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HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to everyone involved in these horrific events and thank the emergency services for their response. Following the fair funding review…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, which is why we are taking the steps we are taking and looking at what further measures we can take. Through the Crime and Policing Bill,…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is doing just that by raising the work of volunteers, as often happens during business questions. She highlights the fantastic contribution made by people like…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI was pleased to have a meeting with my hon. Friend this week, during which she raised this matter with me and stressed the importance of the Tamar crossings to the communities…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly join my hon. Friend in thanking the Alloa Athletic memories group for all the work it does. I was reflecting the other day on how that part of the world has…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing his concerns to the Floor of the House, which he is right to do. Fly-tipping is a serious crime that blights communities. Local authorities are…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise these matters, and I am sorry to hear of the case she raises. Everyone should feel safe in their communities, irrespective of their…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIf my hon. Friend raises her concerns in detail, I will ensure that they are passed on to Ministers. I am also happy to facilitate a further meeting with the relevant Minister to…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating the Burton addiction centre on its work and, indeed, the vital addiction services across the country on their work too. This…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend demonstrates, once again, not just that he is an effective constituency MP but that he recognises that there is much more work that needs to be done. He is a real…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of the case that my hon. Friend raises. We understand how important it is that people can access wheelchairs to support them to live independently. As he points…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend will know about the Government’s commitment to the youth strategy going forward. We have heard his concerns. It is not about any particular area; it is about all…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will absolutely join my hon. Friend in recognising the legacy of Colin Brookes, and I extend my sympathies to his family and friends. Grassroots sport is an important part of…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I congratulate Bob Garmory on his well-deserved OBE, which illustrates how vital the work my hon. Friend refers to really is. There will be ample time to debate child…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely agree that concessionary travel is invaluable for many people, particularly the most vulnerable. We are beginning to see across the country what it means to have…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are committed to improving the accessibility of British railways. We have confirmed £280 million for Access for All projects over four years. There have been a…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI support my hon. Friend in what he says about the importance of local journalism and the distinct voice that it provides. My understanding is that Ofcom has launched a…08 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly agree with the hon. Gentleman on the importance of bus services—particularly in rural communities, where they are essential. I invite him to apply for an Adjournment…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Member for raising such a worthy cause, an issue on which I know he has been a great campaigner. He will know that the Government take it seriously. In the men’s…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising such an important case. We are committed to improving the lives of those who, like Sam, have rare diseases. Integrated care boards have a…18 Dec 2025