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HANSARDEngagementsThe hon. Gentleman raises a very important case, and I am very sorry to hear about the specific families he mentions. We recognise that dog attacks can have horrific consequences,…18 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy right hon. Friend has been a stalwart champion for her community and, in particular, for their levelling-up fund bid, which I know will make a massive difference to them. I…18 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy right hon. Friend has already addressed the matter in full and there is nothing more that I can add.18 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the family of the Interior Minister of Ukraine—our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. I confirm that the Government believe…18 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Lady for her important work on this issue. Sexual harassment has absolutely no place in the workplace. Everyone should feel safe at work. Of course, we need to…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI do not think we need to talk about our predecessors, but I remember— [Interruption.] If I am not mistaken, it was one of the hon. Gentleman’s predecessors who worked for Russia…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for his local hospital and constituents. I am pleased to say that the new hospital scheme for Torbay is part of our plan to deliver dozens…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Gentleman will already be aware, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs already carried out a comprehensive, evidence-led investigation, considered…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs a result of the new reformed NHS dentistry contract, there are now more NHS dentists across the UK, with more funding, making sure that people can get the treatment they need.…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsEveryone should have the opportunity to succeed, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right that we all have a part to play. That is why I am pleased that the Social Mobility…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsUnlike the Labour council, my hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for his constituents in Bingley. As I have told him previously, I cannot comment on individual bids but I wish…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI join my right hon. Friend in completely condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the types of comments we saw this morning. Obviously, it is utterly unacceptable to make…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy right hon. Friend speaks with authority, and I thank him for his continued engagement on this critical issue. He knows the actions we have already taken with regard to Hong…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am pleased that the hon. Gentleman brought up the subject of energy. He was right to do so. When it comes to the economy, energy is incredibly important to Scotland, and…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsWhy is there a challenge with cancer times right now? Again, the right hon. and learned Gentleman just has absolutely no understanding of the situation. What happened to cancer…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsWhen it comes to the NHS, it is crystal clear: the Conservatives are on the side of patients, Labour is on the side of its union paymasters. I have laid out my priorities for the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is right to shine a spotlight on that issue. Like her, I am incredibly proud of all our social care workers and their commitment to their profession. That is why,…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am aware that other Government Ministers have looked into this issue and are currently considering the matter at hand. I will be happy to write to the hon. Lady when we know…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. If we want to safeguard the future of our public services and make sure that our young people inherit a strong economy, we must be disciplined…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am very sorry to hear about the case raised by the hon. Gentleman, and I am happy to look into that specific one more closely. As I said in answer to an earlier question, we…11 Jan 2023