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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a specific point, relevant to one of his constituents. I would say two things. If he would like to write to me or discuss it with me, I would be happy to…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an extremely important matter. It was good to see the debate, as well as the cross-party support for the measures that she is keen to see introduced. I am not…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises the issue of the frequency and volume of flights from London City airport. I would point him to Transport questions, which will be held on Thursday.11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 15 July will include: Monday 15 July—Remaining stages of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill, followed by a motion to approve a…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI echo the hon. Lady’s comments on Gemma White, whom I thank for that report. As the hon. Lady pointed out, we received it only at 10 o’clock this morning so, as you will…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for that question. It is typical of him that he should go out to bat for those who are least able to afford the consequences of high interest rates. The FCA…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWell, it is the same old tune from the hon. Gentleman. When it comes to music he is highly accomplished, but once again he has blown his own trumpet and tried to bang the drum for…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know that the Secretary of State will have heard my right hon. Friend’s comments about the importance of, as I might express it, the human touch in the interaction between…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, and MP. He said, on this issue of us being connected to humanity: “No man is an island entire of itself; any man’s death diminishes me for I am involved in mankind; therefore…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLikewise, I thank the hon. Gentleman for the very constructive meeting we had recently. I reiterate what I said to him then: my door remains entirely open at any time that he…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises the important matter of private Members’ Bills. I should point out that in this Session—albeit it is a very long one—we have had the highest total of private…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for her question. She and I have discussed that Bill. She makes reference to the time in which it went through Committee. There was an evidence session as…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI congratulate Ms Gulamali on achieving that award and wish her all the best, and I recognise the importance of the Speaker’s internship scheme, which is both popular and…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe first point I would make to the hon. Gentleman is that when the recess actually occurs is of course a matter for the House, and it was subject to a motion that the House has…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join the hon. Lady in congratulating Gary on his award of an MBE and wish him all the very best for that special day and special moment when he goes to Buckingham Palace to…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the Pack, indeed. I think my hon. Friend’s question is just a cunning attempt to see me in leathers, isn’t it? That is probably what this is all about. However, I…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join the whole House in saying how pleased we are that the hon. Gentleman received prompt and appropriate treatment, and that he has had a full recovery. The Government’s record…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises a very important matter. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has written movingly about this particular issue and the availability of benefits for…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I first say how delighted I am that so many of our important sporting events are held in the north of our country, where there is a huge and enduring tradition of exactly…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises a very important point. As he will know, the Prime Minister requested that the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir Adrian Fulford, review Government…11 Jul 2019