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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am shocked by the suggestion that anyone should lie to Members of Parliament—that is entirely unacceptable. The right hon. Gentleman has put on record his concern about that,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful for what the right hon. Gentleman says about David Winnick. He was a man of independent mind, and as a former Whip, I can attest to that. On the wider matter of…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs ever, I thank the hon. Gentleman for his work and for the commitment of his Committee to this place. He and I have discussed on a number of occasions how best we can use time…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman will know that there are concerns across the House about the way that spinal injuries have been treated in the past. I am pleased that he paid tribute to…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very concerned to hear about the case the hon. Lady raises and will certainly draw her concerns to the attention of the Health Secretary.26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, I agree that where councils are doing it right—in this case, a Labour council is doing it right—it is important that their record is out there. As I have said, our record…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for that question—I know that he is both a keen advocate for chess and a keen player. I join him in commending the Chess in Schools and Communities charity…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt certainly sounds that way. Sexual harassment—wherever it takes place and whoever is responsible—is entirely unacceptable. If the hon. Gentleman seeks a meeting with the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the shadow Deputy Leader of the House for his questions; it is always good to see him in his place. First, I join him in his remarks on the terrible attack in Golders…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know that this issue has created immense feeling among hon. Members across the House, and concerns about Capita have been raised by many hon. Members during business questions…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 HouseI am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s comments about the Government’s response to what happened in Golders Green. The hon. Gentleman raises the issue of heat network suppliers…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important matter to the House. The Youth Select Committee is an excellent initiative, and this Government continue to take steps to ensure…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am always conscious of the importance of providing sufficient time for parliamentary scrutiny, and I appreciate my hon. Friend’s lobbying on this matter. As I have just…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 HouseWhat a contrast—from celebrations after the local derby last Sunday, to the approaching dark cloud of the arrival of the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage). I thank my hon.…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 HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question, but I am afraid I have to disappoint her. The Government believe that the current daylight saving arrangements represent the optimal use…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone in Burton and Uttoxeter on winning the Visit Staffordshire tourism awards. It just goes to show what a fantastic…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 2026