In the past two hours, the Prime Minister has said that school closures will be kept “under review”.

I thank the Minister of State for his recent visit to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land at BAE Systems in my constituency, following the award

Her Majesty’s armed forces owe a huge debt of gratitude to Commonwealth citizens.

I commend my hon. Friend on having secured this debate, and have absolutely no doubts that he will hold the Government to account.

I commend my hon. Friend on having secured this debate, and have absolutely no doubts that he will hold the Government to account.

I always valued and admired the approach of Kim Howells, a former Labour Member of Parliament and Minister at the Foreign Office.

I always valued and admired the approach of Kim Howells, a former Labour Member of Parliament and Minister at the Foreign Office.

I am sorry to put the Minister on the spot, but we are not here to play games. These are serious issues.

I am sorry to put the Minister on the spot, but we are not here to play games. These are serious issues.

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way, and happy to give him an extra minute by intervening on him.