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HANSARDLeader of the HouseWhen we came into office, just 7% of storm overflows were monitored. That figure is now 100%. But I know that there are issues, which are different in different areas, with the…24 May 2023HANSARDLeader of the HouseWhen we came into office, just 6% of storm overflows were monitored. That figure is now 100%. But I know that there are issues, which are different in different areas, with the…24 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this important matter. He will know that the next questions are not until 6 June, so I shall make sure that the Secretary of State has heard…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that important point, and I am sorry that his constituents have had that experience. He has just missed Business and Trade questions, so I…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right that there are concerns about the scheme. Understandably, we tend to focus on the impact on coastal communities and they have been very vocal in their…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are supporting families through the current cost of living pressures, and supporting families with young children is a priority for this Government. The hon. Member for…18 May 2023HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to thank the right hon. Lady for raising the matter and inform the House that the protest that was going on outside…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 22 May will include: Monday 22 May—Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Non-Domestic Rating Bill, followed by…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI will take the hon. Lady’s last point first. These awareness weeks afford us an opportunity to put a spotlight on what is happening on care, research, support and the progress…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI was pleased to respond to my hon. Friend’s invitation for me to visit her constituency, and in particular to see that site. I know she has been speaking to many people in…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseSuch matters are for the Home Secretary, and the next Home Office questions are on 22 May. My hon. Friend will know that labour market participation has become a major challenge.…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important question, and for the work that she is doing with her councillors and the police and crime commissioner on that important matter.…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that the issue that the hon. Lady raises is a concern to many Members in this House. I have written to several Departments on this matter. If she were to apply for a…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is an excellent topic for a debate, and my hon. Friend will know how to apply for one. The next Energy Security and Net Zero questions are on 23 May. She will know that we…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend not just for his question, but for proposing a solution for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport so that those clubs do not have to rely on income…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important matter. I fully appreciate the ambitions her constituents will have for this important facility, both as somewhere that teaches…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen we came into office, just 6% of storm overflows were monitored. That figure is now 100%. But I know that there are issues, which are different in different areas, with the…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing his Westminster Hall debate—he has successfully advertised it today and I hope it will be well attended. He will know that, in…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important point. She will know that the next Home Office questions will be next week, and she can raise that matter then. This is a concern to Government,…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear about that situation. My right hon. Friend is also a Privy Counsellor and it is a courtesy to Privy Counsellors that Secretaries of State should respond to…18 May 2023