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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, I will indeed. My hon. Friend is right to pay tribute to the volunteers in his constituency and the millions of volunteers across the country who have made such an important…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn the 18th century, there was a debate which I think was called “The powers of the Crown have increased, are increasing and should be reduced”. It is commonplace in this House…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have been waiting for that last bit, though I might remind my hon. Friend that a jubilee is coming in 2022 and that sometimes is an occasion when more cities are made—but I am…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhat a pleasure it is to see that the joy of Christmas has spread to Edinburgh and to have the hon. Gentleman’s joyful, happy countenance shine down upon us once more, wishing us…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a well-known fact that socialists ultimately run out of other people’s money, which is why I welcome my hon. Friend’s question. It is a delight to be able to congratulate…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 4 January will include: Monday 4 January—The House will not be sitting. Tuesday 5 January—Remaining stages of the Financial Services Bill.…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe HS2 Bill is in their lordships’ House, so, understandably, that is why the Lords are paying particular attention to it. The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to ask for a…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI of course congratulate the 126 people who have entered the poetry competition, and I hope that the hon. Lady will use future business questions to read out selections to the…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a real scandal that UNICEF should be playing politics in this way. It is meant to be looking after people in the poorest and most deprived countries in the world, where…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI congratulate my hon. Friend on his excellent first year in the House and on putting his constituency on the map—it took a Conservative Member to put it on the map. I welcome the…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a point of the greatest importance. We have to win the argument and reassure people that the vaccine is safe. Part of that will be leading by example. I…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for her question. She has of course made the point about Post Office cards in business questions. I reiterate that I brought forward a motion…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThose figures are absolutely shocking—that 9 million working-age adults in England have low literacy or numeracy. I therefore very much welcome the work that my right hon. Friend…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThanks to my hon. Friend’s efficient campaigning, I think all Government policy is now devoted to improving the opportunities in Cleethorpes, and that is only right. I am glad to…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWe have just had Cabinet Office questions, when there would have been an opportunity to raise questions about this, but the negotiations are, as everybody knows, not yet…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know that the thoughts of the House remain with Ella’s family and friends, and I think it is best if I reiterate what my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said yesterday. Our…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is forthright as ever. We should remember the great contribution to the world from the victory of Alfred the Great, the refusal to give in to the Danes and all that…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an interesting point. That matter has been considered by the Commission, and it will be kept under review. It is a reasonable thing for her to suggest,…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI hope the Committee meeting this afternoon is a useful and successful one. I am very grateful for the work the Backbench Business Committee does to ensure that this House debates…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a really serious point. It is vital to their educational progress, wellbeing and wider development that children and young people attend school. It is…17 Dec 2020