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HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. When I receive a letter requesting that a motion be laid, we will of course lay that motion. I am happy to take this offline, Mr Speaker, but I do not think…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am not going to battle with you at the Dispatch Box, Mr Speaker, but should you write to me, of course we will lay that motion. The hon. Lady talked about the International…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course I would be delighted to support my right hon. Friend in that, and I pay tribute to her and the work she does in her constituency to support pensioners and give them help…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI think the direct answer to the hon. Gentleman’s question as to why other countries of a similar size are bouncing forward quicker than Scotland is that they do not have the…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend will be aware that we are increasing defence spending by more than £24 billion over the next four years. We have announced another £1 billion of military…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am glad to see the hon. Gentleman back in his place, and I hope his slipped disc is now better. I know how heavy those RMT banners can be, so he should be careful when carrying…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not underestimate my hon. Friend’s effort in typing texts on that phone. I will make sure his comments are passed to the Secretary of State for Education. The Government are…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course, I will pass the hon. Gentleman’s comments directly to the Secretary of State. Royal Mail is an organisation that delivers, literally, for our constituents up and down…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question, and I pay tribute to her and the work she has done on this matter. It is important that we protect our nation’s cultural heritage for…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI hope the hon. Lady would recognise the huge contribution that the Exchequer is making to support people with the challenges on the cost of living and what the Secretary of State…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her timely question. Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, where I learnt at first hand about how world-leading…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a question not of time, but of priority. The priority of the UK Government is supporting our constituents with the challenges of the cost of living, with improving our…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to my hon. Friend, because I think he is the chair of the all-party group on motorsport, and to you, Mr Speaker, for allowing the use of Speaker’s Court for some of…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to all the organisations that are supporting Stoke-on-Trent. I also pay tribute to him, because he is a true champion for…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I said to the hon. Gentleman’s colleague, the hon. Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood), a moment ago, the lease reform Bill is coming forward, which is a huge step…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question; it is a very important one. I know that the Department has temporarily withdrawn the code in response to legal proceedings issued by some…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand the point the right hon. Gentleman makes. He is a huge advocate for Orkney and Shetland, and I know he will continue to ensure their voice is heard in this House. I…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course the Government want to do all we can to support parents such as Max and Janet. I will pass on my hon. Friend’s question to the appropriate Minister. Carers on low…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady will have an opportunity directly to question the Secretary of State for Health on 19 July at health questions. I know she is tenacious in her pursuit of the…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a very concerning case and I will pass on her question directly to the Home Secretary. The Government have made clear our determination to cut crime and make…30 Jun 2022