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HANSARDEngagementsMay I welcome my hon. Friend back to his place? I agree with everything he said, and I look forward to visiting him and his Romford constituents at the earliest opportunity.21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsI express my condolences to Danny and Ava’s families, and the families of all the young people whose lives have been so tragically cut short by knife crime. We have plans in place…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsWe know how vital bus services are to communities right across the country—indeed, buses are our most popular form of public transportation—which is why we have used some of the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsThis Government have worked hard to secure a long-term, sustainable future for Welsh steelmaking, and to grow the legacy of that important industry. That is why during the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsOf course we want women and girls to get the protection that they deserve, and I am pleased that our violence against women and girls strategy is showing results, improving the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsI am sorry to hear about the delays faced by my hon. Friend’s constituents, which I know will be disruptive to their lives. It is important that we have proper connectivity in our…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsYes, the legislation will be brought before the House very, very soon.21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsI have not seen the details of those comments and this issue. More generally, the Government have a strong track record of supporting those with disabilities. It is important that…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsNo, Mr Speaker— [Interruption.] We did the right thing, which was to set up an independent statutory inquiry. That is the right way to resolve this issue; it is the right way to…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe Leader of the Opposition has picked one particular date, but it is worth bearing in mind that this scandal— [ Interruption. ] Hang on. This scandal has unfolded over decades,…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsAs I said, this is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in our country’s history. I do not think it is one that the Leader of the Opposition ever raised with me during…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsWhen it comes to the infected blood scandal, as I have said before, I am acutely aware of the strength of feeling on this issue and the suffering of all those who were impacted by…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsCan I start by commending my hon. Friend on her work on this issue? She is absolutely right that user verification can be a powerful tool to keep people safe online. The Online…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsAs I have previously told the House, the future of Grangemouth is a commercial decision for its owners. The site will remain operating as a refinery until at least May 2025. The…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsIt is worth bearing in mind that, as the Business Secretary said on Monday, she asked Henry Staunton to step down after serious concerns were raised. However, this is, on a matter…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsAs the Business Secretary said on Monday, she asked Henry Staunton to step down after serious concerns were raised. She set out the reasons for this, and the full background, in…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsLet me say a couple of things. First, our plans to continue with phase 1 mean that we can handle triple the capacity that is currently being used on the line. Secondly, every…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsI join my hon. Friend in his congratulations and thank everyone involved with the national lottery. We are all seeing, in our constituencies, the incredible benefit from the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for his work on this issue. He knows that we do have a plan when it comes to education and protecting children online. The Secretary of State is making sure…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsAs I have always said, the Government have a proud track record of supporting those in the LGBT community, and we will continue to do so. I have also always said that those who…21 Feb 2024