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HANSARD Business of the HouseI certainly agree with my hon. Friend. That kind of investment speaks to the strength of our industrial strategy, which the whole of Government are focused on delivering. He is…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising that serious point. I absolutely join her in thanking everyone involved in Men Matter Scotland for their input and work, and I note the success…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are absolutely committed to supporting local businesses and local high streets. That is why we are seeking to protect high streets by creating a fairer business…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise this issue; he is not the first to do so today, and he is certainly not the first to do so in the past few weeks. This is an important matter,…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are acutely aware of the concerns that the right hon. Gentleman raises. That is why we are bringing forward a Bill to replace legislation that was either illegal or unfit for…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are looking at the whole subject of buying and selling houses, and this issue may be an interesting part of that. The hon. Lady may wish to write to the Minister…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBritish businesses, like Minky Homecare, are vital to boosting the economy and creating jobs in my hon. Friend’s constituency—his home town—and he understands that perfectly. The…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker— [Interruption.] Mr Speaker, sorry. It is very early in the day. I thank the shadow Leader of the House for his remarks. I join him in thanking you,…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 17 November will include: Monday 17 November—Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Biodiversity Beyond National…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I can.13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a doughty advocate for her constituents. This sounds like an untenable situation for some of her constituents. She is absolutely right to say that the Renters’…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is right: addressing Ukraine’s financial needs is vital to ensuring that the Ukrainians can continue to defend themselves against Russian aggression. I can…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I do agree. We are absolutely committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the care and support they need, and we recognise that demand for such support has grown…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn the question of Backbench Business, the hon. Member will know that I have committed to making sure that the Committee has the time it needs. He will also know that this is a…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to hear about the successful campaigning by my hon. Friend’s constituent and to thank her for drawing the attention of successive Governments to these issues. I want…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I do recognise that. Cyber-security is a key priority for the Government. We are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to provide businesses, including the…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Health Secretary is no stranger to coming to this House to update it on the excellent work that he and his Department are doing. I do not have knowledge of this specific case…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI think we should go one stage further and have a debate, perhaps through a Backbench Business debate or an Adjournment debate, so that not only can a Minister go through what has…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will draw this issue to the attention of the relevant Health Minister to make sure the hon. Lady gets the response she needs.13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. I understand his constituents’ frustration if they rely on the bridge in their daily lives. The Government believe that local…13 Nov 2025