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HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI completely agree with that point, but we are talking about a very narrow set of circumstances. This is not about asking people to make a judgment on whether someone has…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 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 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 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 ExclusionI can give way to the hon. Gentleman, if he wishes.12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI start by thanking all Members who have contributed to this important debate. I am sure that as we have done so, we have all been very conscious that people will have been…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Members of Parliament: Risk-based ExclusionI expect many Members will focus on that point, and it is a trade-off. I reassure my right hon. Friend that no rule that we will make in this place will be arrived at without the…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman again for raising an incredibly important point. We know, from those who have been rescued, the appalling fate that awaits people who have been…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my right hon. Friend for raising that very good suggestion. One of the advantages of being outside the EU is that we now have complete control of our fiscal policy, and…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI shall be brief. The Secretary of State for Scotland is having these discussions with the Scottish Government first because he is standing up for the interests of Scottish…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a very sensible point, and I would be happy to make sure the Home Secretary has heard his remarks.08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about what has been happening in my hon. Friend’s constituency. I will ensure that both the relevant Ministers hear his worries about the poor service they are…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI will make sure the relevant Minister has heard the hon. Lady’s request. If she were to apply for a debate, I am sure it would be well attended. Indeed, I recently spoke from…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI feel that those in the Press Gallery are now producing statistics for my hon. Friend’s 40 years —on the length of time he has spoken in private Members’ Bill debates and so…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right: this is a matter for the House. I thank all members of the Commission and the staff of the House who have worked on the report, which included a…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me say two things on this to the hon. Lady. She will know that local government financing and allocations, and the budgets for that, are a matter for the Scottish Government.…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend speaks for many Members and many people around the country who care deeply about animal welfare. She will know that we are committed to bringing forward these…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that I speak for all Members of this House when I say thank you, Brian, for a life- time of service to your community. What an achievement; what a service. It is an…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right and many activities are supported by buildings such as the one she describes. I would suggest that she raises the matter at the next Energy…08 Jun 2023