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HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for his work on this important issue—I know that he joined campaigners in taking the campaign to No. 10 last year. As he will know, the Government remain…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not share the hon. Gentleman’s analysis that the Government are either slow or, worse, doing nothing about Russian soft power, because our support for Ukraine is unwavering…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs ever, I thank the hon. Gentleman for his work and for the work of his Committee. He raises the question of what business will be like when we return in September. I expect to…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is a very tempting offer. I have been to a number of country shows. I appreciate their importance for rural communities and the rural economy, given the important work that…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI just gently say to the hon. Lady that I sat on the Government Front Bench yesterday and I do not believe that the Deputy Prime Minister did say something that was inaccurate. As…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I have said before, the SNP should come clean on these matters, and authorities should hold it to account. The hon. Member talks about an investigation that is under way, and I…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is simply a statement of fact, not a statement of anything else. [ Laughter. ] I thank the shadow Leader of the House for his kind tribute to Sir George Howarth, who passed…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank that shadow Leader of the House for his remarks, and particularly for wishing me a happy birthday for yesterday. I advise him and other hon. Members as they approach my…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely will, and I pay tribute to everybody involved in Muslim Climate Action Week. It is important that we take this issue seriously, not least given the period through…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this issue to the House. She will know, from an earlier confession, that I am indeed a fan of musical theatre. Amateur and youth productions…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly join my hon. Friend in recognising the work of local campaigners such as Darren and Nick. We absolutely recognise the importance of such sites and are empowering…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 13 July will include: Monday 13 July—Second Reading of the Immigration and Asylum Bill. Tuesday 14 July—Remaining stages of the Representation…09 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI understand the sensitivity of this matter and the distress that the death of Mr Jones and what has happened since must bring to his family. These are difficult decisions, but I…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right that the Department for Education takes the issue very seriously indeed and is looking at these matters. When it has reached its conclusions, I am sure…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt does sound slightly odd, and I share the hon. Lady’s concern. If she provides me with the details, I will take them away and get the Department to look at them to see how the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly send my best wishes to Leo for a full recovery. I recall the hon. Gentleman raising Leo’s remarkable story, and I am delighted to hear the news. I also wish him all…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure Leith is a perfectly lovely town and a fine contender for town of culture; however, my hon. Friend invites me down a route I simply cannot take, because North Shields, a…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLet me join my hon. Friend in once again paying tribute to Sir Kevin Sinfield on his well-deserved honour. Royal Mail is the subject of an inquiry that will report back to the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat is a concern for the Government. We want to make sure that everyone has the services they need, and we are keen get that coverage rolled out. I encourage the hon. Lady to…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important matter. The Government are working hard to strengthen leaseholder protections through the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and our…02 Jul 2026