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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has made some precise asks to protect his constituents and their interests. I will ensure that the Secretary of State has heard what he has said. I will write on…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend makes her point very well, and I am pleased that she has got that on record. A free press, whether nationally or at local level, is a fundamental part of our…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for all the progress that he and his council are making on that. Members of Parliament can clearly help with creating the shared focus across sectors to…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this question. Given that the Department’s questions are not until 18 March, I will make sure that the Secretary of State has heard his…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the right hon. Lady for raising this matter and all the work she is doing on behalf of those infected and affected by this terrible scandal. The Paymaster General has just…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree with my right hon. Friend. Having a free press and a competitive media sector is a vital part of our democracy. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has an…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I congratulate my right hon. Friend on another success that he has had with his wish list for his constituents? I congratulate everyone involved in that project. These are…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her work in that area. She will know that if such matters came to the Floor of the House, it would be on a free vote basis—they are matters of…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her question, and I understand why people will have to wait for normal combat to be resumed between us. I disagree with one thing that she, and other…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my right hon. Friend for leaving the House in no doubt about her frustration and disappointment about the situation with Southern Water. I have experienced similar…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI look forward to the Budget debate and the Chancellor setting the record straight with regard to the west midlands. Mayor Andy Street has performed miracles: he has been an…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for asking that important question. It is not just about cost; there is also sometimes difficulty and complexity in knowing how to go about accessing or even…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that question, and I thank all the directly affected people, and those supporting them and the various campaign groups, who took the time to…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn behalf of us all, may I thank the hon. Lady for that helpful advert? This issue will affect many of our constituents, and she is right about the particular challenges with…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI think the hon. Gentleman’s incredibly subtle question, and where he might be taking it, is not lost on anyone in this House. It is appropriate that the finale of this session,…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 4 March will include: Monday 4 March—General debate on farming. Tuesday 5 March—Second Reading of Automotive Vehicles Bill [Lords] , followed…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I thank my hon. Friend for getting that on record? The Welsh farming community have conducted themselves brilliantly in these difficult and uncertain times for their community…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, let me add my voice to the many tributes that have been paid both to Lord Cormack and to Ronnie Campbell. They were public servants who were thoughtful and committed, both…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI reassure my hon. Friend that we are listening to the House. Risk-based exclusion and other such schemes are a matter for the House and all Members need to have confidence in…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI repeat my commitment to bringing the matter to the Floor of the House. I tabled it and I wanted it to be debated. I would just challenge what the hon. Gentleman said. Last week…29 Feb 2024