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HANSARD Business of the HouseOn behalf of all Members, I thank the hon. Lady for reminding us of the important week that is coming up, and for encouraging us all to play our part in raising awareness and also…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend’s request for a debate on this matter—a very good suggestion—is timely, because this week I had a meeting with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport,…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear about the ongoing issue in my hon. Friend’s constituency. I understand that the company to which he refers has signed the developer remediation contract. I…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that this Government have given undertakings with regard to both workers’ and environmental protections; those matters are both important to us. I am…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThese are appalling practices and they need to be dealt with. The right hon. Gentleman will know that the Bill is due to be published very shortly. He will forgive me if I save…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 19 June will include: Monday 19 June—Motion relating to the fifth report from the Committee of Privileges, followed by a general debate on the…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I associate myself with the remarks and the tributes paid in this House to the victims of the Nottingham attack and their brave families and friends, and also to all those…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, the members of that Committee were doing their duty. My advice to all hon. and right hon. Members, having had the Committee carry out the work we asked it to do, is to read…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend raises an incredibly important matter. Many people would be surprised to hear about the volume of such attacks that take place, and there has recently been a…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his ongoing work. I think the House has particularly welcomed the fact that we will have a debate on the proposals for the BBC, which is an issue…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseAlthough it is always good to hear from the hon. Gentleman, he, sadly, raises distressing cases. I am sure that all Members would want to express the sentiments that he has, and I…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this point. We have always held a debate on Grenfell. I have not been directly involved in the discussion but, as he will know, the debates…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI am sorry, but I am going to conclude because I am trying the patience of colleagues. I will be happy to respond to any points on behalf of the Commission this afternoon and I…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionNobody has been appointed to those roles. I understand that, on points of principle that have already been mentioned, many Members feel strongly that it should be Members of this…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionThe answer is yes, in both cases. The scheme does not sit in isolation. In circumstances such as this, there tends to be a conversation with the Member concerned and with the…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI agree with my hon. Friend, and thank her for the work that she has done. We have an obligation to members of staff on the estate, and we have an obligation to Members to ensure…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionAs my hon. Friend will know, the original proposal that was put together and issued for consultation by the Commission has been altered, which is why we wanted to hold this…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionWhen, at the time of the Commission’s original proposals, there was a debate about arrest or charge, we decided that that was not relevant. This is about a set of circumstances in…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI beg to move, That this House has considered the House of Commons Commission Report, Risk-based exclusion of MPs: consultation response and proposals, HC 1396. I welcome the…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI completely agree with my right hon. Friend. Even if a scheme looks good on paper, it is the practical issues about how it will operate that matter. He refers to particular…12 Jun 2023