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HANSARD Points of OrderIndeed; before the recess. Secondly, I think it will also be accepted that Parliament would express its will if there were any likelihood of that becoming an issue.24 Jun 2019HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. First, I think I can confirm that it would certainly not be the Government’s intention to allow a situation in which there was not an…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. My hon. Friend’s point is noted. I do not know the answers to his very specific questions with regard to the appointment of the Big…24 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his weekly contribution. I have to say that it had a familiar ring to it, although I have to disagree with him about the summer recess. How could it…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend tempts me. On the specific issue of the free TV licence, we are urging the BBC to rethink its position. I have to say that I agree with my hon. Friend’s observation…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe dates for the estimates days are not currently available, but I will ensure that we get them to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible. I take note of his rather interesting…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI echo the hon. Gentleman’s comments about Jo Cox and, more generally, about security. It would not be appropriate for me to discuss it on the Floor of the House, but I assure him…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I entirely associate myself with those remarks and welcome Nystagmus Day? I would be happy to meet with the hon. Lady to discuss making available appropriate time in some form…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI agree with the hon. Lady that it is most unfortunate that there are redundancies at the Bridgend plant. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSerco has not enforced eviction in Glasgow and continues, at its own expense, to house the group that the hon. Gentleman rightly refers to. It estimated that the number of people…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think that issue might be one for an Adjournment debate to give the hon. Lady an opportunity to discuss it with Ministers. She will know that, as I said earlier, we have made…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Agriculture Bill is there in draft. It is fit for purpose, and it will be coming back in due course.20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an extremely important point. I say that as a father of three daughters, actually. I know exactly the element around body image and so on that comes at young…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government strongly share the sentiments expressed by the right hon. Lady that we should do whatever we can to improve the position of the low paid. That is why we have taken…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am happy to look at the issue that the hon. Gentleman has raised, particularly as he suggests that it may relate to a requirement for future legislation. I also point him to…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat was a wonderful question. I will not attempt to pronounce the name of the canal, on the basis that I will probably not do it as well as the hon. Lady, but it is a marvellous…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat is an excellent opportunity for an Adjournment debate, and I recommend that the hon. Gentleman put in for one, so that he can grill the appropriate Minister accordingly.20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe situation that the hon. Lady describes sounds extremely unfortunate, to say the least. I commend her for the work that she appears to have undertaken to ensure that the…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his important question. Ultimately, it would not be appropriate for me to comment directly from the Dispatch Box on the position taken by the…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 24 June will include the following: Monday 24 June—Second reading of the Kew Gardens (Leases) (No.3) Bill [ Lords ], followed by a motion to…20 Jun 2019