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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe consequences that Anthony faced due to Royal Mail delivery issues are simply unacceptable. My hon. Friend is right that this affects constituents right across the country. I…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLet me join the right hon. Gentleman in sending our congratulations to the England football team—we all look forward to the early hours of Monday morning. Before I respond, let me…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis Government are absolutely committed to giving every child the best start in life, and I join my hon. Friend in congratulating Ward Jackson primary school on being named one…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman may indeed include that, and I will take this up with the Minister, because I know that his frustrations are shared by many Members of the House. If he…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs ever, my hon. Friend is a champion for the rights of his constituents, and I pay tribute to him for that. We are committed to ensuring that streets and transport networks are…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend makes a powerful case for the role that local radio plays in giving a platform to local voices and communities. We have launched our local media strategy, with an…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly agree with my hon. Friend that choirs and local events can do so much to support and bring together our local communities, including by helping with mental health and…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise that. We know that extreme weather events are getting more common and that these issues will not go away. We are working across Government to…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly join my hon. Friend in celebrating the remarkable achievement of Sarah Dodd and the Friends of Hexham Priory school, who raised more than £28,000, particularly since…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am not in a position to help, because I do not understand either. It seems incongruous given what this Government are seeking to do and, I would have thought, with the intended…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly send everyone my best wishes and I agree with my hon. Friend that Formula 1 and motorsports generally bring a huge advantage to our economy, whether that is through…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to champion the good work of the scouts, and I join her in congratulating the 2nd Wednesfield scout group on its upcoming centenary—a remarkable…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter. Scotland has so many brilliant places to visit, and he is right to promote his city of Dunfermline. We are committed to backing…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLet me wish the Keighley Cougars well in their endeavours. Also, I hope that Bradford council has heard the hon. Gentleman’s concerns, that it can get on, and that he gets the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs ever, the hon. Gentleman raises a serious matter. I saw those reports, and what is happening is appalling. The UK stands firmly against these attacks, and at this difficult…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFootball at every level, from Sunday league to the world cup, plays an important part in local communities across the United Kingdom. I join my hon. Friend in congratulating…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to praise charities such as Babyzone, which deliver a truly positive impact on local communities. Improving outcomes for pupils in deprived…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI share concerns if children are being bombarded with propaganda, because that would be highly inappropriate, and the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise those concerns. I…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government share the hon. Gentleman’s view that it is important that we support farmers, and agree with him about the importance of food security and food production as we go…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes. I share my hon. Friend’s view about the importance of the primary job of MPs. There was a debate on the issue in Westminster Hall yesterday. This matter was raised on a…02 Jul 2026