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HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly draw the hon. Gentleman’s concerns to the attention of the relevant Minister. It is important that we make progress on this matter, and that does involve change,…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is not the first Member to raise this important matter. I understand that Capita has recognised the scale of the issue and is recruiting additional staff to deal…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a concern that is felt by Members across the House. I will ensure the Secretary of State is aware of her concerns and, if necessary, brings forward an update…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to champion the work of the YMCA centre in her constituency. I think we could echo that in every constituency where the YMCA has a presence; it does an…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI would gently point out that Alan Duncan was a Minister in the Government that the hon. Gentleman supported. On the Chagos deal and self-determination, the base is vital for our…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Secretary of State has made it clear that he is looking at this matter as a matter of urgency and will bring forward his proposals at the earliest opportunity. My hon. Friend…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I said in a previous answer, audiology is a vital part of healthcare. I will ensure that the relevant Minister is aware of my hon. Friend’s concerns and updates him on what…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter. She is doing an excellent job advocating for her constituents in this appalling case. The Secretary of State for Education will be…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseTackling the cost of living is a priority for this Government. It is not just a matter of picking out one particular aspect; it is about ensuring that every Department has a role…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important issue and rightly points out that dental health is vital. We have provided £11 million of funding for local authorities to support toothbrushing…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Member of Parliament whose constituency has the best fish and chips in the country— [ Interruption. ] That is simply a matter of record, not a matter of dispute. It is…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important matter; this is a worrying development, given the known link between marketing and gambling participation and the harms associated with online…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSometimes the delay of reports, which is regrettable but not uncommon, is due to the importance of the matter and the importance of our getting it right. If there has been a…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is an assiduous campaigner for his constituents, for which I thank him. As he knows, we have capped bus fares at £3 until at least March 2027, but he mentions the…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an important matter. Planning matters are best resolved locally, but I agree that developers have a responsibility to the wider community. The Government…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in thanking all postal workers for their hard work over the busy Christmas period. I am disappointed to hear that some of his constituents are not receiving…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a matter of concern not just to the hon. Gentleman but to the family and friends of the young man involved. Overall, waiting lists are coming down, but there are issues in…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend and send my congratulations on behalf of the House to Jack Billingham on winning gold at the national welding championships. We are already making efforts…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important case on behalf of his constituent. I understand that he has already written to the Home Office about the matter, but I am happy to follow up…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will ensure that the hon. Lady gets a meeting with the relevant Minister so she can take the issue further.22 Jan 2026