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HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising the work of the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise, because small businesses are at the heart of our economy. We are committed to supporting small and…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is probably more a Treasury matter than a matter for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It will be the Second Reading of the Finance Bill next Tuesday,…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a champion for the issue of child poverty, and I commend her for that. I agree with her about the vital community work that organisations such as the Annexe,…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that the whole House will join me in congratulating Dave Taylor and the dedicated volunteers at the Royal British Legion in Gravesham; I am sure we can all find similar…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising such an important point, as is his custom in this House. As he knows, the UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend brings to the House great professional and personal knowledge of these matters, and we should listen to her very closely. I know a lot of universities feel under…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises such an important matter, and I join him in celebrating the crucial lifesaving work done by mountain rescue teams in his area and across the country. His is…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising such an important point, and therefore amplifying it, so that it is heard by Members across this Chamber and anyone who happens to be listening.…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to Inspector Mark Lund and his team for their hard work keeping our streets safe. Such efforts should be the norm in police…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in thanking the Wolves Orange campaign for its work. Violence against women and girls is a national emergency, and we aim to halve it within a…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis has been a divisive matter almost from the off, including in this House. On occasions, we rose to the challenge of the debate, and sometimes we slipped a little below it.…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI know this issue is of serious concern to many women. It has been raised on numerous occasions in the House, and we want to resolve the matter as soon as we can. The Secretary of…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat a fantastic festive event! The contribution of volunteers to events like these is invaluable. It has a real impact in bringing communities together, and is in the best of our…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI completely agree that racism has no place in our communities or in public life. As elected officials, it is our responsibility to uphold the Nolan principles. There appear to be…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDisadvantage faced by those who have grown up in care is one of the great social injustices of our time. The Equality Act already protects many care leavers under indirect…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly find out from the relevant Department what the circumstances might be at the prison. Of course, we would all want the guidelines to state that prisoners have…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst of all, I join the shadow Leader of the House in paying tribute to Sir John Stanley, who was a committed and long-standing Member of Parliament and a highly respected…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 8 December will include: Monday 8 December—Consideration of Lords message to the Employment Rights Bill, followed by consideration of Lords…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly join my hon. Friend in thanking the parliamentary staff for their fantastic work, and thanking Mr Speaker for his leadership with regard to Parliament Week. I…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI share my hon. Friend’s frustration. I understand just how disruptive street works can be for drivers and local communities, and it is really disappointing that the local…04 Dec 2025