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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about what sounds like a very concerning issue that is affecting my hon. Friend’s constituents. Given that the next questions to the Secretary of State for…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWell done on being in order. I saw you nod approvingly, Madam Deputy Speaker. Yes—vote for Roger and James for that positive trend to continue. I congratulate my hon. Friend on…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, may I send my thoughts and sentiments to all those affected by the appalling events in Wales? I hope that the community recovers swiftly. May I also place on record my…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI had finished my response to the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell), but I am happy to add: the truth hurts.25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWell, there is an offer from the hon. Gentleman. I am always interested in any innovation that hon. Members propose. The House collectively will make the rules of this place, but…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 29 April will include: Monday 29 April—Consideration in Committee and remaining stages of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill.…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for stepping up and making that very helpful announcement on all Backbench Business in the forthcoming weeks. I am sure the whole House will want to send…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseDespite what the hon. Lady says, we have now become the fourth largest exporter in the world. I will not annoy the hon. Lady by listing how well the nation is doing on trade,…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI would be happy to raise the hon. Gentleman’s point with the Transport Secretary, as Transport questions will not take place again until 16 May. This is not just about people’s…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI will answer the hon. Gentleman with the same good faith with which he asked his question. If he has serious concerns about anyone on the parliamentary estate, he needs to raise…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear that. This is clearly an incredibly pressing matter. If my hon. Friend gives me further details after business questions, I shall raise it immediately with…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course I will do that. If the hon. Lady gives me the details, I will follow it up straight after this session. Those who are injured by vaccines need access to support,…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to that point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am very happy to clarify. The hon. Lady was asking about a raft of allegations, starting with those relating to the hon.…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI think there is a pattern to Labour’s questions here. While we talk about the records in office of Conservative Mayors, the Opposition try to smear them. However, it does afford…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen I was Minister for Women and Equalities, I set up the first inquiry looking at why so many children were being referred into trans services. There was a 4,000% increase in…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for affording us all the opportunity to come to the event that he has put together next week and have a jolly good knees-up to celebrate St George’s day. I…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has provided her own answer. I thank her for raising awareness of this important issue, and sending a clear message to anyone who might be targeted with such…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important question. If the Department had responded to her— I will certainly ask why it has not—the reply would have talked about the step change in the…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI was very sorry to learn of what happened to my hon. Friend. I thank him for putting on the record his thanks to his local police force, which has been fantastic in its work. I…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFrom what I know of the situation, I do not think what the hon. Lady says follows. There will be different considerations in different cases. I suggest that she raises this at the…18 Apr 2024