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HANSARD Business of the HouseI can very much appreciate why people are so angry about the matter and it is clear that my hon. Friend is angry too. He will know that we are introducing the new infrastructure…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that the salary of the Governor of the Bank of England is not within my remit, although many other things are. However, he raises an important point,…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. If we want to get people to make the transition to these new technologies, we have to make it possible for them. They should not be anxious…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important matter. She will know that it is absolutely at the forefront of the Education Secretary’s work looking at the future skills we need in this…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important point. People who live in suburban areas are particularly reliant on vehicles. Public transport will get them to certain appointments, but…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a shocking case. It is difficult for people to resolve such matters if they are not able to get hold of the companies. My hon. Friend will know that there is a parking…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear about that case. I will certainly ensure, given that Work and Pensions questions are not until the autumn, that the Secretary of State hears the case that…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important point, and the House has made its view known—many Members in the Chamber today support her. The UK is not just STEM-powered; it is…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point and a very helpful suggestion. I will certainly write to the Department for Work and Pensions to inquire about that change. Many…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises understandable concerns. I hope that we will soon see an end to this type of action. I do not think it helps the situation. It is political cynicism of the…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt sounds a wonderful place, and I congratulate my hon. Friend and all in his community for having created such an important asset for the local community. The relevant Department…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI would commend to all colleagues the House of Commons Library as a fantastic source of independent truth and fact, if anyone is interested in those things. The hon. Gentleman is…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a very important question. Although this is not necessarily the case for buses, many other capabilities and manufacturing capabilities should be should…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. The relevant Department will not be available for a questions session until the autumn, so I will make sure that the Cabinet Office…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis matter is incredibly important to this Administration, and has been since 2010, from the Green Paper that was produced under the coalition Government to the steady increases…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her question. As she will know, that is a matter for the Department for Work and Pensions. Given that there will not be an opportunity to talk to the…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for affording us all the opportunity to send our congratulations, and I hope there are good celebrations taking place to mark this moment. Regional…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am always happy to help the hon. Gentleman get complex cases resolved. If he would let my office know about the contact he has had with HMRC, I will do my best to assist him in…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising these matters. He will know how to apply for a debate. I would also suggest to him that these are matters that the local authority should be…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the hon. Lady’s case. She will know that my office stands ready to assist her on this. The Home Office is able to meet colleagues—it is still running that…13 Jul 2023