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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to recognise the vital contribution of British Sikhs in our communities, which has been raised regularly in these sessions. They are such an…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my hon. Friend says, the Home Office is consulting on people’s views of changes more widely. I can reassure her that no decision has been made and that children’s welfare and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDModernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of CommonsI beg to move, That this House has considered the First Report of the Modernisation Committee, Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures, HC 755, and the House…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a champion for the great sport of golf, and I commend him for that. We are investing £400 million in grassroots sports facilities in communities across the UK to…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a tireless advocate for his constituents on a range of issues, and I join him in commending the work of those who have campaigned on this important issue. I…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to pay tribute to Denise McGuckin. Civil servants work tirelessly to serve our local communities, and they are the very foundations of local government.…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a very concerning matter. We stand for unity, not division. Racism or any other form of discrimination has absolutely no place in our society. There is a…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am genuinely very sorry to hear of the constituency case the hon. Gentleman raises. If he will let me have details—I know it has been resolved to some extent—I will make the…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to champion the work of Community Rail Network and the dedication of its volunteers. As I said earlier, community groups and volunteers are the golden…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in saying that Her late Majesty was a remarkable individual, not simply because of the time that she gave to public service but because of the way…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising such a serious and concerning case. As he knows, the UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all, and I can assure…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady will know that the Government are keen to ensure that schools have the resources they need to tackle the issues their children face. I do understand the difficulty…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the action taken by the Government to ensure that councils have the necessary resources to tackle potholes, so it is inexplicable that the…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to champion community-based organisations, not least those in the fine town of Consett, of which I am a son and very grateful for that. Social…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not know where we are with the appointments, but I will certainly take that up with a Minister and find out, and I will let the hon. Gentleman know.16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand the hon. Gentleman’s frustration if there are railways stations and a railway service that some people are unable to access. The Government have announced an…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 20 April will include: Monday 20 April—Consideration of Lords message on the Victims and Courts Bill, followed by consideration of Lords…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know, because he is an assiduous attender at these sessions, that the shortcomings of Royal Mail have been raised on a number of occasions. He refers…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are clear that access to sport is important for young people, irrespective of their circumstances and their disability. I thank Thurrock rugby club and the people…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter and for championing the work of Tale of 2 Cities. Local charities are the golden thread that runs through our communities, and they…16 Apr 2026