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HANSARD Business of the HouseIt may have been dropped for 19 January, but it has not been dropped—as I just said to the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin), my intention is for…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government will not be tempted down that track. When the Bill comes before the House again—which will be soon—I am sure the right hon. Gentleman, if he catches your eye, Madam…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Government are committed to improving the accessibility of Britain’s railways. We have confirmed £280 million for Access for All projects over the next four years. I am…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 12 January includes: Monday 12 January—Committee of the whole House of the Finance (No. 2) Bill (day 1). Tuesday 13 January—Committee of the…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish you, Mr Speaker, and everyone across the House a happy new year. I congratulate parliamentarians past and present who were recognised in the new year’s honours. It is right…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIf my hon. Friend gives me the details of the case—I am talking about where the person concerned is currently—I will raise that with the Justice Secretary. On the wider point, we…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my hon. Friend mentions, we are cracking down on unjust private parking charges through a new, stronger private parking code of practice. I will ensure that he receives an…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I pay tribute to the staff who are currently working across our NHS and who worked throughout the holiday period, in what is still a challenging situation, despite the…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI appreciate the issue of high street banks, which has been raised with me on a number of occasions. The Government are making progress with the roll-out of 350 banking hubs, but…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the hon. Gentleman in sending our condolences to the friends and family of Martin Chivers, and our best wishes to Kevin Keegan for what we hope will be a swift recovery. I…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will ensure that the Home Secretary has heard my hon. Friend’s remarks about the extent of the investigation and I will see whether her concerns can be addressed. As I have…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my hon. Friends are saying, it is certainly not the Conservative party. We have made absolutely clear our reasons for this decision; more time is needed in some areas to…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseShould those issues arise from the investigation that we have just been talking about, I am sure that there will be an opportunity for the hon. Gentleman to raise those concerns.…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will deliver on the Government’s commitment to widen and deepen devolution across England and give communities stronger tools…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are committed to supporting coastal communities and ensuring that coastal risk management is fit for the challenges we face now and going forward. We are making a record £10.5…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIf the hon. Lady gives me further details on that case, I will ensure that it is raised with the appropriate Department to see what else can be done to assist. The Government…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to the staff and pupils at Seaton Delaval first school for their hard work, and thank my hon. Friend for her question. It is important that young people are at the…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are committed to increasing the number of police officers; the situation we were left at the time of the last election was a disgrace. We are committed to a neighbourhood…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a great champion for the part of London that she represents. She is absolutely right to raise concerns on behalf of her constituents about the No. 38 bus route.…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am aware that the hon. Lady has raised this matter. We will study carefully what her Bill says, but the Home Secretary has been clear about how strong the Government’s stance is…08 Jan 2026