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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I begin by wishing the hon. Gentleman a very happy Christmas? I have a feeling that he is the only Member of this House who is disappointed that I have announced the recess…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy right hon. Friend has raised this point with me before, and it is one that I completely understand and have a degree of sympathy with, although there is a difference with…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 HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important point. Indeed, we know that better management of our peatlands can improve biodiversity, carbon storage and flood protection. We have always…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 HouseMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has gone to great lengths to keep this House updated throughout the pandemic, and there will be a statement…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government have provided enormous funds for local authorities that help them to pay for the services they ought to be providing, including £4.6 billion across the country of…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 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 2020HANSARDIndependent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityI beg to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Helen Jones to the office of ordinary member of the Independent…16 Dec 2020HANSARDIndependent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityI thought we were going to achieve a degree of pre-Christmas consensus. I am grateful to the right hon. Member for Walsall South (Valerie Vaz), the shadow Leader of the House. I…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseOne of the most remarkable things about this House is that the most charming Members on the SNP Benches are always the most furious whenever they appear before it. I must say, as…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, the Trade Bill is with their lordships and is on Report in the other place. It will come back when it has completed consideration in their lordships’ House. The bit that we…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI should like to make a short business statement. Wednesday 16 December—Consideration of a business of the House motion, followed by all stages of the Trade (Disclosure of…15 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSomerset is the glory of our nation and a whole united Somerset would be of great advantage to the United Kingdom. It is worth remembering that, if Alfred had not retreated to the…10 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 14 December will include: Monday 14 December—If necessary, consideration of Lords amendments, followed by a general debate on covid-19.…10 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am glad to see that there is something on which I agree with the Scottish National party. Reducing obesity levels is a key priority of this Government—and rightly so, bearing in…10 Dec 2020