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HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her question; I know this is an issue of concern to many Members across the House. She will know how to apply for a debate, but I will also make sure…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her work on that matter. Her question comes in a week when we have also seen reports about previous whistleblowers on other issues, such as Maggie…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the situation of the hon. Gentleman’s constituent. He will know that the Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office take those…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady will know how to apply for a debate in the usual way, but I also draw her attention to the local government finance settlement and the offer from the Secretary of…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I start by saying how good it is to see my hon. Friend in his place again, fit and well? Earlier we heard from an Opposition Member about cold-calling zones and measures that…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIn last week’s session, I spoke about many of the inquiries and issues that the hon. Gentleman raises. I am proud of this Government’s record in bringing forward, for the first…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important matter. I know it is of concern to many people, which is why the RAC has highlighted it. He will know that in the current…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government recognise the importance of these often much-loved heritage assets. That is why part of the coastal communities fund was there to renovate heritage buildings,…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her very important question. The Competition and Markets Authority is doing important work in a number of areas, and that is one of them. We have had…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly ensure that the Cabinet Office has heard about that case. I think there is sometimes a misunderstanding about the function of local councillors and Members of…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question. The powers and privileges of this House are necessary to enable Parliament to function freely and fully, and it is vital that Select…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady should thank me. I have been giving her publicity that money cannot buy, and I think it is encouraging that we have generated such a following and such an interest…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that this issue, which my hon. Friend raises almost weekly, is of great concern to him, and that he wants to ensure that the final outcome of the process is as good as it…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his very helpful advert to all Members for forthcoming debates. I will ensure that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for putting on record his beautiful tribute to Tony Lloyd. It would be wonderful if such tributes could also be heard in Strasbourg. My hon. Friend is right…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe whole House will soon have an opportunity to pay tribute to our late colleague Tony Lloyd. People may not know, and the hon. Lady may not have had an opportunity to do that,…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 22 January will include: Monday 22 January—Second reading of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill. Tuesday 23 January—Opposition day (3 rd…18 Jan 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my right hon. Friend for his very helpful question. I know that this is an issue of great concern to many Members. He will appreciate that the Home Secretary and the…16 Jan 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI apologise to the Backbench Business Committee—I know that this will eat into its time on Thursday—but this is an important matter that we want to deal with swiftly, and we…16 Jan 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this important matter. As he will know, it is not a matter for me in connection with the business of the House, but he has…16 Jan 2024