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HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating James, Josh and Gabriella, along with the other students at Braes and St Mungo’s. I thank Powering Futures for its important work. As my…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government agree with my hon. Friend that there must be a balance between planning rules and practicality, and we did consult on changes to the national planning policy…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIf the hon. Lady gives me the details of that case, I will certainly raise it with Government colleagues. She is right to raise these matters, which will be of huge concern to the…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this matter—she is a champion for sports and inclusion—and I am sorry to hear of the experience of some girls in her constituency. The…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a deeply concerning matter. Local agencies already have strong powers, including public spaces protection orders, to address persistent antisocial behaviour…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the hon. Gentleman showed last week, he is very keen—I understand his keenness—to say what happened at the local elections in his patch and to mention the Reform victory. But…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Prime Minister was very clear at Prime Minister’s questions. We are putting more money into the health service. However, we are not always…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an important matter. I know that Royal Mail listens closely to these sessions, and I hope that it has heard what he has said this morning. The Business…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWith respect, the hon. Gentleman may be jumping to the wrong conclusion on the matter, but he has been around long enough to know that if he does not get the answer that he wants…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is heartening to hear of the success of schemes to ensure local people have access to local services. I certainly pay tribute to everyone involved and thank them for making it…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the approach of my hon. Friend’s local council, because the Government share the ambition of wanting to see more empty homes brought back into use. Local authorities…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe situation in my hon. Friend’s constituency sounds untenable. The police and local authorities have legal powers to deal with dangerous, abandoned and obstructive vehicles, and…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend has been a champion for women’s health issues, particularly as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis, and I pay tribute to her for that. The…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the work of his Committee and for the strong leadership that he shows. He has announced an impressive list of debates, underlining the…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a doughty fighter for her community and the wider region, and she raises serious matters. There are opportunities for her to apply for a debate to hear directly…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAccess to good parental leave is vital to create those initial family bonds, and I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House, especially in relation to our brave…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 15 June will include: Monday 15 June—The Chairman of Ways and Means is expected to name opposed private business for consideration, followed…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the issue of NEETs. She is a great champion for her constituency, the region that we share, and young people in the area. The Government are…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to bring this matter to the House today. It often takes tremendous courage for victims of domestic abuse to seek help. She is an assiduous campaigner for…11 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Wishart, and I thank the Father of the House, the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), for chairing the…08 Jun 2026