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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are very much aware of this issue, which was raised a number of times at Treasury questions this week. That is why the Treasury is looking at the way in which these…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to the work that Magic Breakfast is doing, but the Government do understand this challenge. That is why we are bringing forward £37 billion in support this year…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI declare my interest as someone who represents former mining communities that have also put in levelling-up bids to try to improve the outcomes in those communities. I wish my…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseObviously we had Transport questions this morning. I think the right hon. Lady is a little disingenuous in what she says. The Government are investing billions of pounds in rail,…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to Mr Hand who is doing a very generous thing in supporting and offering to host those people. Many people up and down the country are…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my right hon. Friend for her question. That is something that is worthy of debate. We had a debate on this matter last week. I think 25 Labour Members have been on the…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not have to hand the specific time when that will be brought forward, but I will write to the hon. Gentleman and let him know as soon as I am aware of that. The use of agency…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right that the motion is now on the Order Paper. It is important that the House understands that what the two commissions of the Commons and the Lords are…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish Brian a speedy recovery. Hopefully we can get him home soon with my hon. Friend’s efforts. I will make sure that the relevant Minister is aware of the case and encourage…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will be aware that it is Transport questions next week, where he will have an opportunity to ask the Transport Secretary that question directly. Average speed…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI will of course pass on the hon. Lady’s comments directly to the Minister. Not just the Port of Tyne, but ports around the country are an important part of our infrastructure and…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI cannot deny that the hon. Gentleman does that on a regular basis. I hesitate to wish Denton well in its bid, because I am sure that many Members across the House will have bids…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to my hon. Friend; I think he is part of the armed forces parliamentary scheme. I am sure the whole House will want to recognise the great contribution that our…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that the Chancellor of the Exchequer regularly appears at the Dispatch Box. I think that the last time he was here, he topped up the support fund…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to highlight once again the devastation that the strikes are causing. I encourage the unions to get back round the table and negotiate with Network Rail…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course, one of the contributing factors in getting people to court is a decent transport system. If the transport system is not running, how can people get to court? We…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseActually, that is worthy of a Backbench Business debate or an Adjournment debate. This year, I have had the privilege of going to the Newark and Nottinghamshire show, and I hope…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted to join the hon. Lady in congratulating Jacob on his achievements, and also the coaches and support teams of such clubs up and down this country. Whether it is…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course, there are challenges given the global fight against inflation that we are engaged in, which is why the Chancellor of the Exchequer reduced fuel duty—a huge tax cut—with…23 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that we have just had an urgent question on Afghanistan. I know he was present for it, and was once again saved up right till the end. I do not…23 Jun 2022