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HANSARD Business of the HouseI absolutely join my hon. Friend not only in congratulating Teresa on her well-deserved award, but in acknowledging the importance of Carlisle United football club and other…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises important matters. I will take that away and find an answer to the questions he poses, because they are such important matters. If something is stuck in the…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDecisions on local resourcing of police stations are made by chief constables and elected police and crime commissioners. However, I have a huge amount of sympathy with what my…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HousePubs are at the heart of our communities and often serve as vital community assets, and we certainly do not want them to close. We are working with the sector, including through…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sorry to hear of my hon. Friend’s concern. I understand that the Environment Agency area director for the west midlands, Mr Ian Jones, would be more than happy to meet my…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am happy to send my congratulations not just to Ben and John for their many years of service, but to everyone associated with the trust. Community development trusts are really…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her work on this matter. I certainly condemn the appalling recent loss of life and the violence in Nepal. The Government support fundamental freedoms…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to hear of the Diwali celebrations in Rugby. I am not going to repeat the list of all involved, but I am sure it was a fantastic event, and I wish everyone…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThese are always distressing situations. I will draw this case to the attention of the Department, and hopefully my hon. Friend will get the meeting that he seeks.16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseReading is transformative, and every child should have access to a library space. That is why we have committed to providing £10 million to guarantee a library in all primary…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are investing record money, but unfortunately stories like this do emerge and are extraordinarily distressing. I understand that my hon. Friend is meeting a number of…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is important that we support small businesses; they are so vital to the success of our economy. The Government’s “Backing your business” plan commits the Intellectual Property…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI do join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to Ricky Hatton, who was a remarkable character and sportsman. I wish the foundation every success, and I am sure that my hon. Friend…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI do congratulate the partnership’s fantastic achievement. Women who have experienced symptoms of menopause have been failed for far too long. The National Institute for Health…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDigital inclusion is a priority for the Government. It is important that everyone has access so that they can engage in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBusinesses must conduct proper due diligence. We understand the concern of my hon. Friend’s constituents, because they are widely felt across the country. He may know that we have…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseUnfortunately, this is an all too familiar story. We are committed to cracking down on antisocial behaviour in our communities. As the Minister for Devolution, Faith and…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank Scarborough’s SBA Unity racing team for its fantastic success and send my congratulations to the whole team. We know about the importance of science, technology,…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs a former drugs Minister, I absolutely share the hon. Lady’s concern. I have always thought that a strong line should be taken, and of course social media plays a role in that.…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I will. Environmental matters are so important in constituencies, and the work of community groups is so important, because they are the heart of what makes a true community.…11 Sept 2025