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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: it is time to end the taboo, and I pay tribute to her for her campaigning on this important issue. We are improving menopause support through…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government believe that rural crime is a huge problem and are determined to act, which is why we set up the rural crime strategy and announced new funding for the national…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend and constituency neighbour is an excellent advocate for her constituency, and I thank her for raising this issue. As we have already heard, it is of concern not…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I can.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I will. I thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter, which has been highlighted by a number of Members. I have also raised it with the Department for Transport. The…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government are committed to providing more banking hubs, and indeed some have opened. The hon. Member could ask for a Backbench Business debate, because I am sure his concerns…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI agree with my hon. Friend. We will deliver the first ever modern service framework for dementia to deliver improvements in quality of care. We are committed to tackling the…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is not good enough to explain away such delays by simply saying that they happen and that people should stand in a queue. I think we all sometimes get frustrated at the work…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAbsolutely. I also congratulate Dylan; it is really important that people get the opportunity to shine and show their talents, and I wish him well.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs someone with a constituency in the area covered by the fantastic Northumbria NHS trust, I am not surprised that the hon. Member’s constituents would rather be served by it than…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important question in two parts. First, are these homes getting the improvement that we want them to have under our ambitious plans? Secondly, is the…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, we will ensure a full right to equal pay for ethnic minorities in law, and we will introduce mandatory ethnicity pay reporting for larger employers to help close the pay gap…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating Wednesfield in Bloom and everyone involved in its success. It is a great example of the immense contribution that community…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish the hon. Gentleman’s constituent all the best in his journalistic ambitions. As a Government, we are committed to breaking down barriers and supporting every young person…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThere is a certain risk to that, but I will do it. I certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating Paisley, and wish it the best of luck. She raises the important point about…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal and community theatres are so important to communities in all sorts of ways, not least in giving confidence to young people who come forward and take part in events and…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear about Chris’s situation. I understand that my hon. Friend may be in correspondence with the Department of Work and Pensions and either awaiting or have just…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise this matter and to champion mental health for men and young boys, who often find it difficult to open up about their emotions. Our forthcoming…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this important matter. The Government believe that the SEND system is broken; it does not work for children and their carers. As part…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseEarly intervention is crucial, which is why the Government are giving such attention to improving the SEND system, which I have just said we believe is broken and is not working.…16 Oct 2025