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HANSARD Business of the HouseImproving educational opportunity, including through further education, is absolutely at the heart of what the Government are about in every constituency, not just the hon.…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are committed to supporting small businesses—they are the backbone of our local communities. At the end of this month, we will mark Small Business Saturday, which…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI have nothing to add to what I said earlier about the timing and length of questions, but the right hon. Gentleman has raised that concern. If he gives me further details, I will…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will ensure that the hon. Lady gets the update that she seeks.13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI invite my hon. Friend to apply for either a Backbench Business debate or an Adjournment debate on the subject. He is right that everyone has a role to play. Local authorities…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt would not be business questions without a question about the mismanagement of Reform-led Lancashire county council. I congratulate my hon. Friend on raising these matters, and…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to champion such a worthy cause. As the House will know, the Stockton and Darlington railway was the first public railway to use steam trains. I…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of the concern of my hon. Friend’s constituent. The Government recognise the need to offer patients the most suitable treatment, but my hon. Friend will know…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate the Royal & Derngate theatre on being named the UK’s most welcoming theatre. Local theatres are an important part of the UK’s creative industry and play a vital…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am glad to hear that the girl in question suffered only minor injuries, but this is nevertheless a tragic event and my hon. Friend is right to raise those concerns. I urge…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate Morley running club and the local firefighters on raising money for such a good cause, and I congratulate my hon. Friend on finishing the run himself—for me, I…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I will.30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseRuby sounds like an exceptional individual, and of course I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to her. Our Inclusion 2028 programme will improve opportunities for pupils with…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFrom a personal perspective, the short answer to my hon. Friend’s question is no, I do not believe that the issue is being addressed swiftly enough. However, we are taking action…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the cases raised by my hon. Friend, and I join him in expressing the importance of this matter. Violence against women and girls is a national emergency.…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in commending Mr Johnson for his selfless act of heroism, and I thank her for raising this important matter. We are determined to take the strongest possible…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend in welcoming this news. It is an important step forward in being able to operate cross-border train services using the channel tunnel. It has unlocked…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are acutely aware of the concerns, particularly at this time of the year, not least around animal welfare. I encourage my hon. Friend to seek either an Adjournment…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I am pleased to do both of those things.30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise road safety. I will ensure that the Minister hears his remarks, and we will see if we can get a meeting for him.30 Oct 2025