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HANSARD Business of the HouseUnfortunately, this issue has been raised on many occasions, and the House will understand and sympathise with the experience of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents, which, I am…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important and timely matter ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday. Too many women are still subject to a system that does not listen…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to say that the hon. Gentleman appears to be confused, because we have agreed that British bases can be used by the United States for limited and specific purposes of…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I will.05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand the concerns that my hon. Friend raises. Should he wish to have a meeting with the Minister responsible for further education, I will help him to arrange one.05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady will know that she and I share a very keen interest in historical churches, which are important parts of our communities, and I understand the concern about the…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are supporting local authorities to build and maintain walking and cycling infrastructure, with £616 million for Active Travel England from 2026 to 2030. Our…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree with my hon. Friend that these matters are of concern. For graduates in particular, the lack of graduate jobs is a concern, as are other matters around jobs in the…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his Committee’s work, including in the run-up to estimates day. They were good debates; they perhaps had slightly less time than had been…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Lady again raises her concerns about these matters. Although it is true that the Government have clear targets for house building—we need to build more houses—I…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in thanking the staff at Shrewsbury and Telford hospital trust, which has come out of special measures. That is testament to their dedication and…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseBefore I go on to agree with much of what the hon. Gentleman has said, let me begin by disagreeing with the position his party takes on discussions around tax, particularly…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI cannot confirm when, but I know that this issue is uppermost in the minds of Ministers, because it is a problem in many communities, and I will take it up with the relevant…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I thank my hon. Friend for her commitment and contribution to the Government. I am sorry that she has left government, but I wish her well in every sense. Her work on the…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me start by joining you, Mr Speaker, and the shadow Leader of the House in thanking Tom Goldsmith for his service to this House. As you said, he gave 30 dedicated years of…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 9 March is as follows: Monday 9 March—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Tuesday 10 March—Second…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI express my deepest sympathy for my hon. Friend’s constituent. The situation described is simply unacceptable. Our draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill will end the feudal…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are ways in which Government already seek to work in a comprehensive way to address these issues. If the hon. Lady wishes to have a meeting with the relevant Minister on the…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly arrange a meeting for the hon. Gentleman and his colleagues in the region. As he says, this is a question not just of energy and the businesses themselves, but of…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the important work of the HealthBus Trust, and I join her in paying tribute to its work. I will raise the point that she has drawn to our…26 Feb 2026