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HANSARDCeasefire in GazaThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I fear that, regrettably, Mr Speaker has inserted himself into that row with today’s decision and undermined the confidence of this House in its…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Speaker’s StatementOn a point of order, Mr Speaker, I thank you for coming to the House, for saying you will reflect on what has happened today, and for offering your apologies and to meet with…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave to the shadow Leader of the House. I think that if she were to ask colleagues about their awareness of the motion and the detail within…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for all the work he continues to do not just to champion the interests of farming communities in Wales, but to highlight their critical importance to our…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point because access to cash is an absolute lifeline for particular people in our communities. He will know that the Government have issued…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for again raising these incredibly important matters, as he does diligently every single week. He will know that my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a good point. There are clearly legacy issues in certain parts of the country because of the industries that were there. People in certain professions in…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for the campaign he has been running on this issue and his diligence in holding all Departments to account for what they are doing to recognise the vital…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThose Bills are being worked on and are making progress. I fully appreciate that both are eagerly anticipated and I hope they will get support from Members in all parts of this…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady does not appear to have got the memo from her party’s First Minister of the Scottish Government, because I think her party and the Labour party are planning to work…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am tempted to say, in response to that, that it takes one to know one. I say to the hon. Gentleman that our democracy is strong. No matter whether someone agrees or disagrees…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady accuses the Prime Minister of causing a cost of living crisis. She knows that the pandemic had knock-on effects because of the spending we had to do, including on…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for sending such a positive and thoughtful message not only to His Majesty the King, which I am sure is very welcome, but to all Brits who are living…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her question on an important matter. This Government are undertaking the largest expansion of childcare entitlements and support to the people of this…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter and for all the work he does to empower his community to get more involved with shaping their local plans. He will know that our…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me first thank the right hon. Lady for her kind remarks about me, and say to her that the feeling is entirely mutual. She will know that I keep in close contact with the…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her words about His Majesty the King. Many Members will know the merits of the household support fund, which was given to local authorities to provide…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI think that when one is presented with a question like that, it is quite hard to answer it. If the hon. Gentleman would like to furnish me with some examples—any examples—of…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for affording me, and the whole House, the opportunity to join him in praising Loyd and Heidi and congratulating them on all that they are doing. Young…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising awareness of that important point. I know that many Members have grave concerns about this situation. He is absolutely right that a free…08 Feb 2024