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HANSARD Business of the HouseBefore I get on to the comments of the shadow Leader of the House, let me join him in paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe. Ann dedicated her life to public service and the causes…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating St Peter’s school on the support that it provides for students. I am delighted to hear that Moses and Nana are so eager to learn;…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of the situation that the hon. Gentleman raises. I will take that back to ministerial colleagues and see if we can get an update. Should he seek a meeting with…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that this causes distress not just to the family, but to the community supporting them. It is important that we get a fair system, but it is also important that we have…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThese are concerning matters, and the hon. Gentleman is right to raise them. I suggest that he seek either a Westminster Hall debate or an Adjournment debate when we return, so…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 31 August will include: Tuesday 1 September—Debate on a motion relating to sovereign grants, following the message from His Majesty the King,…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend talks of a matter that I know has been raised in sessions such as this and by many others across the House. It matters to constituents. I am sure that my hon.…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the hon. Gentleman says, climate change is already making heatwaves more frequent, longer lasting and more severe. We are absolutely committed to making sure that we are able…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his work and the work of his Committee. On the time available for Backbench Business debates, he will know, because I just read out the business,…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to support Fulwell community library and the National Year of Reading, and I pay tribute to Richard Beck and all the others who are helping to…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOf course I congratulate everybody involved. Public speaking is a fantastic way of not just, obviously, developing the ability to speak in public, but giving young people…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to the work of Camp Mohawk and, indeed, other organisations around our country. It is important not just for young people to…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for her tireless campaigning on this important matter. Across the last five financial years, we have spent more than £555 million on dementia…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important point. I hope that Anglian Water has heard her comments and takes action, because these issues sound very serious indeed at any time of year,…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a true champion for his constituency, and for community events and local organisations. Events such as Canal Quest and Bike for Good taster sessions are…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWe have been very clear that Royal Mail’s service is unacceptable, and we will continue to say that as long as it is unacceptable. The public expect a well-run postal service,…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, let me join you in saying happy birthday to my hon. Friend. I join her in thanking those providing important services and advice in our local communities. We…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise the issue of the importance of parks. I am certain that Baysgarth and Bridge View parks are lovely places, and that their awards…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI do agree. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that ignoring requests for meetings is simply unacceptable. I hope that Trinity Estates has heard his representations today and that…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to everybody involved, including the medical staff. I hope that this will be the great step forward for Cheltenham that he is…16 Jul 2026