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HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue. I recognise the huge and historic importance of the fishing industry in his constituency, and others, and I am determined to…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsLet me broaden out my hon. Friend’s words to the whole House, because it is hugely to the credit of this House that it is speaking loudly, in a united way and with one voice in…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI applaud my hon. Friend for her dedicated work on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and in her constituency. Last week, our Water (Special Measures) Act 2025…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsOn the coroner’s ruling, I have not seen the details, I am afraid, so I cannot comment. On the broader point, it is right that we should protect those who serve our country,…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsYes, let me wish my hon. Friend, his constituents and everyone in Cornwall a very happy St Piran’s day. We do recognise Cornish national minority status—not just the proud…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI do not doubt the aspirations of all parents for their children. What we have been able to do is ensure that we release the funding to ensure that our state secondary schools…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am sure that I speak for the whole House when I say that I am very sorry to hear what happened to my hon. Friend’s grandfather. These are just awful cases, and the deaths are…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this really important issue. All children and young people must be treated fairly, and there is no place for hate or prejudice in our education…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsAs the right hon. Lady knows, it is important that, if we are to increase defence spending as we are, and to have that fully costed and fully funded, we need to put that plan…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI was pleased that in the meeting last week we did discuss an economic deal and agreed that our teams would indeed sit down rapidly to talk through a deal. That is what they are…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsTomorrow marks 13 years since six young British soldiers were on patrol in Afghanistan when their vehicle was struck by an explosive, tragically killing them all. Sergeant Nigel…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsYes; that is the last thing anybody wants to see. The whole point of ensuring that there is a lasting peace, and that any deal—if there is a deal—is defended, is to avoid conflict…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsLabour promised free breakfast clubs in every primary school, and the first 750 will open in April, giving every child the best start in life through our plan for change. It will…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI think all should, and all do, make a contribution at this vital time.05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that—I know that he speaks for the whole House. We remember the role that we have played historically with our allies, and we remember in…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsLast week, for the first time in four years, the British Medical Association agreed the GP contract with the Government, worth an extra £889 million. Patients will be able to…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this case. Her constituents deserve the highest standard of care. The Conservatives left the NHS in dire straits. We are investing £26 billion…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, we have taken our position on that Bill.05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsOn the question of assets, we are using the interest on the assets to help fund Ukraine and we are looking, with others, at whether it is possible to go further. Obviously, I will…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend, who is doing a fantastic job for her constituents. The Employment Rights Bill is the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation and will benefit…05 Mar 2025