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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for her local community. I will ensure that the Minister overseeing the scheme hears what she has said, and we will get her an update on how…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAbsolutely. I invite the hon. Lady to seek a debate when we return after the summer recess, so that she can make the case for her constituency and for this issue. It is vital that…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe DVLA has recruited more staff to the drivers medical casework team and its contact centre to deal with the sustained increase in the volume and complexity of applications, but…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this matter. The Government have been working hard to improve air quality, and we have provided £582 million to support local…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe new places of worship renewal fund is open for applications, but, as the hon. Gentleman knows, it is an England-only fund administered by Historic England. It is for the…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI do indeed, and I join my hon. Friend in praising Hardwicke Circus on their success. I agree that the success of any artist should not be determined by postcode. That is why this…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an important matter, behind which is the importance of prevention rather than trying to put things right after they have happened, which is far more…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy message to the young people taking part in my hon. Friend’s summer school is to enjoy themselves—to enjoy what they might learn, but also to enjoy working together in what is a…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises two important matters that are very close to my heart. The first is making sure that people can access dental services wherever they are. The second is…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a serious matter—care providers must employ fit and proper staff. I understand that the provider he mentions has been placed in special measures to ensure it…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is assuming that there will be a new Chancellor. As of today, the Chancellor has delivered the highest growth in the G7; I see that the most recent numbers confirm…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is unacceptable that women face long waits for the health services they need. We published our renewed women’s health strategy to deliver women’s health priorities. We are…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will ensure that the hon. Lady gets a timely response.16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe next Prime Minister has made clear the importance that he attaches to reindustrialisation, particularly in communities that, for a number of reasons, have felt left behind. I…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman will appreciate that a new Administration will want to look across some of the commitments that have been made to see whether they want to take them…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to Gerry Borge and all the members of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association for their work in honouring the memory of those affected by this…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his kind invitation—as ever, I will need to check my diary. On a serious point, common ridings are an important tradition, bringing…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will know that the Government have been instrumental in bringing forward advanced industrial rights for working people; it is therefore sad to learn of what is…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a really important matter and looks to the legislative route by which we might take for that. I pay tribute to everyone involved with young carers—they do a…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is unacceptable that people face delays due to medical conditions. We recognise that such delays have knock-on consequences. As I said, the DVLA is working hard to reduce…16 Jul 2026