Appearances and Speeches

Again, I am grateful to the hon. Lady for the tone she adopts on what is actually a very sensitive and very important issue.

I am grateful to my hon.

The hon. Gentleman is indeed a prolific questioner, but his questions are always welcome and to the point.

My hon. Friend highlights that the workload from constituents has increased for all Members. I recognise that.

I hear what the hon. Lady says, but we have already put in place that capacity.

It is always a pleasure to see my hon. Friend and to be questioned by him, both at this Dispatch Box and in other forums.

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question. I refer her to the answer I gave to my hon.

My hon. Friend rightly raises the other methods of communication with right hon. and hon.

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question.

I think it is fair to say that no one could accuse Ministers in the Department or the Secretary of State of not being willing to be accounta