Monday 28th June 2021

(3 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I think the hon. Gentleman agrees with me on the importance of social care, which we have discussed in the past and will no doubt discuss again going forward. He mentioned the NAO report; if he will allow me, I will take a closer look at that and write to him.

Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)
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I warmly congratulate the Secretary of State on his new role. Now that thousands of people are allowed to gather together at a football match to shout and cheer as much as they want, is it not time that we allowed congregations in church to sing hymns together?

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I can tell my right hon. Friend that that is certainly what I would like to see and it is certainly my intention to allow that to happen as soon as possible. When it does, I hope we can sing a hymn together.