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HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I do. I said in an earlier answer that the Government take SEN reform very seriously indeed, because the system is broken. However, it is even worse where local authorities…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the way he raises this matter. I will give a commitment that if we are able to find time for this debate, I will speak to him and those on…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating the pupils of Hitchin boys’ school, who were discussing a topic of huge importance. The Online Safety Act 2023 provides stronger…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will look at the hon. Gentleman’s suggestion, but as he knows, if one thing expands, something else is squeezed. I will look at that, but it might not be as easy as he suggests.13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank colleagues at the Department for Business and Trade for their excellent work and thank the businesses for taking part, because they are the key to growing our economy. I…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the work of our postal workers and I join her in paying tribute to the dedication that they show particularly at this time of the year, but…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs a coastal MP, I absolutely share my hon. Friend’s concern about the state of not just the seas, but our rivers and lakes, and the terrible legacy that we inherited. We are…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will make sure that I draw that to the attention of MHCLG Ministers. If an answer is awaited, I will make sure that residents get the answer, and perhaps Ministers can explain…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI do agree. It is a debilitating and life-altering condition. As my hon. Friend said, our renewed women’s health strategy will set out our longer-term vision. Members from across…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe House will know that we have had the allocation of 13 sitting Fridays, but if certain reasons were brought forward—if, for example, amendments might have been made to Bills in…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will draw that to the attention of the Secretary of State, but as the hon. Gentleman knows, there is a balance, which the Government want to achieve, between protecting nature…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseChildren of armed forces families do face unique challenges. The Government are aware of this and recognise that we can do better by them than has been done in the past. This…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe absolutely condemn the appalling erosion of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. We have provided £151 million in aid programmes to provide lifesaving support for the…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the House will know, my hon. Friend has been a formidable champion for mineworkers in his constituency and their families, and I pay tribute to him for that. The Government…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady will know that the changes in the Budget last year were to find the money to support public services, so these are not easy decisions by any means. I know that her…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe protecting of local businesses by the police is very important, not just in Scotland but everywhere else. Policing is a matter for the Scottish Government, but what my hon.…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIf the hon. Lady writes to me, I will look into what has happened in this situation and get an explanation. As she points out, her constituents have a right to know what will…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to recognise the incredible contribution of East Ayrshire’s young carers, and young carers across the country, whose vital contribution sometimes goes unseen. I wish…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to our emergency services, and we send our sympathies to those affected. If he seeks a Backbench Business debate or an Adjournment…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is an important issue and a concerning situation, and I will draw it to the attention of the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. My hon. Friend may get an opportunity to raise…13 Nov 2025