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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe UK strongly condemns the Israeli Security Cabinet’s decision to expand Israeli control over the west bank. We have called on Israel to reverse this decision immediately, and…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly will do as my hon. Friend asks. The Government are taking action on these matters, but I will also undertake to escalate this in the way that she suggests.19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important topic. Let us put on record our thanks to Pete Wallroth, although, of course, we would all prefer him not to be in that situation. Everyone…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, I join the right hon. Gentleman and the House in sending our deepest condolences to the friends and family of the young people involved. Each and every one of them is a…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that the hon. Lady’s constituent is more than sorry, because this appears to be an unacceptable case. If the hon. Lady gives me the details, I will raise the matter with…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs my hon. Friend knows, we have announced the first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which includes a plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe North sea is a critical asset and the Government understand the vital role it will play in the future. It is Britain’s greatest asset in building our energy future. It gives…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to congratulate Mark Grayling on his retirement. As we all know, the dedication of those who work behind the scenes is vital in supporting…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThroughout this conflict, our first priority has been to help households with the cost of living. That underlines our need to focus on clean, homegrown energy. As the role of gas…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThese matters are often better decided locally because they depend on local circumstances, but if the hon. Gentleman wants to go into greater detail and hear from the relevant…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question. As she notes, amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill have been considered by the House of Lords. The Government will consider them as…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn early notice of Backbench time, I will certainly bear in mind what the hon. Gentleman says, and I thank him for the work of his Committee. He will appreciate, however, that as…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his clarification on this matter, and I am more than happy to speak to him afterwards about it. On the statements that my hon. Friend condemns,…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the right hon. Lady for raising this question, because Members who write to Ministers do so with the reasonable expectation that they will receive a timely and substantive…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this very concerning matter. We want to prevent future tragedies and our thoughts remain with Gabe’s family and friends. I will ensure…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 23 March will include: Monday 23 March—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, followed by consideration of Lords…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, may I say that my thoughts are with the friends and families of the young people who have died and others who are currently unwell as a result of the meningitis outbreak in…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI will. It is unacceptable that Nicola had to wait so long for the surgery that she needed, and I am sorry to hear of her family and friends’ tragic loss. We have committed to…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, as I said in my earlier remarks, our thoughts are with the friends and families of the young people who tragically died, but also with others who are currently unwell. The…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI will certainly give that consideration, and I join my hon. Friend in encouraging Members to pick up some Denby pottery. This is a crisis situation for the company, and I know…19 Mar 2026