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HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst of all, through you, Madam Deputy Speaker, may we send our best wishes to Mr Speaker and wish him a speedy recovery from his recent injury? As the shadow Leader of the House…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWe utterly condemn any examples of underpayment or exploitation, and I put on the record that care workers do a fantastic job up and down our country. As for when we may get the…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have already proscribed and sanctioned 550 organisations and individuals around the IRGC. As the right hon. Gentleman knows, we keep these matters under constant…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI think most people would condemn the words that my hon. Friend set out. He raises a really important matter, because every parent should be able to trust that their daughter, or…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I agree that it is time, and I encourage my hon. Friend to apply for an Adjournment debate so that she can raise these matters directly with the Minister.29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter. The DVLA is currently rolling out a new casework that which will deliver significant improvements to the services provided to…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is a difficult situation for children, and indeed families and teachers, in Lichfield and the west midlands in general, so I will help to secure the meeting my hon. Friend…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 2 February will include: Monday 2 February—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill, followed…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Government have brought forward a young people’s strategy for the first time in more than a decade. A review is also being undertaken into how we can best tackle the…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are absolutely committed to increasing spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP by April next year, and the Prime Minister has set out his ambition to spend 3% of GDP on…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to champion the work of Greener Littleover and organisations like it. The work done by volunteer-led initiatives is admirable, and it represents…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his update, and for our very productive meeting earlier this week. He rarely leaves us in such suspense in his updates, and I look forward to…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI think I can speak for everyone across the House in thanking Lord McFall for his service and commitment to both Houses. He was a fine Whip and Minister in government and a truly…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in encouraging her constituents to complete her survey. As has been said, local people are best placed to make local decisions and outline where improvements…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOnce again, the hon. Gentleman raises the fact that Reform over-offers and underperforms. I will draw the attention of the relevant Department to his comments and concerns.29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat an opportunity to showcase what the right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to say is a very beautiful part of the world. As he can probably imagine, I am not renowned for…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a serious matter. For far too long, people have watched their towns and streets decline. The Government are investing in the future of our local communities,…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that the right hon. Gentleman welcomes the UK town of culture competition, and I encourage towns across the country to take part. We hope that it will be a huge…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are firmly committed to supporting disabled people’s ability and right to vote. I know that the team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAlongside partners in the emergency services, local authorities and utility companies, we co-ordinated agencies, so that they could prepare for and respond to the storm, and our…29 Jan 2026