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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe reality of the situation is simple, and I am surprised that the right hon. Gentleman does not understand it. The new cash ISA limit, introduced by the Chancellor at the Budget…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI regret to say that I think the right hon. Gentleman is mixing me up with someone else if he thinks I have footballing skills, but I will plough on regardless. Let me be very…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to bring this matter to the House’s attention. Buses are the most used form of public transport, and they are a lifeline for many communities.…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing that to the attention of the House. She is right that ensuring that communities can come together is vital, and the Government are providing…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the hon. Lady to her place. I will get to her remarks in just a second, but before I do, may I say that I was saddened to hear this week of the passing of Roy…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise this important matter, and we recognise the difficult financial situation that many hospices are facing. We have supported the hospice sector in…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for her diligent campaigning on this matter. The Government are absolutely committed to ensuring that workplaces are safe in the modern world, and…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 22 June will include: Monday 22 June—Remaining stages of the Armed Forces Bill. Tuesday 23 June—Opposition day (first allotted day). Debate on…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for the work of his Committee and for his update to the House on the business for which it is responsible. I certainly hear what he says about…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of my hon. Friend’s constituent’s distressing situation. If he writes to me with the details, I am sure that the relevant Minister will get a response to him.…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a concerning matter. The law is clear that workers should receive the payments to which they are entitled. We are committed to strengthening enforcement…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a fascinating issue, and I agree that the role of MPs has evolved but is of no less importance than it was. As he says, there is no job description for MPs,…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me be clear: no one should receive care in a corridor. The situation we inherited is unacceptable and undignified, and we are determined to end it. That is why, for the first…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is good to see the right hon. Gentleman in his place; I would have thought that No. 10 was a rough place to be, but it sounds as though he has been in the wars more recently,…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWe certainly recognise the impact of closures on communities and their access to essential services. I hope that even at this late stage, an alternative site is found. This week,…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI draw to the attention of the hon. Lady the fact that it is Treasury questions next week. She might want to raise this issue then, but I will also draw her remarks to the…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI cannot give the hon. Gentleman an answer off the top of my head, but I will draw that matter to the attention of Health Ministers and get him the update he seeks.18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating her local team and club on an outstanding achievement. Local football clubs—indeed, local sporting clubs—play such an important part in our…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a distressing case. I am not surprised that she does so, because she has an outstanding record of working hard on behalf of her constituents. If she provides…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs ever, the hon. Gentleman raises a serious matter. I pay tribute to his tireless work in this regard. He knows that the UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or…18 Jun 2026