives in the UK should not make it more difficult to get confirmation of a vaccination. I point out that the SNP, in…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has raised an important point. It has also been raised by the Governor of the Bank of England, who has pointed out that quite a number of people seem to have left…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWe had two statements on Afghanistan earlier this week, one from the Prime Minister and the other from the Foreign Secretary, and we have just had an urgent question on the…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this issue. Of course, Public Health England is being reorganised and will be changed in due course. We have in front of the…09 Sept 2021