to the case. made to the case. >> i know that all honourable members wish to see justice done in this case. it is therefore of paramount importance that nothing is said in this house which could potentially prejudice a proper trial or lead to it being abandoned. i know it can be frustrating when we can see reports in the media of the matters that we are not to free discuss here, but that's lindsay hoyle. >> there. he is . he's warning >> there. he is. he's warning mps there not to speculate about the news we had on the southport investigation from the police yesterday all over the papers this morning, of course , this morning, of course, parliament is a court so they can say what they like . they're can say what they like. they're not be sued. but he's being he's trying to tell people there the mps not to say anything which might prejudice the court case due to start in the new year. >> very important. but of course it can only advise mps pmqs is live when a politician gets to their feet , they are free to say their feet, they are free to say what they like really. but the

speaker is advising them to be, to be, to be mindful of their responsibilities . responsibilities. >> yeah, and we might hear more later. i think, though, this will be interesting. pmqs it's hard to know what rishi sunak will use his six questions for because he knows what's in the budget he's got the budget already and he'll be replying to keir starmer on that budget, won't he.7 >> won't he? >> it's normally sort of good grace for a last prime ministers and obviously now a leader. prime minister's question time, isn't it? people tend to be generous. keir starmer now the prime minister you would expect some warm words to him to show that politics can sometimes be civil. yes. and to, you know, to, to, to recognise his service to, to, to recognise his service to the country . to the country. >> and we have seen rounds of applause in the past. tony blair famously in two thousand and seven, got a round of applause. i think david cameron, the reason why that's so interesting is because technically it's they're not supposed to be doing that. yeah, but i think we're still seeing that. let's hear what lindsay hoyle has to say. >> all of those who were injured

and affected on this horrendous day . before i call the prime day. before i call the prime minister , i would like to mark minister, i would like to mark the fact that this is the last time the right honourable member for richmond and northallerton will appear at the despatch box dunng will appear at the despatch box during pmqs. it is a bit more to do afterwards, but he has spoken at this despatch box as chancellor of the exchequer, the prime minister, the leader of the opposition and after today we all look forward to his continued contributions from the backbenches. continued contributions from the backbenches . we wish him . we backbenches. we wish him. we wish him and his family well in the future endeavours . and i say the future endeavours. and i say personally, thank you for a working relationship. we now come to prime minister's questions. i call katrina murray. >> mr speaker, thank you, mr. >> mr speaker, thank you, mr. >> thank you, mr speaker. i wish

everyone celebrating in the uk and around the world a joyful diwali, a time to come together to celebrate and focus on a brighter future. last diwali, the leader of the opposition and his family lit the dears outside 10 downing street. it was a significant moment in our national story. the first british asian prime minister is a reminder that this is a country where people of every background can fulfil their dreams, and it makes us all proud to be british. here . mr proud to be british. here. mr speaken proud to be british. here. mr speaker, as you've just referenced, as this is our last exchange across the despatch boxes, i wanted to take this opportunity to thank the leader of the opposition for his service . now, of course, we've service. now, of course, we've had political disagreements, ideological disagreements. we've argued at some length , but i argued at some length, but i want to thank him for his hard work, for his commitment and for

his decency in everything that he has done. and i to wish him and his family the very best for whatever the future may hold for them. mr speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others in addition to my duties in this house.i addition to my duties in this house. i shall have further such meetings later today. >> katrina murray. >> katrina murray. >> thank you, mr speaker , and i >> thank you, mr speaker, and i would like to associate myself with the remarks made by the prime minister. cumbernauld in my constituency was promised an elective and diagnostic treatment centre by the scottish government in 2021. this has continued to be delayed and is now alleged to be mothballed. what assurances can the prime minister give me that any consequentials from today's budgets are used to benefit my constituents and not be held onto by the scottish government ? onto by the scottish government? >> well, i thank my hon. friend for her question. i am sorry to hear about the delays affecting her constituents. the party opposite oversaw years of mismanagement and chaos and the

impact on scottish nhs is evident. this labour government is committed to delivering for the scottish people, including making sure that we have an nhs fit for the future, the chancellor will set out details in just a few moments . in just a few moments. >> leader of the opposition rishi sunak . rishi sunak. >> mr speaker, thank you for your kind words and indeed thank your kind words and indeed thank you to the prime minister for his kind words. indeed, no prime minister looks forward to pmqs, but i always did like this pre—budget one because it was for a change. nice not to be the main event and just the warm up act . but as main event and just the warm up act. but as you main event and just the warm up act . but as you said, main event and just the warm up act. but as you said, mr speaken act. but as you said, mr speaker, today is my last appearance at pmqs and i'm to happy confirm reports that i will now be spending more time in the greatest place on earth where the scenery is worthy. the scenery is indeed worthy of a movie set, and everyone is a character. that's right, mr speaken character. that's right, mr speaker. if anyone needs me, i will be in yorkshire. so. and as

and as an adopted yorkshireman, i'm particularly looking forward to doing the coast to coast walk that runs through my constituency and many others. since 2015 we have made significant progress with the campaign to make it a national trail and indeed natural england are close to concluding their work. so could i ask the prime minister to ensure that the coast to coast does indeed become britain's greatest national trail ? and in national trail? and in preparation for my return to the backbenches, would he meet with me to discuss it ? prime minister ? me to discuss it? prime minister? >> mr speaker, i thought it was about to ask me to join him on the walk , but certainly i will the walk, but certainly i will meet him and it is an important point . point. >> mr speaker, that is very kind of the prime minister. i know he's i know, i know he's partial to the lake district, but perhaps we can tempt him over to our end as well . now, yorkshire our end as well. now, yorkshire is not just famous for its walks, but also for being home to some of england's greatest

cricketers . now, sadly, no one's cricketers. now, sadly, no one's going to put me on that list. mr speaken going to put me on that list. mr speaker, but who knows? i've got a lot more time to practice now, so. but cricket does have the power to bring people together from all communities and give them fantastic opportunities, as shown so powerfully by andrew flintoff's recent documentary , flintoff's recent documentary, now we also lead the world in female participation and that will stand us in good stead when we host the women's world cup in 2026. and when cricket becomes an olympic sport in 2028. so could i therefore ask the prime minister to continue government support for the england and wales cricket board's new initiative to get cricket into vastly more state schools, fostering a whole new generation of cricketers for us all to cheer on at every level . cheer on at every level. >> prime minister yes. is the answer to that question, and the point is a really important one. we celebrate cricket. it does bnng we celebrate cricket. it does bring communities together, but it's also really important for children and young people to enjoy sport. lots of different sports , because it gives them

sports, because it gives them a confidence that they might not otherwise have. it gives them the ability to work in a team and teaches them about skills like leadership. so i'm fully supportive . supportive. >> rishi sunak now, our two predecessors, sir tony blair and lord haig, have repeatedly come together and powerfully argued in their joint reports that it is vital for the future prosperity of britain's economy, society and public services . for society and public services. for us to be a world leader in technology and innovation. now, the prime minister and i may not yet be at our joint report writing stage yet, but in a similar spirit, in a similar spirit of cross—party agreement, could i ask him to find his inner tech bro and continue and to continue to support emerging british tech