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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right to raise concerns on behalf of her constituents, and I hope that the council has heard what she has said. It is the sort of issue that I would have thought…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIf my hon. Friend does not mind, I might duck that one. [ Laughter. ] We are laughing, but these are serious matters for businesses and firms, and I will therefore ensure that the…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe House will know that I am a strong advocate for Select Committees, the responsibilities that they hold, and the responsibilities that Members and Ministers have towards them.…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my hon. Friend acknowledges, there was a statement after the earlier report. The Government will want to keep the House updated as matters evolve, so I will look at making that…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will draw that to the attention of the relevant Minister, but I also invite the hon. Gentleman to hear about this from Ministers, at first hand. We will arrange an appointment,…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a fair point. We owe a great debt to public servants, and it is important that they be treated fairly at work and in their tax matters. If my hon. Friend intends to speak…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Government acknowledged at the time, we do take this seriously, in the light of court judgments and everything else, so we will bring something forward at the earliest…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating the Natalie Couper Dance Academy on its growth and thanking it for everything it does. I am frankly not surprised that he has…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a fierce campaigner for her constituency, and I commend her for that. I understand that she has raised this issue with the Department before. We are committed to…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a very important matter and a very worrying issue. I will raise that with Ministers in the Department of Health and Social Care as a starting point and…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are committed to protecting our national heritage, and have provided £50 million in the last year to protect our heritage buildings. I will ensure that my hon. Friend’s…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend, who is a great champion of education and opportunity for young people in his constituency and his area. He is absolutely right that Reform’s message on the…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising such a serious issue, as he always does. As he knows, we are committed to defending freedom of religion and belief for all. We monitor the…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to hear about the success of the young martial arts athletes from Rossington, and I am grateful for the opportunity to thank Andy and all the sports coaches across…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Members who support Movember, not least because of the money that they raise for important causes. I am heartened that those issues get the…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government recognise what the hon. Gentleman is saying. Indeed, we are taking action and are committed to ensuring that there is provision not just across the community but in…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will take great pleasure in doing so. I have had the honour of knowing Tony Wright. As I said to him recently, his work has improved people’s lives for the better, including the…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my hon. Friend rightly says, we are committed to ending unscrupulous fire-and-rehire practices through the Employment Rights Bill. I hope that the company she refers to has…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises important matters. I am sure that the Government will bring forward a full explanation of how the charges will work. Following yesterday’s Budget, I…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that the whole House will join me in sending condolences to the friends and family of my hon. Friend’s constituents—and indeed to all friends and family who have been…27 Nov 2025