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Business of the House

Theresa Villiers Excerpts
Thursday 25th October 2018

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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I was not aware of that and I share the hon. Lady’s concern; I remember the nightmare of trying to get rid of head lice when my kids were young, and I am sure all hon. Members will have their own horror stories of how persistent head lice are. I am very sympathetic about this, and if she wishes to write to me, I will be able to take it up with the Department of Health and Social Care. Alternatively, I encourage her to put in a written question to see whether she can get an answer directly.

Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)
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May we have a debate on the 384 bus, so that hon. Members can urge the Mayor and Transport for London to drop their plans to remove this much-valued bus route from many roads in New Barnet?

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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We are all big bus fans, although, sadly, I do not think I have ever taken that bus. My right hon. Friend should certainly challenge any reduction in bus services, and I thoroughly recommend that she raises the matter directly with Ministers to see what pressures can be brought to bear on the Mayor.