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HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Gentleman will know, standing charges are a matter for Ofgem, the independent regulator. Last week, it launched a consultation asking for views about standing charges.…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsOf course we are always happy to discuss important topics of substance with our allies, like tackling illegal migration or strengthening our security, but when it was clear that…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising such an important issue. My thoughts and the thoughts of the whole House will be with Abigail. As I have said before, we support Israel’s right…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt is simply not right to say that there is not support for families this winter—there has been considerable support this year for energy bills. This winter, pensioner households,…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe entire energy grid infrastructure in this country is integrated, which brings benefits to people in every part of our United Kingdom. When it comes to supporting people with…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is right to raise those concerns. It seems that Labour in London is yet again penalising hard-working people. First we had the ultra low emission zone, and now it…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsSir Elton John has been a powerful voice for change in the UK and the world. Through the brilliant work of his foundation he has raised awareness of HIV, reduced stigma and saved…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am incredibly sorry to hear about Pearl. My thoughts and, I know, those of the whole House will be with Gemma and Paul. I will make sure that the hon. Gentleman gets a meeting…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Lady knows, there is an ongoing inquiry into covid. It is right that that is followed and I look forward to providing my own evidence. If she had taken the time to…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe UK Government are investing in Wales, with record investment in electrification of the north Wales line and record investment in communities up and down the country. It is…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. A year ago, not just the OBR but the Bank of England, the International Monetary Fund and the OECD were all predicting that we would fall…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for all the work he has done in this incredibly important area. He is right that we need to have guardrails around the successful…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Lady knows, healthcare is devolved, but we will look for every opportunity to improve patient care and reduce waiting lists in England. That is what we are doing in…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman’s constituent for her long service in the health service. I assure him that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safe passage of…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI very much hope that I have a chance to meet John later on. I join my right hon. and learned Friend in paying tribute to John’s care home for the incredible care that it…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsNo child should grow up in poverty. That is why I am pleased that, because of the measures we have taken, 1.7 million fewer people are living in poverty today than in 2010. I…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am pleased to have my right hon. Friend’s advice and support on all on our measures to tackle legal and illegal migration. As I said, we are reviewing the recommendations of the…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe are delivering 40 hospitals by 2030. Good progress is already being made, and that programme is being backed by over £20 billion of investment. Three schemes are already open,…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for continuing to champion the new hospital in Kettering. We are absolutely committed to delivering the scheme for Kettering General Hospital. As my hon.…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe will not tolerate anti-Muslim hatred in any form, and expect it to be dealt with wherever it occurs. I actually recently met Tell MAMA, a service that provides support to…29 Nov 2023