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HANSARD Business of the HouseI so agree with my hon. Friend that neighbourhood policing is extremely important, effective and reassuring and helps to reduce crime. The Government are doing everything they can…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThis was checked with the Home Office this morning. I was told that the Home Secretary had not received the report, so I asked the obvious follow-up question: is it in the post…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe issue that the hon. Gentleman raises is one of great importance and great concern, which is why the former Home Secretary set up this inquiry. The hon. Gentleman is…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his unopposed return? We can continue our Bill and Ben act of his asking for more time for the Backbench Business Committee and my telling…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important point, and he is of course absolutely right; we want as many people as possible to be inoculated—to come forward for their jab—as this provides…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseOn the hon. Gentleman’s final point, the licences are indeed carefully controlled and kept under continuous review. So yes, of course it is expected that the arms we sell are…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me reiterate what I said last week: all practices should offer face-to-face consultations where appropriate. That is absolutely right. They have an obligation to do that. To…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am absolutely delighted and honoured to receive such kind birthday wishes from the hon. Lady. I do not think anybody in the House will believe that I am younger than her. That…20 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 24 May will include: Monday 24 May—Motion to approve a Ways and Means resolution relating to the Finance Bill followed by, remaining stages of…20 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have the greatest sympathy for the issue that the hon. Lady raises. The loss of a baby is such a terrible and traumatic blow for families who are looking forward to bringing a…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Department for Education has launched a major review of the special educational needs system, which is planned to be published before the summer of 2021. Based on discussions…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThese are really matters for the Commission and its spokesman to answer. The issues that affect the Leader of the House are the bringing forward of motions, and I can assure my…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question. It is obviously important to protect the marine environment from litter and it is one of the Government’s priorities, which is…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a very important point, although I was concerned by the fact that he said that antisocial behaviour rose once he got back on the streets—I am sure that the…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this important matter again. Concern about crime affecting retail workers is shared across the House. He pays tribute to the retail workers…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend is doing so very effectively. It is deeply troubling that what he reports is going on. I reiterate that the Government are recruiting more police, with 6,620…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThere is a socialist Mayor of Bristol and a socialist Mayor of WECA, and they have responsibility for a lot of these development areas. Levelling up is something for the whole…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a constituency case of great importance, and I am very sorry to hear about what happened to Mr Davies. I will take up the issue with the Secretary of…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a great champion for his constituents and is right to bring this important issue to the attention of the House. I assure him that Her Majesty’s Government are…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI agree with the hon. Lady that it is absolutely right that people with disabilities should face no barrier to engaging in public life. They should be helped, supported and…13 May 2021