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HANSARD Select CommitteesI have brought forward a number of motions today to facilitate implementation of recent recommendations of the Backbench Business Committee and the Procedure Committee. I thank…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Select CommitteesI thank all Members for their contribution to today’s debate. I thank the shadow Minister for her kind words; I agree that the changes are eminently sensible. The Chair of the…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Select CommitteesI beg to move, That Standing Order No. 22D (Select committee statements) be amended in paragraph (3), by leaving out “5 sitting days” and inserting “10 sitting days”.28 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in welcoming the new owners of Harlow Town. I am sure that is welcome news to supporters, because local football clubs are of such importance to…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this incredibly important matter. NHS England previously extended the initial two-year funding term and is providing data to ICBs to support…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a serious matter. The Government recognise that the cost of travel should not be a barrier to treatment, and the non-emergency patient transport scheme…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to champion the work of the brilliant community groups in his constituency, and I join him in congratulating Erewash Voluntary Action on…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the important work of the Cornwall Air Ambulance charity and wholeheartedly join her in commending the vital work of the volunteers who keep…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that matter. As I said previously, Sir David Attenborough has been instrumental in teaching generations about the importance of the natural…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important matter. We recently announced 19 new technical excellence colleges in England, on top of the 10 confirmed for the construction sector last year.…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the performance—or, should I say, the lack of performance —of Reform councils. We have heard time and again in business questions that when…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a true champion of businesses not just in her constituency and along the river that we share, but across our region. I pay tribute to her for that work, for…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that matter. As I have said many times, these organisations are the golden thread that runs through our communities. Our social…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the case that my hon. Friend raises. It must be a very difficult time for his constituent and her family. I am sure that I speak for the whole House when…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in recognising Warwickshire day. As I have said previously, community volunteers and events like the one she describes are at the heart of making our local…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to take this opportunity to congratulate the BSI on 125 years of tireless work. There was a Westminster Hall debate on this very matter recently. I encourage all workplaces…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am saddened to hear of the tragic case and will certainly give the hon. Gentleman’s request some consideration. I suspect that a cross-departmental approach needs to be taken…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to reciprocate by wishing my hon. Friend a happy St George’s day. He highlights some of the incredible efforts by Alan Clark and other volunteers from his constituency. As…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand the frustration that Members sometimes have when they do not receive full replies or the substantive replies that they seek. If the hon. Lady gives me details of that…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOur new waste crime action plan sets out a zero-tolerance approach in order to prevent waste crime, pursue the criminals responsible and accelerate clean-up, and I think it has…23 Apr 2026