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HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in thanking everyone associated with the Blackpool jobs fair for making it a success, not least my hon. Friend, who is a fantastic fighter for his…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI commend my hon. Friend for being a fantastic champion for his constituency. The Government are giving constituents investment in the powers they need to deliver the change they…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will know that the FOI Act sets out the requirements for public bodies to release that information, so I am disappointed that he needs to bring this matter to the…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for marking this important anniversary. At this time in particular, we must remember all those who serve and have served in our armed forces, and all those…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend: flexible co-working spaces play a vital role in high street regeneration, which is a priority for this Government. I would be happy to help…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not agree that it makes a mockery of the devolution agenda. It is about getting local decisions made on behalf of local people. It is important that we recognise regional and…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely committed to defending freedom of religion and belief for all, and so are this Government. It is our firm belief that every Nigerian should be…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen the consultation has ended, I am sure there will be ample opportunity to raise the points that the hon. Lady has mentioned.12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe tragic record of the previous Government was a fall in apprenticeships. This Government are committed to reversing that decline, which is why we have a £725 million growth and…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important matter, and I hope that Thirteen has heard his words today. The Government expect social housing landlords to manage their stock efficiently and…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to Waseem Zaffar and his work as a local councillor, particularly on the clean air zone in Birmingham. I know that he will be…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMinisters are working hard on what is a sensitive Bill in many ways, and we will bring it forward in due course. If the hon. Lady seeks an update from the relevant Minister, I…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe performance of Conservative-run West Sussex county council on potholes was raised with me only last week. I am sure that the council will have heard my hon. Friend’s…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I will. It is important that Members of Parliament raise matters such as these on behalf of their constituents. Remus and other companies should accept that responsibility…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly encourage Members to visit their local pubs, because they are an important part of local communities, but I also encourage them to be moderate in their actions,…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the loss of the much-loved Parkside community centre, because these are places that provide valuable services and, as I have said before, are the golden…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWe published our road safety strategy in January, which marks a turning point in the Government’s approach. We are taking decisive action to make our roads safer for everyone, but…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThat issue was raised earlier this week by my hon. Friend the Member for Mitcham and Morden (Dame Siobhain McDonagh). I understand the concern. It is important that the Government…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand the concerns the decision might cause locally. Should the hon. Gentleman seek an Adjournment debate, he can put his questions to the Minister directly.12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in thanking all those involved in community radio, including Jeff, Paul and Emma at Erewash Sound. I know my hon. Friend was a keen musician in his youth,…12 Mar 2026