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HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is right that all customers, wherever they live, should have appropriate access to banking and cash services. That is why we have legislated to protect access to…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt is really a bit rich to hear about this from someone who described all immigration law as “racist”, and who literally said that it was a mistake to control immigration. We have…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs I have said, we have taken significant measures and will bring forward more. Indeed, as the Office for National Statistics itself said, more recent estimates indicate a slowing…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI have already made statements on this matter, but crucially, of course, we ensure the safety of all communities in our country. That is the first duty of government, and we will…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI know that my hon. Friend campaigns passionately for the delivery of first-class healthcare for her constituents. Like her, I welcome the investment that the Alexandra Hospital…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI know the thoughts of the whole House will be with the families and friends of the four teenagers who died in a car accident in north Wales. I am sure we will touch on it later,…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt would not be right to pre-empt the Chancellor’s autumn statement, but let me just say this: I am proud of the Government’s record in supporting those with disabilities. Not…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe welcome the agreement reached overnight. As I said, it is something that we have consistently pushed for and is a crucial first step as we try to resolve this situation and,…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for his excellent campaigning on behalf of his constituents. I agree with him that housing must meet the needs of local communities. Our affordable homes…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsActually, the agreement that has been reached demonstrates that it was not right to have a unilateral ceasefire. What was right was to do as we have done and consistently push for…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for all his campaigning on this important issue. In his constituency, we have delivered over 9,000 apprenticeships in great local businesses, including some…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am glad the hon. Gentleman mentioned the small boats arrivals because I am pleased to tell him that, thanks to the actions of this Government, the number of arrivals is down by…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWhat great news. I was delighted to hear that the third investment zone was announced in West Yorkshire, and about the regeneration money for the Penistone rail line upgrade and…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI do join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the parents of these children and many others. I also wish to take the opportunity to say that, while events in the middle east have…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI agree wholeheartedly with my right hon. Friend on that and thank him for what he says. I know that his advice will continue to be of value to the Government as we find a way for…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt was this Government that for the first time in the NHS’s history ensured that it had a long-term workforce plan, providing it with record funding so that we could eliminate…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt is this Government who, as a result of our actions, have ensured that across our country 1.7 million fewer people are living in poverty.22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt is not £500 million; we are investing tens of billions of pounds in energy transition, not least for things such as carbon capture and storage, in which the North sea can play…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe are doing absolutely everything we can to put money into the NHS to bring down the waiting lists, because I want families up and down the country to have access to the…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe are doing an enormous amount to bring waiting lists down. We are expanding patient choice and rolling out new community diagnostic centres and surgical hubs, as well as putting…22 Nov 2023