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HANSARD 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 am aware that many Members will want the legislation to arrive very swiftly, and they will not have long to wait. The hon. Gentleman knows what I am about to say: namely, that I…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the hon. Lady will know, the next oral questions to the Secretary of State will be on 22 January, and I will ensure that he has heard of her interest in this matter. In respect…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also take the opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year, especially all the staff who work on and off the estate to help us do our jobs and…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 18 December will include: Monday 18 December—Second Reading of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill. Tuesday 19 December—Consideration…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear this issue being raised yet again. Many Members have already raised it, and I know that my hon. Friend is working very hard to secure a better service for his…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises a very important point. Of course, we have done a huge amount and are currently considered to be world leaders in this space. All credit goes to the…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 HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good suggestion. I thank him for all that he does in this respect, and I will certainly make sure that the relevant Minister has heard his request.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 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear about the distress suffered by the hon. Gentleman’s constituent. He will know this is an area of huge concern, particularly at this time of year, and the…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is so depressing to hear and I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for raising the matter. Businesses have to operate in complex environments. The situation in Israel and…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 HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this very important point. This was also raised last week in the wake of the appalling testimony that was given in the United States from three…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate my hon. Friend on all the considerable achievements that he and his constituents have secured over the past year. I am reminded of the, very sadly, late Benjamin…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for this work on the Backbench Business Committee and for his question. He will know that it was the topic that the Youth Parliament chose to debate…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman has found his own solution: he has got it on the record. I agree that hold-ups, delays and the inability to rely on fundamental services are huge problems that…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 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 2023