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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 15 January will include: Monday 15 January—Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill.…11 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy new year to you, Mr Speaker, and to all colleagues. This week, I was delighted to welcome holocaust survivor Mala Tribich to the Commons, where she viewed the exhibition in…11 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman again for his very helpful advert for future Backbench Business debates. In particular, it is good to hear that the Holocaust Memorial Day debate will…11 Jan 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. For the convenience of the House, it may assist right hon. and hon. Members if I give some advance notice of Thursday’s business statement. The…09 Jan 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. It may be helpful if I explain to the House that if I had waited to announce this for the first time on Thursday, there would have been…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The answer is yes, with the caveat that the right hon. Lady will understand: business is fluid, events happen and there is…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that I speak for all of us when I say how sorry we are and how much our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by these appalling tragedies in the hon.…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for the diligence with which he defends the interests of his local community and this sector, which is very important to the United Kingdom and our…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her question. She will know that, with the autumn statement, we have done a raft of things to support small businesses in particular, from freezing…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me start by wishing the hon. Lady and her SNP colleagues a very happy Christmas. I point her to what the Prime Minister said yesterday in Prime Minister’s questions about…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker is always right, and I am not responsible for the scheduling of topics for Opposition day debates. I know that my right hon. Friend will have sent a message today that…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that all Members would join the hon. Lady in singing the praises of the Royal Free, which has an incredible reputation. She will know that these are matters that must be…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly ensure the Minister for Illegal Migration has heard what my hon. Friend has said. This is a classic case of exactly what we are trying to prevent from happening…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure I speak for everyone in the Chamber and the whole House when I join the hon. Lady in her condolences and memories, particularly for Rebecca and Gaby, but also for all…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very happy to join the hon. Gentleman’s praises not only for that particular organisation, but for the many food banks across the country for the work that that they do.…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman again for shining a spotlight on the plight that individuals in other countries face because of their religious beliefs. I am sure that, whatever our…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that many Members will be aware of this shocking case. My hon. Friend will understand that I cannot comment on specific details of what might be happening with regard to an…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. He may know that the Secretary of State for Education has a particular interest in this area, which was demonstrated during her stint…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI, of course, disagree with the hon. Lady. We have a £104 billion cost of living package. We have doubled personal tax allowances. We have increased the national living wage.…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate my hon. Friend on all his campaign successes in getting those new facilities. It is not just about the bricks and mortar, but about the healthcare professionals who…14 Dec 2023