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state of qatar to the uk, but i look forward to discussions this afternoon on how we are strengthening our relationship and boosting strength including a 1 billion-pound investment in our new clean energy partnership >> here here. >> sunday marking world aids day we stand with all of those that we have lost in those living with hiv today and we will seek to end new cases of hiv in england by 2013. mr. speaker, can i also note that we are joined in the gallery today by mandy, mother of emily, a british citizen still being held hostage in gaza i have met mandy a number of times and in my view what she is going through is nothing short of torture. mr. speaker, this morning i had

meetings and an admission i should have further such meetings later today. >> mr. speaker, i would like to concur with the comments the prime minister is just made. the hospital is the most remote hospital in mainland england. it's intensive care unit only has six beds and it is almost 50 years old and serves a population of 165,000 people. showing the constituents that their hospital will receive the urgent funding that is needed under the new hospital program so that they will not face a two hour drive to the nearest unit. >> prime minister. >> mr. speaker, the new hospital

program that we inherited is emblematic of the failures of the previous government. making promises with no plan to deliver. we are committed to delivery including the hospital where we are reviewing the program to place on the sustainable footing the health secretary will set out further details of the delivery soon. we continue to support trust to develop their schemes. thank you. >> mr. speaker, can i welcome the swift and decisive action this government is taking to secure our borders. >> they lost control. after the party lost control, mr. speaker. in particular, can i welcome the world's first deals struck with a rock. does the prime minister agree with me that international cooperation, shared intelligence and joint law enforcement is the best way to end?

.... . >> but mr. speaker, the question today is what has been on the lips of all, the prime minister

knowingly have wanted a convicted to be his foreign secretary, what was he thinking? >> mr. speaker, she talked about immigration, record levels of immigration you should under the previous administration. record numbers of immigration. >> i'm going to keep him on the topic. he owes the house an explanation, he said that the was only asked to resign after further information came to light, what was the further information?

>> i'm not going to disclose private conversations. while she's obsessing with the westminster issues, we are getting on with fixing the foundation, 22 trillion pounds. mr., speaker, million net migration numbers because of the open-border policy. >> i'm not asking about migration but the former secretary. he never answers any questions. the first thing she did bought pounds to trade-union friends.

mr. speaker, she said she's not talking about immigration. i'm not surprised. >> the public is watching. the country needs conviction politicians not politicians with convictions. >> now onto an even bigger fraud -- >> now onto big forker fraud. the budget. last week the prime minister failed to repeat pledge. it is obvious they are coming back for more. he committed to making britain the fastest-growing economy in the g7.

does he standby his own pledge. >> mr. speaker, have convictioned for breaking -- >> upgraded growth for next year and the year after. highest growing major in europe in the next two years. she should welcome that. >> mr. speaker, i saw the report and what is said was that they will be coming back for more taxes and i think the whole house failed to repeat, he can't repeat the pledges he made a few weeks ago. we are here from stopping damaging the economy and that is why -- that -- >> i want to hear the question.

>> mr. speaker, they are laughing the same way they all laughed during the budget when they talked about raising, we have no idea what people out there are dealing with. that is why yesterday we voted against tax, former supporter endorsed said that the budget was catastrophic. he built a real business employing young people unlike his cabinet, embellishes and actual fraudster. you are saying the budget is catastrophic. >> we have another one. she talks about insurance, she

compliance about the national insurance. two weeks ago, she said that she were to reverse it. trade deals, mr. speaker, she's a champion. she campaigned and furious about the open-border policies of the last government. >> mr. speaker, the fact is the prime minister has regarded his own labour leadership, dropped five mission that is would define government, ditched his plan to make britain the fastest-growing economy in the g7. we left office, with the uk and business is saying he has damaged economy with his budget. tomorrow he's going to have an emergency reset, mr. speaker, five months and why should anyone believe a word he says.

fastst growth in the next two years in the major economy in europe. we should never be allowed to forget the damage they did to our country. open borders. neglected house service and now, now, all it's coming out. they should be back in office. there's only one party that's driving the country forward and that's this labor government. >> thank you, mr. speaker. who knows next week i could be number one in the charts. this year to bring out the

christmas single -- >> musical collaborator, talented and every involved with this year's, campaign that would deliver to 1500 homes across 5 constituencies. like the song says, there's a reason for the season and everyone deserves a christmas. >> thank you for christmas. some rivalry in the race for number one. i'm not going to be joining. a few summers ago on the work involving much-needed by her constituents and i know how much it means to them. christmas is a time to think of others so i do pay tribute to

her and supporting those in need and support the most vulnerable in our society. >> i for one will be with the song of honorable lady. can i join the prime minister in his -- his delight and also his support and hope that we will see emily and other hostages released. >> mr. speaker, the premise is right about the need to restore and rebuild the public's trust in british poll the ticks. we believe a crucial part of that is reforming our electoral system to make it fairer and more proportionately and so does the majority of the british publish. and this house voted yesterday in favor of a bill, put forth by the honorable, member for

richmond park. so will the prime minister find government time, make it available so we consider this bill and restore the public's trust in our politics? >> could i thank him for referencing emily because i think it is important that we all remember her and the awful torture that her mother is going through and that's the case for all of the other hostages, it's hard to imagine what it would be like for anybody with friends and family still being held hostage after all this time. we won't be making time for it. we didn't do too badly. >> move onto another pressing subject, mr. speaker, more than 3 million people have been stuck on nhs list for more than 18

weeks. that's probably the worst most supporting legacy of the last government and does need to be fixed. only get waiting list down and keep them down if it's easier for everyone to see a gp when they need it. when he publishes tomorrow, we will include a guaranty with a timetable so people will be able to see a gp within at least 7 days or 24 hours if it's urgent. >> well, he's right to draw attention to the record. record waiting lists and record confidence in the nhs. in addition the economy and immigration, we will be driving this. we've begun that work to make sure we get those waiting lists down and that includes making

sure there's better access to gp and other measures that need to be taken but that's a central driving mission. thank you. >> thank you, mr. speaker. given significant number of members in this place regardless of class, women of a certain age, would the prime minister agree with me that when a woman of a certain age or, indeed, any woman of any age from any background says they have experienced sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior, they should be listened to supported and the perpetrator dealt with? >> i certainly agree with that. and i think everybody across the house. >> she's right mr. speaker, one of the greatest barriers that women face when coming forward and reporting behavior in the workplace is having confidence that they will be taken seriously and that requires all of us to put in place mechanisms

and arrangements to make that possible. everybody should be treated with dignity and respect and i'm proud of the fact that the employment rights bill that we are passing will strengthen protections from sexual harassment at work. >> thank you very much, mr. speaker. friday the 13th is a day associated with bad things. the european union regulations will apply -- creating more costs, for scottish and welsh companies. companies aren't sure what is required of them. mr. speaker, previous prime minister promised businesses that if they were asked to complete additional paperwork, he would direct them

the -- >> well, thank you for that question. the government is working closely with businesses to ensure that they are ready for the changes that he is identified and we publish guidance as he knows yesterday to support them further. we will be keeping a close eye on the issue to help businesses trade freely across the hall of the united kingdom. thank you. >> thank you, mr. speaker. >> we are proud of our beautiful historic buildings, however, can the prime minister outline what steps the government is taking to bring historic building back into use and will he make time to visit my constituency to see for himself our untapped potential? >> thank you for raising the

issue and consider kind invitation. >> supported by scottish labor member parliament but scottish labor are now in favor of winter fuel payments. so what is place to live nsp's, to ensure get the full payment

or stick with his views or bring the budget down? >> ensure -- we have given the biggest settlement this year. they have no more excuses for the failure to deliver. >> a year ago today, over the contaminated scandal compensation scheme. this government 11.8 billion pounds for the scheme is welcomed. there is concern about the pace of payments and the fact that rules are being changed behind closed doors without explanation. contradiction some of the recommendations, next week's

with the campaign representing the victims must represent the start of those infected and affected being involved in the process that they fought so hard for. >> mr. speaker, we are committed to acting on the findings of the inquiry with resolution and compensating in full. that's why we announced 11.8 billion pounds to compensate those who waited far too long for justice and happily make sure that he gets with pay master general to discuss the issues he's raised. >> thank you, mr. speaker. everyday pensionists are e-mailing me with one word. that word is frightened. i need to keep warm and i need to keep my heating on. the winter-field payment was

really, really helpful. she writes, not all pension is on millionaires or receive gifts from millionaires nor do we will get the higher rate of pension. susan is frightened and won't be able to keep the house warm this winter and she's not alone. does the prime minister realize how frightening is for constituents in my contingency. we had to take -- they say they want the benefit and they can't say how they are going the pay for r them. we do want to make sure that the most -- do get the pension they are entitled to but because we

are stabilizing, we can commit to the triple that's the 460-pound uplift in the mention next year. so every mention will be better off under labour government. >> thank you, mr. speaker. will support the delivery of nearly 2,000 new homes, 1 and a half million square feet of employment lands. the previous government drags their feet putting jobs and investments at risk. mr. speaker, we are supporting the season of good will. can the prime minister give my constituents early christmas present over vital infrastructure project? >> have waited years for

certainty but currently going for assessment, i will make sure that we get meeting with the roads to discuss that. >> major gp practice groups have written to me detailing their precarious finances, they are considering reductions and the health sector promised increase funding allocation but yet to say when we will know how much this will be. will the prime minister release the funding information and meet with me in the gp's to hear the precious firsthand? >> mr. speaker, he's right to raise the report that commission made clear that the nhs was broken by the previous government. that's why we provided 22 billion pounds of additional funding in the budget this year to start fixing our nhs.

we obviously value the work of gp's and every year we consult with the services that they provide and the money they're entitled to in return but we will send that out in the usual way. >> since then, her family has established the trust which educates young people on domestic abuse and keeps women safe. will the prime minister join me and update that the fact that this government taking to tackle violence against women and girls? >> i do join him in commending the vital work in relation to the steps we are taking, we have

a mission to harp levels of government against women and girls. that's tough to do and not everybody has committed to do. that will include among amongst the steps we are taking, placing domestic abuse experts in 991 control rooms and framework to trapping target high-harm offenders and stalking prevention orders. we will take other measures to make good on this commitment? >> thank you, mr. speaker.

mr. speaker, we are moving on all relevant issues. we passed the budget to provide the baseline for what we need and we will continue to do so. >> thank you, mr. speaker. local councils in my constituency are facing significant financial pressures. yet historical level of funding has not met level of need. the previous government was only -- i welcome this government of additional funding in mainstream schools. what more can -- >> i'm grateful. the fifth or sixth time raised pmq's. we date inherit the system to the point of crisis by the last

government. increased funding to the schools budget. includes almost a billion more on high-needs budgets. and today we are investing in announcing investment of 74 million pounds in funding to create units in mainstream schools, hopefully to be able to take that forward. >> thank you. >> mr. speaker, members across are deeply concerned that the post office considering closing more than 100 across the community. 3,000 people signed petition opposing closure. does the prime minister most ensure we protect vital post office services for our constituents? >> thank you for his question. i also recognize the campaigning of many including himself for local services that their constituents rely on. the post office is required to maintain a network of 11,500

branches. but i'm happy to make sure he gets a meeting with the minister to discuss the particular case. >> when our town celebrated 200-year anniversary with the 9-month festival. many in my area have concern of future. >> mr. speaker, we are delivering to bring railway back to public ownership putting passengers first. today we have announced that south western railway service will be the first to transfer in public ownership next year. so we can turn the page on decades of delay, fragmentation

and failure. >> mr. speaker, to the best of your knowledge prime minister to meet and talk about her pension. mr. speaker, scottish labour mp's are very upset. apparently this upset is caused by their scottish leaders that now have to support the very winter fuel payments that they voted against. as the prime minister comforts his upset, will he remind him that the only people with the right to be upset are the 900,000 scottish pensioners who were -- >> i've worked very closely with scottish --

>> international days of persons with disabilities and i'm proud to be one of the disabled pm's in this house. i became one of the youngest people in britain to have hip replacements and rely and shows theft has quadrupled in the past ten the years. will the prime minister back my campaign and ensure millions of disabled people can work, social sides and live an independent life? >> can i thank him for being a powerful voice for some of the most vulnerable in our society? >> depriving people of their independence. real-human impact, every single time and that's why they working closely with local authorities to help them tackle fraud and

misuse, make sure he has meeting with minister and what more r can be done. >> thank you, mr. speaker, following from the question, world war ii veteran and intense campaigner, she's flown over 5,000 miles to meet the prime minister to discuss pension, policy denying her and half a million brits who live abroad of pension. you won't mind me saying that she will be 100 year's old in a couple of day's time. will the prime minister reconsideration decision and give anne best birthday ever and meet with her to discuss this issue? >> grateful for raising this issue. i think he will well know and understand that the position continuation of the last government. >> thank you, mr. speaker. does the prime minister share my

concern, $4.9 billion. smp to get a grit and do better to patients in my constituency. >> well, i'm grateful for him for raising for this. that's why we make the argument they now have the money, they got the resources, no more excuses for poor delivery. >> completes the prime minister's questions. >> on fridayhe national black caucus of state legislators meets foregislative conference

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