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HANSARD 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 HouseThis is a frustrating issue for a lot of people, not least in my constituency, and it is a bit of a moving target for legislation. I will draw it to the attention of the Secretary…16 Apr 2026HANSARDModernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of CommonsI certainly support people having their say and being informed by debates. I will give it some thought; I am not rejecting it out of hand. But there will be a moment and there…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of what happened to Ryan—no family should have to go through that. My hon. Friend raises an important matter; the Government have just announced a knife crime…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 2026HANSARDModernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of CommonsI thank all Members for their contributions to today’s debate. I hope to take a little bit of time responding to them, because although this has been a relatively short debate, it…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is not the first time that hon. Members have raised concerns about Reform-led Staffordshire county council, which has clearly overpromised and underdelivered. These business…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSir David has done wonders in introducing us to, and captivating us with, the natural world. As my hon. Friend will know, we celebrate Earth Day next week, which will also be a…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend is welcoming the change. As he rightly points out, it will help to protect vulnerable people in our communities. I join him in thanking Jo, Debt Justice and,…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 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 HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating Labour-led Southend city council on its exceptional work in turning that situation around. We are providing £7.3 billion over the…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWhere there are job losses, if they are inevitable, it is important that staff are supported. This is a local matter, and I am sure that if the hon. Gentleman seeks an Adjournment…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 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 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 HouseThe hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the importance of the role played not only by carers, but by carers support centres in what are often very challenging situations.…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that I am very keen— not least because I have a coastal constituency—to ensure that coastal communities get the support that they need. The reality is…16 Apr 2026