My right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office continues to engage with the unions in constructive discussions about precisely those points, with a particular view to the forthcoming financial year. I also pay tribute to the overwhelming majority of civil servants who did not strike yesterday—only 12% participated —to ensure that essential public services continued uninterrupted.

I am deeply saddened, as my hon. and learned Friend is, by any interruption to our children's education, particularly when they have suffered so much during covid. I pay tribute to the headteachers and others who ensured that about 90% of schools were open in one capacity or another so that our children continued to have an education—indeed, 70% of teachers did not participate in the strike. I hope that we continue to keep schools open on a voluntary basis, but if we cannot, we reserve the right, under the legislation passing through Parliament, to deem education an essential service that requires minimum service levels.

I can assure the right hon. Lady that we are upholding high standards of transparency. The ministerial code requires such declarations to be made, and they are policed by the independent adviser, which the Labour party urged us to appoint and we appointed that person. Where there are failures, action is taken immediately, as we saw from the Prime Minister this weekend.

The right hon. Lady will know that this was dealt with by the permanent secretary at the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, and the contract was published on Contracts Finder. It has always been the case that Ministers receive support in respect of their conduct in office after they have left office. That was extended to Ministers in the Conservative party and the Labour party. I will add that it is a good job that we did not extend it to former Leaders of the Opposition given the millions of pounds being spent by the Labour party defending itself against allegations of antisemitism.

It is a pleasure to take it, Mr Speaker. I thank my right hon. Friend for his question. He referred to the rapid response unit; what it was doing during the course of the pandemic was entirely sensible—trawling the whole of what is available publicly on social media to make certain we as the Government could identify areas of concern particularly regarding disinformation so that correct information could be placed into the public domain to reassure the public. I think that was an entirely reasonable and appropriate thing to do. I do not know about the specifics that my right hon. Friend asks about; I would rather not answer at the Dispatch Box, but my right hon. Friend has asked me to write to him and I certainly will.

The hon. Gentleman will be aware that there are conventions that govern lists submitted by former Prime Ministers; they are not for direct decision by current Ministers.

As a fellow Hertfordshire Member of Parliament, I share the hon. Friend's concerns about disruption to travel for commuters into London. Our manifesto committed to bringing forward minimum service legislation, which we are passing through the House despite Labour opposition. This is to ensure hard-working constituents can continue their lives and livelihoods.

Ministers meet unions regularly, as evidenced by meetings this week. Ministers also have a duty to uphold minimum standards of public services for safety, which includes pursuing legislation.

My hon. Friend is correct about the need for co-ordination. The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has regular meetings to ensure this happens across Government. The missions are jointly monitored by him and the No. 10 policy unit to ensure effectiveness.

The Government take those allegations seriously, appointing a leading King's Counsel with employment law experience to investigate. The Minister believes due process should be followed.

The surveys were designed to increase data granularity on veterans' challenges. Current services are better than before, but we always look to learn from new findings.

The hon. Gentleman is welcome to join Committee Room 10 discussions on social value, including apprenticeship opportunities within the Procurement Bill.

My hon. Friend campaigned long for these jobs, which are relocating from London to benefit local communities. Since September last year, 8,000 jobs have been relocated away from London.

Ministers are required, under the ministerial code, to provide full declarations. We are taking steps to move to more rapid declarations of ministerial interests so that they align more closely with the declarations of Members of Parliament, and we are working through those processes.

Bryn Parry founded Help for Heroes with his wife Emma. His contribution to care for veterans is unrivalled, and he has a dear place in my heart and the nation's heart. I pay tribute to him and his work, and we are all thinking of him at this difficult time.

The Procurement Bill is a major step forward, increasing flexibility for smaller companies. It is one way we are taking back control in this place following Brexit.

Op Fortitude has procured £8.5 million-worth of services to deal with instances in which provision is not available, providing wraparound support for those at risk of homelessness.

Ministers rely on good advice from our officials. It is up to Ministers to determine how that policy is then prosecuted, and I believe we need to preserve privacy between advice received and decisions made.

There is help and support through the energy price cap scheme, as well as grants available across the country. The RBL has been working hard in constituencies to provide specialised assistance.