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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am not in any doubt who I am standing up and fighting for—the people of this country—and who I am standing up and fighting against, and the SNP are on the latter list. First,…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue—he is a huge champion for his local paper. As he knows, the pro-competition regime set out in the Digital Markets, Competition and…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman has again done something to help. He has sent a very clear message that all of us in this place are focused on the appalling human rights abuses and atrocities…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising this—very sadly—timely question given the events of this week. As she knows, speeding is a critical issue and one of the biggest killers…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly ensure that the Secretary of State has heard the hon. Gentleman’s concerns about the oil refinery, but I invite him to examine his party’s policies on oil and gas…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this matter. All the work done to strengthen local communities, particularly after those two tragic incidents, is a credit to his…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman’s suggestion got a lot of support from across the House. It is the most fantastic tournament, with friendship as well as friendly rivalries. I will certainly…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising that matter, on which there was audible agreement from around the House. I know that this issue is supported by many people, and I am one of…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for raising this matter. If we want to ensure that every child and young person can reach their full potential, we must also ensure that people have not only…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear that. I shall certainly put pen to paper this afternoon and write to the relevant parties on the hon. Gentleman’s behalf, but I hope that Ofgem will have…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for championing Conscious Recovery in his constituency. I am sure the whole House would want to thank all the volunteers who work for that organisation,…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 27 November will include: Monday 27 November—Conclusion of debate on the autumn statement. Tuesday 28 November—Second Reading of the Criminal…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that. That is a very good idea and topic for a debate, and he will know how to apply for one. There are schemes elsewhere in the country that…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I thank the hon. Gentleman for the advert about the timetable for his Committee being re-established, which is very good news. We will certainly, as always, make sure there…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell) for, and join with, the sentiments she expressed about Israel and Gaza. We all hope that some of the hostages are able…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI think that people will notice that this Administration has doubled the personal tax thresholds and lifted many people on the lowest incomes out of paying tax altogether.23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly make sure that the Foreign Office has circulated an updated contact list to all Members of this House. We will make sure that is done. The consular services are…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear the situation that the hon. Lady is in. I will make sure that the Housing Minister has heard of the ongoing situation, and I will ask that she be given any…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a question that she might like to ask the Health Secretary at the next available questions. I would ask her to look a little closer to home at life expectancy figures and…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate my right hon. Friend on a successful, if lengthy, campaign, and I congratulate him and everyone who has worked on it on their diligence and on never giving up. I do…23 Nov 2023