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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend sets out further disturbing news from Tees Valley. He described me earlier as a “pussy cat” on some matters; on these matters he has been a terrier over the years.…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join the hon. Gentleman in praising those involved in beach soccer, not least because we have some fantastic beaches in my constituency. He may wish to seek an…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very sorry to hear of the case that my hon. Friend raises. The Government are absolutely committed to tackling violence against women and girls wherever it happens. There are…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to everyone involved in the armed forces parliamentary scheme. I know that it has had a profound effect on colleagues over the years, and it is so important in…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in celebrating the incredible anniversary that she describes. Local councillors are vital to the work of local government and to supporting our…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government were clear in their manifesto that housing need in England cannot be met without planning for growth on a larger than local scale, and that it will be necessary to…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join the hon. Gentleman in hoping that the day is a success. Of course, we want to encourage people to go along and cheer on and support teams, not least because many…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs ever, my hon. Friend raises a very important issue. We all want children across the UK to have the best opportunities and start in life, so it is vital that important transport…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman and his Backbench Business Committee for all their work. I am pleased to hear that a number of very good bids came forward for estimates day, so, to…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the work and campaigning of Coloma Convent girls’ school and will certainly join her in thanking the teachers and staff at the school. The…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his remarks on Ukraine. It is important that every party in this House stands with Ukraine, and it is a pity and a disgrace that that view is not…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right to raise this important matter. I cannot give her the answer that she is looking for this morning, but I will make sure that Ministers are aware of this…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her questions and for her warm welcome, but let me gently warn her that soft soap will get her absolutely nowhere. Let me join the hon. Lady in…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for next week includes: Monday 2 March—Second Reading of the Representation of the People Bill. Tuesday 3 March—My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I first express my deepest sympathies for the case that my hon. Friend raises? His constituent, and indeed all our constituents, deserve better than what he has outlined. If…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution—he has raised this matter several times on his constituents’ behalf, and is fighting hard against the Lib Dem and independent funding…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I said previously, we inherited this system from the previous Government—they designed it and delivered it—and it is not working to the benefit of students. We are making…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to champion the work of cadets and the impact that they have on young people. I join him in praising all the volunteers who allow cadet forces to operate;…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in praising the work of Transform Trade and congratulating it on its 40th anniversary. Let me take this opportunity to thank the founders of…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that point. This is not the first time that we have heard concerns regarding Royal Mail’s performance, but she is absolutely right to draw…26 Feb 2026