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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 HouseThe hon. Lady raises issues that have affected a number of constituencies across the country, not least my own. This Government are doing everything we can to ensure that there is…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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise that concern. As she points out, similar concerns were raised earlier. I am sorry to hear of the issues faced by her constituents and I understand…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 23 March will include: Monday 13 April—Debate on a motion on SEND provision and reform. The subject of this debate was determined by the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, let me express my sympathies for Suzi. We talk about many issues in this place, and it is easy to forget sometimes the impact on people’s lives in our constituencies. I…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend on congratulating Richard Ledger and the successes of the Long Eaton Town Deal Board. As he knows, through our Pride in Place programme, we are…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is indeed wonderful news. We are working hard to make sure that young people are supported. Youth Futures hubs will bring together services for young people, so that they can…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOur Bus Services Act 2025 is letting local leaders in communities like my hon. Friend’s take back control of services. I join him in encouraging his constituents to complete his…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, a well-attended Westminster Hall debate addressed the declining performance of Royal Mail. It reflected falling confidence among Members of the House, and the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend describes how strong his local community is; people there are coming together to make sure that looked-after children get the support that they need. That is…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs ever, the hon. Gentleman raises a serious issue, and I thank him for that. We strongly condemn the repression of religious minorities in Iran, notwithstanding the grave…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI can, because this is a very concerning matter. This week, the Government published their waste crime action plan, which sets out a zero-tolerance approach to waste crime. I…26 Mar 2026