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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of that case. These are important matters, and work is under way to deliver an updated strategic framework for road safety—the first in over a decade—to reduce…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe claim, as reported, that schools will be required to cover SEND costs is not correct. We are clear that any deficit will be absorbed within the overall Government budget.…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI hope that the SNP has heard my hon. Friend’s remarks, because keeping people safe is the first responsibility of any Government. It is important that we support the police in…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI invite the hon. Lady to apply for an Adjournment debate as this matter has been raised a number of times in business questions. I know that there has been an attempt to get a…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is right that teachers, wherever they are and whoever they are, are paid fairly for the vital service they do. We promised change for working people, and we are delivering:…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 1 December will include: Monday 1 December—Continuation of the Budget debate. Tuesday 2 December—Conclusion of the Budget debate. Wednesday 3…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am happy to do so. I wish them luck, but of course I wish all the other schools involved luck as well.27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will draw the matter to the attention of Ministers, because my hon. Friend is right that the people involved deserve an answer, and we will see what Ministers can do to provide…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand the concern of residents, particularly in areas where there is a local plan. The Government have brought forward robust measures to ensure that house building takes…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThese are very serious matters, and the Government take stalking very seriously indeed. I will meet my hon. Friend and see what further we can do.27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThese are ultimately, as the right hon. Member says, matters to be resolved locally. It is important that public bodies work together where they can, especially where a road may…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his work on the Bill, and on getting it this far. We expect that the other place, which has a right to look into these matters, will respect…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMany constituents will look at what the hon. Gentleman has said and recognise the concerns. I know that face-to-face contact with police officers is very valuable. However, over…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the hon. Lady will know, the Government are committed to bringing forward measures to address those issues. When we do so, there will be ample time to debate the points that…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI encourage the hon. Member to call for an Adjournment debate on this matter, because a number of Members across the House may share his concerns. We take the view that every…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating Owen and others for the efforts they are making. We are backing them by investing over £1 billion in tackling homelessness in…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Department has made clear what it proposes to do, and I am sure that it will bring forward the review at the earliest opportunity—if appropriate, before the end of the year.27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important question, and I will ensure that she gets an explanation from the appropriate Minister.27 Nov 2025HANSARDSolar Power: ChurchesI congratulate the hon. Lady’s local churches, which are leading the way for others to follow. St Bartholomew’s church in Brighton is just one example of what can be done with a…27 Nov 2025HANSARDOrdained ClergyI will certainly do that. I will ask my hon. Friend to write to the hon. Gentleman on that matter.27 Nov 2025