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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy understanding is that all the processes for scrutinising and approving appointments to the House of Lords and ministerial office have been followed. I think that all…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will know that, under the Local Government Act 1999, a council must make arrangements to secure continuous improvement in the way that its functions are exercised,…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to say that the performance of Liberal Democrat-run local authorities has been something of a theme in this session of business questions, and I am very sorry to hear…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for raising this important matter—it is extremely disturbing to hear that. He will know that the police chiefs have our total backing in…16 Nov 2023HANSARD MPs Staff: Employment ConditionsI thank all Members who have contributed to this debate, and in particular all Members who took part in the Speaker’s Conference and facilitated its work. I think we have had a…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important point. He is correct that it is now clear that hospitals and other civilian places have been used by Hamas. That is not news: a…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this important point. I am sure he has met the Home Secretary about his first point. If he has not to date, I would encourage him to do so.…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for all his work on behalf of his constituents. I thank him for early warning of the topic he would raise. That was very helpful, because I have heard…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important point. She will know that this has been a focus for the Government; they have identified zones around the country that need improvement and…16 Nov 2023HANSARD MPs Staff: Employment ConditionsI beg to move, That this House welcomes the Second Report of the Speaker’s Conference on the employment conditions of Members’ staff (HC 1714 of Session 2022–23), endorses its…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is not the first case of that service slipping that I have heard about recently. It is not just about people not receiving documents in a timely way; it can also be about…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear that situation. If the hon. Gentleman would give my officials the details of that case, I will make sure it is raised immediately this afternoon. The Home…16 Nov 2023HANSARD MPs Staff: Employment ConditionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that important point. He will know that the report makes reference to ensuring that proper support, training and services are provided to…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is a familiar refrain that we hear from my hon. Friend about the difficulties that his constituents are having to endure because of his local authority. He has provided his…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important matter for the often unsung heroes of our country, who are doing a tremendous amount to feed us, build resilience and take care…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to hear the good news in the hon. Lady’s constituency. My job is to ensure that batons are not dropped during reshuffles, and I shall be very happy to assist her in…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is not in my portfolio, but as a constituency MP I have long talked about standing charges and it is good that they are being looked at. The Secretary of State is also keen…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that important point. I will certainly write to the Secretary of State, and to other Secretaries of State who will have an interest, to…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question. Madam Deputy Speaker was smiling at me to remind me, I think, of my responsibilities. I cannot ask the other place to change its scrutiny…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend and his constituents for what they are doing to make our nation resilient. The Government want to ensure that communities that participate in such…16 Nov 2023