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HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a very tempting offer. I thank my hon. Friend for raising the fantastic work being done by volunteers and Councillor David Newey at Roker park. Their work is vital, and he…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for bringing that important matter to the House. I know from experience, as I am sure others do, just how important fire services and coverage…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will be aware that the Government have already taken action on some aspects of reform of the Lords. He is not really talking about the Lords and their work per se;…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating Grant McFarlane and everyone else involved in Fèis Phàislig—if I pronounced that correctly.12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, as ever, for his update and for the excellent work of the Backbench Business Committee. It is good news that the young people affected in his…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising an issue of such importance, and I am genuinely sorry to hear about the cases that he raises. We are committed to building a national care…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe UK is home to some of the world’s most respected universities, and we all benefit from the opportunities, knowledge and growth that they create. It is important that we pay…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in recognising the vital role that trade unions play in improving lives of people across the country. The Government have worked very closely with…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I am sure that the thoughts of the whole House are with the two children stabbed in the horrific attack at Kingsbury high school in Brent. My heart—and I am sure the hearts…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 23 February will include: Monday 23 February—Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Industry and Exports (Financial…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the shadow Leader of the House for the way he has addressed these matters this morning. He is fully entitled to do so. In fact, I would go so far as to say that he is…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a doughty advocate for the businesses in her constituency. I will absolutely join her in congratulating those winners, whose awards are, I am sure, well…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in welcoming the arrival of the national cancer plan, and in sending our best wishes to Alfred, Wendy and their family and friends. We have made progress in…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePlaygrounds are a vital part of our social infrastructure, and the Budget committed £18 million to revamp playgrounds across England. I am sure that the Conservative council in…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important matter, and I understand that it must be deeply frustrating for the workers affected. I will ensure that the relevant Minister meets her to…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in praising the work of Coopers bar. As I have said before, bars and live music venues are cornerstones of our local communities. Our creative industries…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important issue. We are making the tough but fair decisions needed to find a balance between value for money for taxpayers and for students and graduates.…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the hon. Gentleman knows, the UK is committed to defending freedom of religion and belief for all. He will know that the Foreign Secretary has had considerable engagement with…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to celebrate those local Huddersfield volunteers. I am sure that the whole House will join me in praising their efforts, which remind us of the deep…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are committed to wider reform of the House of Lords and the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill is the first step in that process. We remain committed to that.…05 Feb 2026