0:00:01 > 0:00:04Irish dropped by his determination to listen to the views of the
0:00:04 > 0:00:07families were affected by this tragedy and make sure those views
0:00:07 > 0:00:13are taken fully into account. Questions the Prime Minister, Ruth
0:00:13 > 0:00:22Cadbury.Thank you. This morning, I had meetings with ministerial
0:00:22 > 0:00:27colleagues in addition to my meetings in this house, I should
0:00:27 > 0:00:27have further such meetings
0:00:38 > 0:00:41This morning the High Court ruled that the government's air quality
0:00:41 > 0:00:47plan is unlawful. What does the Prime Minister feel is worse, losing
0:00:47 > 0:00:54for the third time in the High Court, or 40,000 unnecessary deaths
0:00:54 > 0:00:59and the impact on children's health of the UK's unsustainable air
0:00:59 > 0:01:00quality?
0:01:04 > 0:01:07The issue the Honourable lady has raised is an important one. That is
0:01:07 > 0:01:12why we have been taking action to improve air quality. May I just say
0:01:12 > 0:01:17to the honourable lady that the way she has described the court's
0:01:17 > 0:01:20decision this morning, I don't think properly reflects the decision that
0:01:20 > 0:01:27the court has given. If I can just perhaps... Mr Speaker, explain to
0:01:27 > 0:01:32the house, because we... We do welcome the fact that the court has
0:01:32 > 0:01:37dismissed the complaint relating to five cities with major air quality
0:01:37 > 0:01:41problems, has found that we are taking appropriate action, they have
0:01:41 > 0:01:47agreed that the modelling we used to support the 2017 air quality plan is
0:01:47 > 0:01:51sound. They have asked us to go further in areas with less severe
0:01:51 > 0:01:54air quality problems where we thought a pragmatic approach was
0:01:54 > 0:01:59appropriate. We will now formalise that. But on two of the three camps
0:01:59 > 0:02:07they found in the government's favour. -- to recounts.We want to
0:02:07 > 0:02:12see more police on the streets. I lobbied the police Minister for
0:02:12 > 0:02:17funds to put more police on the streets. Will the Prime Minister
0:02:17 > 0:02:22join me in urging the Labour Police and Crime Commissioner... To put
0:02:22 > 0:02:28more police on the streets instead of increasing his Budget for back
0:02:28 > 0:02:35office staff by £10 million. CHEERING
0:02:35 > 0:02:39My honourable friend raises an important issue. He is right to
0:02:39 > 0:02:42speak up for his constituents in relation to this. He's also right
0:02:42 > 0:02:46because as a Government we've been keen to ensure police are out there,
0:02:46 > 0:02:55not in back office jobs. More money, more money is going to policing.
0:02:55 > 0:03:06Order! Please. The questions and the answers must be heard. And I make no
0:03:06 > 0:03:10apology for repeating that the discussions here at Prime Minister's
0:03:10 > 0:03:14Questions should bear some resemblance to what the house is
0:03:14 > 0:03:19saying in relation to culture. We have recently had a report on
0:03:19 > 0:03:24harassment. Let's try to behave properly in these sessions. That
0:03:24 > 0:03:28means listening to the answers, and listening to the questions. Both
0:03:28 > 0:03:34sides of the house have got to try to wake up to the reality that huge
0:03:34 > 0:03:38numbers of people outside this place couldn't care less about the press
0:03:38 > 0:03:44gallery, huge numbers of people outside this place disapprove of
0:03:44 > 0:03:51this sort of behaviour on both sides. Stop it! Prime Minister.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54Thank you. The funding settlement for next year provides extra money
0:03:54 > 0:03:59for policing, which means that the West Midlands Police will receive an
0:03:59 > 0:04:06increase of £9.5 million. As my honourable friend says it is up to
0:04:06 > 0:04:07the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, the Labour
0:04:07 > 0:04:11commissioner, to decide how he spends that money. But I know that
0:04:11 > 0:04:15police forces can be more effective and productive. And I'm sure he is
0:04:15 > 0:04:19going to make his case very strongly to the Labour Commissioner.Jeremy
0:04:19 > 0:04:19Corbyn.
0:04:22 > 0:04:28Thank you, Mr Speaker. Yesterday the Brexit secretary assured the country
0:04:28 > 0:04:36that Brexit will not plunge Britain into a mad Max style world road from
0:04:36 > 0:04:44dystopian fiction -- borrowed from dystopian fiction. Doesn't the Prime
0:04:44 > 0:04:46Minister think that he could set the bar a little bit higher?
0:04:46 > 0:04:53LAUGHTER I'll tell you, as the Right
0:04:53 > 0:04:57Honourable gentleman knows, we are clear we are going to ensure that
0:04:57 > 0:05:01when we leave the EU we are going to be able to take back control of our
0:05:01 > 0:05:06borders, our money, and our laws. CHEERING
0:05:06 > 0:05:09As I have to say to him, the only fiction around in relation to the
0:05:09 > 0:05:13Brexit and the European Union is the Labour Party's front bench who
0:05:13 > 0:05:23cannot even agree with themselves on what their policy is.Jeremy Corbyn.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28One of her former Brexit ministers in the other place warned the Prime
0:05:28 > 0:05:32Minister that Britain will be walking a gangplank into thin air if
0:05:32 > 0:05:38she doesn't decide what she actually wants on leaving the EU. In his
0:05:38 > 0:05:43speech the Brexit secretary also said fears about a deregulatory race
0:05:43 > 0:05:52to the bottom were based on nothing. So, why then did his own
0:05:52 > 0:05:57department's exit analysis say there could be opportunities for Britain
0:05:57 > 0:06:03in the regulating areas such as environment and employment law?
0:06:03 > 0:06:08He talks about what we actually want to achieve when we leave the EU.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12I'll tell him what we want to achieve. We want to ensure this is a
0:06:12 > 0:06:15country that can negotiate free-trade deals around the rest of
0:06:15 > 0:06:19the world. We want to ensure we have a good trade agreement with the
0:06:19 > 0:06:22European Union, and that is what we will start negotiating. We want to
0:06:22 > 0:06:27make sure we have a get security partnership with the EU, as I set
0:06:27 > 0:06:35out in detail in my speech in Munich last week. But what we also want
0:06:35 > 0:06:38insurers that this country takes the opportunities that will be open to
0:06:38 > 0:06:40us outside the EU to boost our economy, to ensure we are developing
0:06:40 > 0:06:44the economy of the future, the jobs of the future, more high-paid, high
0:06:44 > 0:06:47skilled jobs, for the people in this country. We are putting people
0:06:47 > 0:06:53first.Jeremy Corbyn. Mr Speaker, in December the Foreign
0:06:53 > 0:06:55Secretary and the Environment Secretary were briefing about the
0:06:55 > 0:07:00working Time directive would be scrapped. CBI and the unions are
0:07:00 > 0:07:04clear they are not looking for a bonfire of regulations, quite the
0:07:04 > 0:07:10opposite. The only party that wants to scrap workers regulation issues
0:07:10 > 0:07:15are the party opposite. In her Lancaster house speech a year ago
0:07:15 > 0:07:22the PM clearly stated, I also want tariff free trade with Europe. Now,
0:07:22 > 0:07:27a year on, she has downgraded that aimed to a tariff free -- as tariff
0:07:27 > 0:07:31free as possible. Businesses and workers want tariff free to protect
0:07:31 > 0:07:37jobs, so why has the Government abandoned that and want as tariff
0:07:37 > 0:07:42free as possible as to what the Government has not abandoned its
0:07:42 > 0:07:44negotiating position in relation to this.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49We will be ensuring that we get that good, comrades of trade agreement
0:07:49 > 0:07:53new economic partnership with the European Union.-- as tariff free as
0:07:53 > 0:07:58possible. I have been clear since I became Prime Minister that this is a
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Government that will not only protect workers' rights, but enhance
0:08:00 > 0:08:07workers' rights. Let's look at the Conservatives' record in Government.
0:08:07 > 0:08:14Which Government was a tactic action on zero-hours contracts? A
0:08:14 > 0:08:18Conservative Government, not Labour. Which Government is it that got
0:08:18 > 0:08:22Matthew Taylor to actually report on the new economy so we insured
0:08:22 > 0:08:27workers got the highest rights? Conservative, not Labour. Which
0:08:27 > 0:08:31Government is ensuring that workers voices are heard on the boards of
0:08:31 > 0:08:35companies? A Conservative Government, not Labour.
0:08:35 > 0:08:40I don't know if she has had a chance to read the Daily Telegraph today,
0:08:40 > 0:08:45but 62 of her backbenchers want a bonfire of regulations, want to
0:08:45 > 0:08:51destroy workers right in this country. When the government's EU
0:08:51 > 0:08:58and exit analysis... Mr Speaker, when the government's EU and exit
0:08:58 > 0:09:02analysis was published it said it does not consider our desired
0:09:02 > 0:09:06outcome. Could the Prime Minister take this opportunity now to tell
0:09:06 > 0:09:15the house and the country what is the government's desired outcome?A
0:09:15 > 0:09:24bespoke economic partnership.OK, given the PM ruled out any form of
0:09:24 > 0:09:32customs union post Brexit, can she explain how she expects to avoid a
0:09:32 > 0:09:40hard border with Northern Ireland? This question has been asked
0:09:40 > 0:09:44previously. I've already pointed out that the Government published papers
0:09:44 > 0:09:50last summer which showed how we can deliver exactly that, no hard border
0:09:50 > 0:09:53between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, they bespoke
0:09:53 > 0:09:59economic partnership with the EU. The Foreign Secretary recently made
0:09:59 > 0:10:07a speech about Brexit. He found time to mention carrots, spam, stag
0:10:07 > 0:10:16parties a plague of boils and V-signs. No mention of Northern
0:10:16 > 0:10:23Ireland in his speech.Calm yourself. It's only Wednesday, you
0:10:23 > 0:10:26have the rest of the week to get through, this is not good for your
0:10:26 > 0:10:30health. You should appreciate my kindness.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34We are halfway through the six speeches we were told would set out
0:10:34 > 0:10:38the Government's negotiating position. So far all we have had is
0:10:38 > 0:10:47a waffle and empty rhetoric... Businesses need to know. People want
0:10:47 > 0:10:52to know. Even her backbenchers are demanding to know. But it isn't
0:10:52 > 0:10:58clear from today's exchanges, this Government isn't on the road to
0:10:58 > 0:11:07Brexit, Mr Speaker, it is on the road to nowhere.
0:11:07 > 0:11:15I think... I think I have mentioned to the right honourable gentleman
0:11:15 > 0:11:21before that his job is to ask a question, not make... But, you know,
0:11:21 > 0:11:29I'm perfectly happy... I'm perfectly happy to respond to the point that
0:11:29 > 0:11:36he made. He said that we have not set out any detail. Can I suggest to
0:11:36 > 0:11:40him that he needs to think very carefully about the security
0:11:40 > 0:11:45partnership that we want with the European Union when we have left. I
0:11:45 > 0:11:49set out in my speech in Munich last week exactly what we want that
0:11:49 > 0:11:53security partnership to cover, because we believe, we believe in
0:11:53 > 0:11:58ensuring that we are maintaining the security and safety of people here
0:11:58 > 0:12:03in the UK, but also of people in Europe. And we are unconditionally
0:12:03 > 0:12:09committed to the safety and security of Europe. But can I congratulate
0:12:09 > 0:12:14the right honourable gentleman, because normally he stands up every
0:12:14 > 0:12:24week and asks me to sign a blank cheque. And I know he likes Czechs,
0:12:24 > 0:12:34but really. LAUGHTER
0:12:38 > 0:12:42My constituent was killed when a car mounted the pavement with tests done
0:12:42 > 0:12:46after the incident saying that the driver had an undiagnosed medical
0:12:46 > 0:12:51condition which would have been assessed by the DVLA had it been
0:12:51 > 0:12:55found up beforehand. What does the Prime Minister think of the current
0:12:55 > 0:13:00restrictions and rules of those holding driving licences?
0:13:03 > 0:13:07It is crucial. We want to ensure that people who are driving are
0:13:07 > 0:13:13actually fit to drive. I know that the sympathies of not just my
0:13:13 > 0:13:17honourable friend but the whole of this house will be with her family
0:13:17 > 0:13:21and friends. The current driving licence system is designed to
0:13:21 > 0:13:26balance the needs of road safety and with those of the individual. All
0:13:26 > 0:13:31drivers must inform the DVLA if they have a medical condition which would
0:13:31 > 0:13:34affect their driving and discuss any issues with their own medical
0:13:34 > 0:13:38professional. We take this seriously and we are committed to ensuring
0:13:38 > 0:13:41that those who are granted a driving licence are those who are fit to
0:13:41 > 0:13:46drive.
0:13:46 > 0:13:53At least 194 people have been killed in the last 48-hours in eastern
0:13:53 > 0:13:57Ghouta, can the Prime Minister tell the House what discussions her
0:13:57 > 0:14:03government has had with UN colleagues on Sunday on enforcing
0:14:03 > 0:14:08existing UN resolutions calling for an end of sieges of civilian areas
0:14:08 > 0:14:13and attacks on civilians?Can I say he has raised an important issue and
0:14:13 > 0:14:20we are appalled by the escalation of air strikes in Ghouta and are
0:14:20 > 0:14:25concerned by the reports of the deliberate targeting of civilians
0:14:25 > 0:14:30and this is in violation of international law and we as a
0:14:30 > 0:14:36Government do call on the regime and its backers to cease this campaign
0:14:36 > 0:14:40of violence and they should respect international law, protect civilians
0:14:40 > 0:14:46and allow rapid humanitarian access. There is concern that it is
0:14:46 > 0:14:51something like 700 people who need medical evacuation are being refused
0:14:51 > 0:14:57that. We will work with the UN and the the process and finally I would
0:14:57 > 0:15:05say that the UN envoy has our full support in the work he is do Iing to
0:15:05 > 0:15:12try to find a -- doing by trying to find a solution.The bombing is
0:15:12 > 0:15:17relentless. Doctors are treating pregnant women and babies who have
0:15:17 > 0:15:24lost limbs, it is thought over 100 children have been killed since
0:15:24 > 0:15:31Sunday. The UN has issued pleas calling for political intervention,
0:15:31 > 0:15:35state nothing words will do justice to the children killed, their
0:15:35 > 0:15:40mothers, their fathers and their loved ones. Will the Prime Minister
0:15:40 > 0:15:45show leadership and join me in calling for an urgent meeting of the
0:15:45 > 0:15:50UN Security Council to address the horrific genocide unfolding in
0:15:50 > 0:15:57Syria?The UN has called on governments around the world to call
0:15:57 > 0:16:02out the action that has been taken and to be ready to stand against
0:16:02 > 0:16:09thattance. Action. We will be ensuring that we will be talking to
0:16:09 > 0:16:13our colleagues in the UN to ensure that the best possible approach that
0:16:13 > 0:16:19can be taken. But it is not just about the Syrian government. It is
0:16:19 > 0:16:24about the backers of the Syrian Government as well and we call on
0:16:24 > 0:16:29all their backers, including Russia to ensure that this violence stops
0:16:29 > 0:16:39and those in need of help are given that help.Thank you Mr Speaker. A
0:16:39 > 0:16:43company has been manufacturing in Britain for a hundred years in my
0:16:43 > 0:16:48constituency. They're the only British company bidding to produce
0:16:48 > 0:16:53our new passport, the other two being French. Will my honourable
0:16:53 > 0:16:58friend commit to doing all she can to support our manufacturers, our
0:16:58 > 0:17:07innovators and making our new blue passports truly British?Can I say
0:17:07 > 0:17:11to my honourable friend I'm sure he is aware that this will be an open
0:17:11 > 0:17:16and fair competition that I can't comment on individual bids, but I'm
0:17:16 > 0:17:21sure he will make his voice heard. From autumn 2019 we will issue now
0:17:21 > 0:17:28passports. That has been the colour of voice for passports -- choice for
0:17:28 > 0:17:33passports and it is right we return to deciding the colour of passports
0:17:33 > 0:17:44we wants and not the EU.Thank you Mr Speaker. My constituent Claire,
0:17:44 > 0:17:49suffered tragedy when her two children were murdered by their
0:17:49 > 0:17:54father in an arson attack at the family home. This brave woman has
0:17:54 > 0:18:01since dedicated herself to campaigning for protection of
0:18:01 > 0:18:06victims of domestic violence. Can I ask the Prime Minister when is the
0:18:06 > 0:18:12domestic violence bill going to be published and will it be as
0:18:12 > 0:18:17comprehensive as she promised?Can I say to the honourable lady that our
0:18:17 > 0:18:21thoughts are with Claire after this terrible tragedy that she has been
0:18:21 > 0:18:26through. And we do recognise the need to ensure that we are providing
0:18:26 > 0:18:30support for the victims of domestic violence. As she said, there are
0:18:30 > 0:18:35many aspects to this issue. The Home Secretary before she brings forward
0:18:35 > 0:18:40the legislation will be issuing a consultation to ensure we listen to
0:18:40 > 0:18:45all those who have been affected so wir dealing with all the aexpects of
0:18:45 > 0:18:49this Esh -- we are dealing with all the aspects this. We are committed
0:18:49 > 0:18:53to working to support the victims of violence and to ensure that we end
0:18:53 > 0:19:03violence against women and girls. Thank you. I visited a memory cafe
0:19:03 > 0:19:08in my constituency, the cafe is open to individuals and their carers and
0:19:08 > 0:19:11help to provide support for the memory loss. I was touched by the
0:19:11 > 0:19:17dedication of these volunteers and will be hosting my own MP's memory
0:19:17 > 0:19:25surgery to enable local residents the opportunity to speak. Will the
0:19:25 > 0:19:30Prime Minister take this opportunity to update what the house what the
0:19:30 > 0:19:35Government is doing to help with those suffering from dementia.I'm
0:19:35 > 0:19:40happy to join my honourable friend in congratulating the carers looking
0:19:40 > 0:19:45after people with dementia. And also the volunteers who provide services
0:19:45 > 0:19:49for people with dementia and for their carers. We are working with
0:19:49 > 0:19:54partners across the health system to ensure more people with dementia
0:19:54 > 0:19:58receive a diagnosis, to raise awareness and provide the care and
0:19:58 > 0:20:03support that they need. I'm also pleased to say there are 2.3 million
0:20:03 > 0:20:07dementia friends across the country. We are doubling spending on dementia
0:20:07 > 0:20:12research and I'm going to make sure that members of cabinet are given
0:20:12 > 0:20:19the dementia friends training.Last night I attended a meeting of
0:20:19 > 0:20:23resident s who are concerned about rising levels of crime and
0:20:23 > 0:20:28anti-social behaviour. Crime has increased 18% and we have lost over
0:20:28 > 0:20:33500 police officers and suffered £40 million worth of cuts to policing.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37Will the Prime Minister commit to giving back the money for
0:20:37 > 0:20:40neighbourhood policing and apologise to the constituent of the area who
0:20:40 > 0:20:46have had to put their hands back in their pocket to compensate for her
0:20:46 > 0:20:51massive cuts?First, can I say to the the honourable lady that it is
0:20:51 > 0:20:59good to see her back in her place in this House. As I said earlier, what
0:20:59 > 0:21:05we are doing, we are providing extra funding for police forces. Now, it
0:21:05 > 0:21:08is no good Labour members shaking their heads and saying no you're
0:21:08 > 0:21:13not. Because we are providing extra funding for police forces. And of
0:21:13 > 0:21:17course it is then up to the police and crime commissioners to decide
0:21:17 > 0:21:25how that is spent.Mr Speaker I'm sure the whole House would join me
0:21:25 > 0:21:29in welcoming the delegation of French MPs watching proceedings
0:21:29 > 0:21:38today. The people from across the European Union have the belief they
0:21:38 > 0:21:45can build a life here. So they want certainty. What reassurances can the
0:21:45 > 0:21:51Prime Minister give that speedy low cost system starting from the
0:21:51 > 0:21:56premise they will be staying with soon be in place to allow them to
0:21:56 > 0:22:01get on with their lives and play an important role in our community and
0:22:01 > 0:22:06culture?Well, can I say to my honourable friend I'm happy to join
0:22:06 > 0:22:10the fact that we are being, have been joined by a delegation of
0:22:10 > 0:22:16French MPs. But he has raised an important points about citizens
0:22:16 > 0:22:20living here. They have made a huge contribution to our country and we
0:22:20 > 0:22:28want them to stay. I'm clear that EU citizens living in the UK today will
0:22:28 > 0:22:34be able to stay. He refers to process and I can assure him it
0:22:34 > 0:22:43won't cost more Nan than a British passport. It will be a digital
0:22:43 > 0:22:52system and ensure that this is as simple for people as we can provide.
0:22:52 > 0:22:58Over a million people are living with the consequences of acquired
0:22:58 > 0:23:05Britain injury and thanks to the government's new trauma centres, 600
0:23:05 > 0:23:09extra lives are being saved each year. The problem is many of these
0:23:09 > 0:23:13people are having their lives saved but they're not getting the
0:23:13 > 0:23:17rehabilitation that get them to live independent lives again. Miracles
0:23:17 > 0:23:29can be done. But have the units have no rehabilitation consu ant. Will
0:23:29 > 0:23:36the get all those together, the MoD, the justice system, and the
0:23:36 > 0:23:42department for work and pensions to make sure every person with an
0:23:42 > 0:23:45acquired brain injury gets the full rehabilitation that they need?The
0:23:45 > 0:23:49honourable gentleman has raised a very important point. As he may know
0:23:49 > 0:23:54there are two ways in which those rehabilitation service are
0:23:54 > 0:24:00commissioned. NHS England commissions centres for complex
0:24:00 > 0:24:08brain injury. But more routine rehabilitation is provided,
0:24:08 > 0:24:13commissioned locally. But NHS England sets out guidance to those
0:24:13 > 0:24:17commissioners. He has raised a very important point and I will ask the
0:24:17 > 0:24:21Health Secretary to respond to him and take up the issues that, the
0:24:21 > 0:24:26specific question he has raised.Can I tell the Prime Minister how
0:24:26 > 0:24:29welcome the police minister's statement was yesterday at the
0:24:29 > 0:24:36urgent question that he is going to help Alfie Digly find a way to get
0:24:36 > 0:24:46through the law to access medicinal cannabis. Will the Prime Minister
0:24:46 > 0:24:50join the majority of states of the EU, of the United States, of British
0:24:50 > 0:24:55public opinion and all the colleagues who raise questions
0:24:55 > 0:25:01yesterday to give British citizens the earliest possible action to the
0:25:01 > 0:25:06benefit of medicines derived from cannabis and for the United Kingdom
0:25:06 > 0:25:12to get on the front foot in licencing these to get the benefits.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17I know that the sympathies of the members across the House are with
0:25:17 > 0:25:23Alfie and his family. And of course, people with chronic pain and
0:25:23 > 0:25:26illnesses, we recognise will always look to alleviate their symptoms. We
0:25:26 > 0:25:33do need to ensure that if we are going to allow medicines are going
0:25:33 > 0:25:37to be permitted to use that they have been through the most rigorous
0:25:37 > 0:25:42testing and we apply the most rigorous standards before they're
0:25:42 > 0:25:47used. We believe cannabis should be subjected to same regulation as
0:25:47 > 0:25:58other medicines.Mr Speaker, I have highlighted each Tory Scottish MP
0:25:58 > 0:26:04costs a lot of money. The Scottish leader is cheaper because £15,000
0:26:04 > 0:26:09you can hire her for a day for a fund-raising dinner. At that same
0:26:09 > 0:26:16dinner the Defence Secretary was on high for 30,000. 2,000 bought the
0:26:16 > 0:26:20international Secretary and 55,000 the Prime Minister. Does she agree
0:26:20 > 0:26:26that although they will sell anything that moves, it is time to
0:26:26 > 0:26:32halt the privatisation of Tory MPs. I was struggling to hear. Before I
0:26:32 > 0:26:37ask the Prime Minister to respond, I need an assurance from tech the
0:26:37 > 0:26:41honourable gentleman that he is not suggesting the presence of a member
0:26:41 > 0:26:45of Parliament was bought. If he is suggesting that, that is out of
0:26:45 > 0:26:49order. That is what the honourable gentleman is saying?I was referring
0:26:49 > 0:26:56to a story in the newspapers.I'm afraid that is not good enough. I
0:26:56 > 0:27:01have to make instant judgments if the Prime Minister wishes to issue a
0:27:01 > 0:27:11response she is free to do. No. Twice in the last four weeks the
0:27:11 > 0:27:16equalities commission has had cause to write to the Labour Party
0:27:16 > 0:27:20regarding breaches of equality law. Does my honourable friend agree that
0:27:20 > 0:27:26equality law must be applied equally and they're there to protect all
0:27:26 > 0:27:30groups equally?I'm happy to agree with my honourable friend on that
0:27:30 > 0:27:36point. I was in opposition when the equality act went through and we
0:27:36 > 0:27:41supported that, it is there to ensure as he said that people are
0:27:41 > 0:27:47treated equally.The Government's decision to leave and withdraw from
0:27:47 > 0:28:01the customs s union could limit our access to medicines. The CEO...
0:28:01 > 0:28:07Let's be clear about this. This question like every question will be
0:28:07 > 0:28:12heard. The honourable lady will not be shouted down. And that is the end
0:28:12 > 0:28:18of the matter. So if some foolish person is seeking to do so, examine
0:28:18 > 0:28:23your behaviour and stop it.Thank you.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32The CEO of the nuclear Association points out that if medical isotopes
0:28:32 > 0:28:36used to treat cancer are delayed in reaching the UK, they could be
0:28:36 > 0:28:40deemed useless on arrival because of their short half-life. Will the
0:28:40 > 0:28:46Prime Minister explain to the House how she plans to prevent delays to
0:28:46 > 0:28:52treatment due to her hard pursuit of a hard Brexit?The honourable lady
0:28:52 > 0:28:57is wrong on two counts. First, we are pursuing a Brexit that will
0:28:57 > 0:29:03enable us to have that economic partnership which views that freedom
0:29:03 > 0:29:07of trade across the borders with the EU, but it is also the case, as we
0:29:07 > 0:29:11have made clear previously, that the availability of medical
0:29:11 > 0:29:15radioisotopes will not be impacted by the UK exit from the rot. The
0:29:15 > 0:29:24import or Excel -- export of these radioisotopes is not subject to
0:29:24 > 0:29:26licensing requirements, so our ability to import them from Europe
0:29:26 > 0:29:30and the rest of the world will not be affected by our withdrawal from
0:29:30 > 0:29:40the EU.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10I was very pleased to meet him and to meet my honourable friend the
0:30:10 > 0:30:15member for Eastleigh to discuss this particular issue. And I recognise
0:30:15 > 0:30:18there are many individuals whose lives have been affected by this.
0:30:18 > 0:30:24There are very powerful stories of these individuals. I know this has
0:30:24 > 0:30:31been a concern across this house. And concerns raised by campaign
0:30:31 > 0:30:35groups by not just this but other issues. It has highlighted that
0:30:35 > 0:30:42there is an issue with our regulatory health system and we are
0:30:42 > 0:30:45determined to do better. I was struck by the powerful stories I
0:30:45 > 0:30:53heard. We need a faster and more understanding response to patients.
0:30:53 > 0:31:00If my right honourable friend could be more patient, he will be making a
0:31:00 > 0:31:02statement this afternoon, setting out his plans for review on these
0:31:02 > 0:31:09issues.It is over eight months since the terrible fire at Grenfell
0:31:09 > 0:31:14Tower. But thousands of people are still living in blocks with
0:31:14 > 0:31:17dangerous flammable cladding, including cityscape in Croydon. This
0:31:17 > 0:31:21dangerous cladding was allowed to go out because of flawed Government
0:31:21 > 0:31:25guidance. There is still on average one fire every month linked to this
0:31:25 > 0:31:28cladding. It's clear this is the governments responsibility. Why is
0:31:28 > 0:31:32she running the risk of a second Grenfell Tower when she could act
0:31:32 > 0:31:35and take this dangerous cladding down? -- Government's
0:31:35 > 0:31:43responsibility.Over the years, under both Labour and Conservative
0:31:43 > 0:31:46governments, building regulation and enforcement have been looked at. The
0:31:46 > 0:31:49arrangement in relation to enforcement were changed by the last
0:31:49 > 0:31:56Labour Government. What we did immediately following the appalling
0:31:56 > 0:32:00fire at Grenfell Tower, what we did immediately was to ensure that all
0:32:00 > 0:32:06those, local authorities and others, worked with their Fire authorities
0:32:06 > 0:32:09to inspect towers, to look at where the cladding was... And there are
0:32:09 > 0:32:13not just issues about the cladding, but how it is affixed to the
0:32:13 > 0:32:16building, as well. Action was taken by local Fire authorities in those
0:32:16 > 0:32:21areas where they felt it was necessary to do that. That's why we
0:32:21 > 0:32:24saw, for example, people in Camden leaving their tower block while
0:32:24 > 0:32:33action was being taken. The Housing Secretary has put in place that
0:32:33 > 0:32:36review of the regulations. It was urgently put in place. Action is
0:32:36 > 0:32:45being taken as a result of that review.Yesterday, after months of
0:32:45 > 0:32:50ignoring evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, the SNP agreed to
0:32:50 > 0:32:54pause their plans to merge British Transport Police into police
0:32:54 > 0:32:58Scotland. During this pause the Scottish Government must look at all
0:32:58 > 0:33:03options for the future of PTP when that is devolved from this
0:33:03 > 0:33:08Parliament to ensure that we get the best possible deal rather than these
0:33:08 > 0:33:17failed regulation plans. -- BTP when that is devolved.This is an
0:33:17 > 0:33:20important point. We are committed to delivering business commission in
0:33:20 > 0:33:25full. We are devolving powers over to the Scottish Government in this
0:33:25 > 0:33:31area. But the number one priority must be the safety of the public as
0:33:31 > 0:33:36they travel. We will work with the Scottish Government to make sure
0:33:36 > 0:33:39there is a smooth transfer of the British Transport Police to their
0:33:39 > 0:33:44responsibility. Whether or not the British Transport Police is merged
0:33:44 > 0:33:49with police Scotland is a matter for the Scottish Government. But the
0:33:49 > 0:33:56Scottish Government...Order! Calm yourself. You're supposed to be
0:33:56 > 0:34:00setting an example to some of your colleagues. You aspire to be a
0:34:00 > 0:34:08statesman. One century or another. The Prime Minister.The honourable
0:34:08 > 0:34:14gentleman is the right example, I was going to say. It is a matter for
0:34:14 > 0:34:19the Scottish Government as to what they choose to do. But I would urge
0:34:19 > 0:34:21the Scottish Government to ensure they are putting the safety and
0:34:21 > 0:34:24security of people who are travelling first when they make that
0:34:24 > 0:34:36decision.I would like to ask a question. Over the course of the
0:34:36 > 0:34:40last two months this Government has butchered Glasgow's job centre
0:34:40 > 0:34:43network. Will the Prime Minister look me in the high-end tell me no
0:34:43 > 0:34:50more job centres in Glasgow are due for closure -- look me in the eye
0:34:50 > 0:34:53and tell me. He is perfectly right to ask me for
0:34:53 > 0:34:56questions about which I am responsible. I have the right, as I
0:34:56 > 0:35:00did previously to comment on issues which we are taking up with the
0:35:00 > 0:35:05Scottish Government.I say to the honourable gentleman, I will be the
0:35:05 > 0:35:09judge of what is in order. And the honourable gentleman will accept the
0:35:09 > 0:35:14ruling. The Prime Minister was in order and that is, again, the end of
0:35:14 > 0:35:16it. Somebody must decide. I have done so.
0:35:16 > 0:35:23Thank you, Mr Speaker. What we are doing in relation to the job centre
0:35:23 > 0:35:27services is ensuring that there is going to be no decrease in the level
0:35:27 > 0:35:30of services that job centres are offering people in Scotland. In fact
0:35:30 > 0:35:34we will increase the number of work coaches across the country to
0:35:34 > 0:35:38provide more support to the people that need it. These plans are
0:35:38 > 0:35:42designed to retain the skills and experience of the workforce across
0:35:42 > 0:35:45the country and to ensure that we not just protect but enhance the
0:35:45 > 0:35:54service offered to people. Will the Prime Minister tell the
0:35:54 > 0:35:57international aid sector that despite the abuses that have come to
0:35:57 > 0:36:01light recently that this Government is committed to helping the most
0:36:01 > 0:36:06vulnerable and poorest people around the world. But the sector really
0:36:06 > 0:36:12does need to get its act in order. This Government maintains its
0:36:12 > 0:36:15commitment to helping the most vulnerable people around the world.
0:36:15 > 0:36:19We maintain our commitment to our international development Budget.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22But we do want to work with organisations that meet the high
0:36:22 > 0:36:26standards we expect. And the behaviour of Oxfam staff in Haiti
0:36:26 > 0:36:30was quite frankly horrific. Far below those standards. But I am
0:36:30 > 0:36:34pleased to say that not only has my right honourable friend the
0:36:34 > 0:36:38International Development Secretary showed immediate action by demanding
0:36:38 > 0:36:42assurances from all our charitable partners here and abroad about their
0:36:42 > 0:36:46safeguarding and protection policies. And demanded those by the
0:36:46 > 0:36:52end of the month. The Charity commission will hold an emergency
0:36:52 > 0:36:56safeguard summit. They will bring in international charities and expects
0:36:56 > 0:37:04to look at what can be used for aid workers. -- charities and experts.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08Then we'll take that into the international arena. It is crucial
0:37:08 > 0:37:13we continue our support of aid for those most vulnerable. But they also
0:37:13 > 0:37:18deserve to be treated by the same high standards we would expect to be
0:37:18 > 0:37:23treated ourselves. My constituent was refused leave to
0:37:23 > 0:37:26remain because of a minor legitimate correction to his tax return which
0:37:26 > 0:37:31the Home Office under section three to 2.5 under the immigration act is
0:37:31 > 0:37:34deemed a threat to national security. Today there is a protest
0:37:34 > 0:37:45outside against the planned policies in the same nature. My constituent's
0:37:45 > 0:37:48home is Glasgow. He has contributed to society. Why does the Prime
0:37:48 > 0:37:53Minister want to force him out? I won't comment on individual case.
0:37:53 > 0:37:56The Home Office looks at the circumstances of individuals. There
0:37:56 > 0:38:03are rules in place and the Home Office will decisions accordingly.
0:38:03 > 0:38:08-- will make decisions accordingly. We will all be aware of the
0:38:08 > 0:38:12excellent work done by the Holocaust education trust. And the brilliant
0:38:12 > 0:38:15efforts from the Auschwitz Project. At the moment the Polish
0:38:15 > 0:38:29Constitutional Court is considering the idea of diminishing the role --
0:38:29 > 0:38:32diminishing its role. Will the Prime Minister ensure that the families
0:38:32 > 0:38:40and victims and survivors' words are heard, that history cannot be
0:38:40 > 0:38:44rewritten by getting in touch with the Polish Constitutional Court.
0:38:44 > 0:38:47The Government has already raised this issue with them. What we should
0:38:47 > 0:38:53be doing is ensuring that nobody forgets the Holocaust. Nobody
0:38:53 > 0:38:56forgets the horrific, inhumanity to man that was shown through the
0:38:56 > 0:39:01actions that were taken by the Nazis in the Holocaust. The Holocaust
0:39:01 > 0:39:04education trust does very important work. The education centre and
0:39:04 > 0:39:08memorial which will be placed here at Westminster will be a
0:39:08 > 0:39:15long-standing memorial to people and will also do that important job of
0:39:15 > 0:39:18educating people of the past so we make sure we don't see horrific
0:39:18 > 0:39:21crimes like this being committed against.
0:39:21 > 0:39:27How would the Prime Minister feel if somebody stole her car, then it cost
0:39:27 > 0:39:32£200 to get it back? That is what is happening to hundreds of people. Why
0:39:32 > 0:39:36doesn't she allow the police to use proceeds of crime returns to recover
0:39:36 > 0:39:42legitimate cost and put an end to this state sponsored secondary
0:39:42 > 0:39:51marking of innocent victims? A lot of work has been done on what
0:39:51 > 0:39:54the proceeds of crime can be spent on. The Home Secretary has heard the
0:39:54 > 0:40:00question he has raised. I will ensure this is looked into.
0:40:00 > 0:40:07Three months ago I rose at the case of a constituent distressed by the
0:40:07 > 0:40:10relationship between his 17-year-old daughter and her much older driving
0:40:10 > 0:40:16instructor. The driving and vehicle standards agency announced this week
0:40:16 > 0:40:18that a consensual sexual relationship between an approved
0:40:18 > 0:40:23driving instructor and a 16 or 17-year-old pupil will now be
0:40:23 > 0:40:27considered and exploitation of their position of trust. Any instructor
0:40:27 > 0:40:32involved will likely be struck off the register. Can I thank the Prime
0:40:32 > 0:40:36Minister for her response. The DVS aphid their action. And does my
0:40:36 > 0:40:40right honourable friend agree that this sets a strong example and which
0:40:40 > 0:40:43you ask the Department for Education to consider adding driving
0:40:43 > 0:40:48instructors and other coaches to their list of those formerly covered
0:40:48 > 0:40:57in law by a position of trust. -- bank the DVSA for their action.
0:40:57 > 0:41:03From that has a change in attitude from the DVSA. Hopefully that will
0:41:03 > 0:41:07benefit others who may have been put into that awful situation. I was
0:41:07 > 0:41:15certainly off the Department for Education about it.
0:41:15 > 0:41:20£11.1 million projected current overspend is the highest in
0:41:20 > 0:41:23Yorkshire and Humber and the second highest in England. This is clearly
0:41:23 > 0:41:31in correlation with the cuts since 2010. What does the Prime Minister
0:41:31 > 0:41:35say to those children who need these vital council services but may not
0:41:35 > 0:41:39be able to access them because the Conservatives continue to cut
0:41:39 > 0:41:46council budgets so savagely. As I pointed out earlier, in
0:41:46 > 0:41:49response to other questions. What we are doing is ensuring, as we have
0:41:49 > 0:41:53done over the settlement period, that local authorities have more
0:41:53 > 0:41:59money to deal with... Particularly difficult issues they have to deal
0:41:59 > 0:42:03with at a local level. We want to see and ensure that children are
0:42:03 > 0:42:08given the best possible start in life. But it is completely wrong to
0:42:08 > 0:42:11suggest that decisions taken at local level are all the
0:42:11 > 0:42:19responsibility of this Government. It is clear from academics,
0:42:19 > 0:42:21behaviourists, charities and trainers that electrocuting dogs
0:42:21 > 0:42:27does not help train them but risks more long-term consequences for
0:42:27 > 0:42:30their welfare. Thank you to all of the colleagues who came along to the
0:42:30 > 0:42:34event yesterday to sign up the pledge to ban the electric shock dog
0:42:34 > 0:42:38collar. As dogs are man's best friend it's time we showed some of
0:42:38 > 0:42:43that loyalty and friendship in return by banning the use,
0:42:43 > 0:42:46distribution, and sale of these barbaric devices.
0:42:46 > 0:42:51I think you are raising this issue. I know he has been campaigning long
0:42:51 > 0:42:55and hard on this particular issue. We have made clear in the updated
0:42:55 > 0:42:58statutory code of practice for the welfare of dogs that positive
0:42:58 > 0:43:04training should be used, any training that involves injury, pain,
0:43:04 > 0:43:09or distress would breach the animal welfare act of 2006. I understand my
0:43:09 > 0:43:11honourable friend will be meeting the Environment Secretary to discuss
0:43:11 > 0:43:16this matter further. The deputy president of the National
0:43:16 > 0:43:21farmers union has said that losing full access to the European single
0:43:21 > 0:43:24market could be absolutely disastrous for British agriculture.
0:43:24 > 0:43:29Does the Prime Minister agree with her?
0:43:29 > 0:43:33My position is we are going to negotiate an economic partnership, a
0:43:33 > 0:43:37new partnership with the EU and I can assure the honourable lady that
0:43:37 > 0:43:41the interests of agriculture will be one of the considerations we take
0:43:41 > 0:43:45into account when we make sure we are still able to have a good trade
0:43:45 > 0:43:49arrangement with the EU as well as immoved trade with the rest of
0:43:49 > 0:43:49world.