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HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is right. I am proud that since 2010 we have created 5.5 million apprenticeships. That is the difference between us. We now know that the Labour party wants to…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsJust weeks after I became Prime Minister, we injected record funding into the NHS and social care. We also unveiled the first ever long-term workforce plan in the 75-year history…22 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI refer to my previous answer about the considerable support we are providing to families across the United Kingdom with their energy bills. The hon. Lady mentions Scottish…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 her continuing dedication as my special envoy on this vital issue. Red Wednesday is an important moment to demonstrate our solidarity with Christians…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 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt is striking that the hon. Member for Cambridge—of all places!—absolutely does not understand the importance of technology sectors and companies to the growth of our economy. It…22 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 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 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 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. and learned Gentleman talks about a changed Labour party—perhaps we will see that this evening. He cannot even make his party do the right thing when it comes to…15 Nov 2023HANSARDWest Midlands: Economic GrowthOur position as a Government is clear: it is right that Israel is able to defend itself. That is a principle that we support. It has suffered an appalling terrorist attack—Hamas…15 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsIt is right that we go through the judgment carefully and properly. As I have said, the Government have already been working in advance on a new treaty with Rwanda to address the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsActually, this Government and previous Governments have a proud record in championing LGBT rights. It was this Government who introduced same-sex marriage. We will continue to…15 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. The UK’s long-standing position on the middle east peace process is very clear: we support a negotiated settlement, leading to a…15 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am pleased that the last figures show that actually we had a record number of first-time buyers. We are delivering 1 million homes over this Parliament, while at the same time…15 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsI can assure my hon. Friend that our decision on HS2 means that every region of the country will now receive more transport investment than it would have done before, including…15 Nov 2023