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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI hope that the operators have heard the right hon. Gentleman’s words, because this is an issue not just in his constituency, but elsewhere. The Government have attempted to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Ava and the whole of Burradon primary school on winning the competition. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe that last year’s…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that the early signs of abuse against partners, often women and girls, can be found in violence towards pets. He raises a very…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an issue that affects not just his constituency but many others. I do agree on the Ofcom point. Once we get through this busy festive period—we thank postal…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a champion for SEND matters, and I thank him for that. The SEND system is broken, but we are working to fix it, investing a total of £12 billion in SEND this…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI absolutely agree with the Father of the House, and in taking this job I made it one of my priorities to see if we could move restoration and renewal forward. I am pleased to be…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing such festive news to business questions. I am sure that the whole House will join me in thanking the workers and volunteers in businesses and…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman and his Committee for their invaluable work. As he has said, all forms of hatred are completely unacceptable and have no place in our community, and…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly will. Our racecourses are very important, and not just at this time of year but throughout the year. It is clear that they are much more than just a place that people…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Scouts and Guides can have a huge impact on the lives of young people, giving them the opportunity to develop new skills and character and to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn answer to the hon. Gentleman’s last question, unfortunately my answer is no; I will not be doing that. For a moment I thought that the pantomime season had come early, but I…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI agree with my hon. Friend that the callous words of the council appear to be completely nonsensical and, in some cases, outright dangerous. The Government take the matters that…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, I join the shadow Deputy Leader of the House, and the whole House, in sending our thoughts and condolences to those affected by the terrorist attack in Bondi Beach.…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 5 January 2026 will include: Monday 5 January—Debate on a motion on mobile connectivity in rural areas. The subject for this debate was…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis matter has been raised constantly in previous sessions, particularly more recently as what is happening in the other place has become clear. As I have said previously, nobody…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry to hear of the case that my hon. Friend raises. I wish the family well, Nikita in particular. We are committed to making sure that the XL bully ban is fully implemented…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to close this debate, and I thank all Members who have contributed this afternoon. I am grateful to the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, the hon. Member…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Government take this important matter seriously, and through the safer streets summer initiative, we applied additional resources. We are…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf the hon. Gentleman gives me the details of the case afterwards, I will certainly take it up with the Health Secretary, who takes these matters really seriously—not least…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI will indeed. I congratulate Wokingham in Need and Sue Jackson on the award, which is an incredible achievement. I thank them for all their work, and I extend those thanks to…18 Dec 2025