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HANSARD Business of the HouseThere is a perennial problem with timely statements and the effect they have on the business of the House. The national cancer plan is of huge significance and is timely, and…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is not just a matter of concern locally for the hon. Gentleman; the Prime Minister is very committed to the future of the steel industry, and to the workers in the hon.…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important point. I agree that these are important matters for drivers themselves and for their families’ wellbeing, and taxi drivers also…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: the delays are unacceptable. It is not the service that people deserve, and resolving these matters is a matter of urgency. I…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is distressing to learn of Savannah’s situation. I am sure the House wishes her well. I am pleased that the hon. Lady welcomes Government action on these matters, but if she…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in welcoming the Government’s consultation into children’s use of technology, potentially including a social media ban. This subject is really important to…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish the hon. Gentleman well in running the London marathon, and indeed everyone who is involved in that and in raising money for such an important cause. I praise mental health…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI have said from the Dispatch Box on a number of occasions just how important churches are to local communities, and historic churches, whether in rural or urban areas, have a…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this terrible case. Simply because the perpetrator is no longer here does not mean that the suffering gets any better for the…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend again raises these matters, which have been raised consistently in the past few weeks by Members across the House. I hope that the Royal Mail, which listens to…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThere will be a statement later on the national cancer plan, where the hon. Gentleman may wish to raise his concerns directly with the Minister. It is an ambitious plan, and it is…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to champion the Linlithgow marches. Such events play an important part in bringing people together and promoting pride in local communities. I…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am not sure that the hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct in his analysis of how funding is allocated. Certainly in my local case, the allocation is not actually to the poorest…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I extend my deepest sympathies to Jo and Chris and all their family in what is an unimaginable situation. Every life lost to suicide is a profound tragedy, and we are…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I thank the hon. Gentleman for his work and the work of the Backbench Business Committee, and for his update. His first question was about the statement on the Procedure…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her tireless campaigning on this important matter. These are complex issues, and the Government’s response needs to be fair, balanced and sensitive to…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseDespite the hon. Gentleman’s understandable concerns, the Environment Agency does vital work, managing our rivers and protecting our environment. We need to recognise the work of…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important matter to the House. It is not the first time that we have heard about these concerns. I look forward to answering business…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 9 February will include: Monday 9 February—General debate on the UK-India free trade agreement, followed by debate on a motion on increasing…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise these matters; she is a doughty campaigner for her constituents. We are very aware of the challenges facing dentistry, particularly—but…05 Feb 2026