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HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI thank the hon. Gentleman for noting that the public might be concerned for the former Chancellor, but I think what they are really going to be concerned about is their own…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI am sure there will be many opportunities to hear from the Prime Minister, some in the next 24 hours, but given the nature of the statement today, it is appropriate that the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerWhat I would say to the hon. Gentleman is that I think it is an honourable thing to act in the national interest, even if it is incredibly difficult personally and politically for…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI refer the right hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave a little while ago about the Prime Minister and to the one I gave a moment ago about the fact that I certainly regret the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI would not be involved in that decision at all, but the hon. Gentleman will know to whom he can write in order to find that out.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI stress again to all honourable colleagues that there is a very good reason why the Prime Minister is not here. The Chancellor will be making a statement shortly, when Members…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerFirst, I fully appreciate the optics of my appearing at the Dispatch Box, but there is a very genuine reason why the Prime Minister is not here. I understand that people will wish…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising the issues we faced in 2010. People will remember the note outlining that there was no money left. What is less well understood is the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe hon. Lady will want to hear from the Chancellor, because she will be able to ask him the precise questions that are of interest to her constituents. This Government have…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI have great affection for the right hon. Lady and am sure that the whole House appreciates her question, but the Prime Minister, her Chancellor and her Cabinet will be taking…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI thank my hon. Friend for those remarks about the new Chancellor. I think that is precisely why the Prime Minister has chosen him.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI can give my hon. Friend that assurance. The Chancellor’s statement today is incredibly important, and people will want to hear about the package that we are bringing forward to…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI would point the hon. Gentleman to mortgage rates elsewhere in the world. I also suggest that he raises this with the Chancellor, who is waiting to give a statement.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI would suggest to the hon. Lady that it is leadership to take tough decisions in the national interest, even though they may be personally and politically difficult to take.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI can give my hon. Friend that assurance. This is really important to our communities. We will continue with our programme on EU law and EU retained law, and our enabling…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Prime Minister is not under a desk, as the hon. Lady suggests. I can assure the House that, with regret, she is not here for a very good reason. Neither has she taken this…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI ask the right hon. Lady to remember that we have given the largest budget ever to the devolved Administrations. Against the backdrop of coming into government when there was no…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Lovely though I am, I think that people want to hear from the Chancellor. They want to hear the detail of the policies that are…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerIn terms of the Opposition’s performance, I think Larry the cat would give them a run for their money.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI think that the Chancellor should be able to come to the Floor of the House and outline his policies. This is a serious moment. We want to ensure that the markets are reassured,…17 Oct 2022