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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe answer to the hon. Gentleman’s question is that it is the Minister with responsibility for the constitution whose remit will cover such matters. The problems he raises relate…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for again bringing to the House’s attention these important matters, which would not otherwise get much airtime. It is nice to have some good news, and…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the situation in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency. I happen to know from recent meetings with the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, my…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand my hon. Friend’s concern and why he raises it. I notice from the BBC London news this morning that the Mayor of London is now going back to the Government to ask them…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising another important matter. She will know that we have a draft Bill, and although it was not in the King’s Speech, when parliamentary time and the…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate my hon. Friend on all the work and success that he has been having in his constituency—it is very good news indeed—as well as all the employers, the business…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is a very important matter—it is important for health, for mental health, and often for the economic regeneration of particular areas. The hon. Gentleman will know that the…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important issue. Not being able to see a grandchild can often be heartbreaking for grandparents and it is also an experience that the child…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I was very careful in the figures that I gave the hon. Lady, and I stand by them. They are completely true and factual. In addition to…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising this matter. I am sure that many Members would want to attend such a debate—she will know how to secure one. Last week, the hon. Member for…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a very important point and makes a very good suggestion. The waters are often further muddied by the local authority working with contractors: it passes the…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend and congratulate her on what she has helped to secure for her constituents. The Government are investing record sums to upgrade and modernise NHS buildings…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseGood on my hon. Friend, good on Jason, and good on all the residents who supported their campaign. I will certainly make sure that the Secretary of State has heard that my hon.…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that one reason we want to get the Executive re-established is to ensure that the people of Northern Ireland are able to make decisions relating to…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend again for her diligent work in speaking up not just for steel producers but for the users of those products. It is incredibly important that we retain those…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my right hon. Friend for raising that question. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero made a written ministerial statement on 22 November presenting the…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that the next chance to question the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on this issue will be on 5 February. I encourage him to attend those…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThat was a lengthy question, Madam Deputy Speaker—I could hear you coughing—but the answer will be short. My hon. Friend has provided his own answer and got it on the record. We…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am always here to assist the House and hon. Members, but the hon. Lady can raise that matter directly with the Secretary of State on 5 February.25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for taking the time to meet Madi, and I thank the Youth Parliament, which has made that issue its campaign focus for this year. My hon. Friend will know…25 Jan 2024