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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think the hon. Gentleman is making a bid for a role that does not exist but could be created: the shadow Minister for clichés. As I have said, the new Prime Minister will come…14 Jul 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I just want to thank the hon. Gentleman for making my point for me. He said— [ Interruption. ] No, he said that the Opposition have…14 Jul 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderNo, we did not. The decision was therefore taken to go with the situation in Iran, rather than hang around and wait for what the Opposition might come up with. [ Interruption. ]14 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a short statement to provide an update on this week’s business. The business for tomorrow is now: Tuesday 14 July—Remaining…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree with the shadow Leader of the House about the tragedy of Ann Widdecombe and I echo his words. I do not agree with the right hon. Gentleman’s description of the run-up to…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that the Representation of the People Bill is an important Bill. I will announce in due course when it will return to this House, but it will be…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI share my hon. Friend’s hope. This is an important Bill and an important matter. It is, of course, about the victims of Hillsborough and their families, and the campaign that…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. I just announced the recess dates. There are no plans to change the dates on which the House is sitting. As you have alluded to, Mr Speaker, recess dates…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in welcoming the support of local businesses for Holmfirth Pride. My hon. Friend has been a champion on issues of inclusion and countering hate in our…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Ben and his mother Liz on their hard work raising awareness for the Royal British Legion and Moorfields eye hospital. Such events…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I will, and I will seek an update for the hon. Lady.09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 13 July will include: Monday 13 July—Second Reading of the Immigration and Asylum Bill. Tuesday 14 July—Remaining stages of the Representation…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank that shadow Leader of the House for his remarks, and particularly for wishing me a happy birthday for yesterday. I advise him and other hon. Members as they approach my…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is simply a statement of fact, not a statement of anything else. [ Laughter. ] I thank the shadow Leader of the House for his kind tribute to Sir George Howarth, who passed…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this issue to the House. She will know, from an earlier confession, that I am indeed a fan of musical theatre. Amateur and youth productions…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI just gently say to the hon. Lady that I sat on the Government Front Bench yesterday and I do not believe that the Deputy Prime Minister did say something that was inaccurate. As…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly join my hon. Friend in recognising the work of local campaigners such as Darren and Nick. We absolutely recognise the importance of such sites and are empowering…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs ever, I thank the hon. Gentleman for his work and for the work of his Committee. He raises the question of what business will be like when we return in September. I expect to…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that the right hon. Gentleman’s constituents, as well as residents of Clacton, will also be concerned about the cost of this unnecessary by-election. I hope that they…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThere will be no immediate changes to how people watch TV; terrestrial TV will stay until at least 2034. However, as the right hon. Gentleman and the House know, TV is…09 Jul 2026