In fact, there is widespread recognition and support for the UK's approach to transparency and tackling corruption. Indeed, the most recent report from the Financial Action Task Force commended the UK for the steps it had taken.

I know my hon. Friend cares deeply about this issue. He will know that decisions made by the Arts Council are taken at arm's length from Government. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Ministers have been assured that that process was robust, but I will ensure that he gets a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss this important matter further.

I appointed the independent adviser to investigate this matter fully. He set out his findings in detail over the weekend and, on receipt of those findings, I took action. I refer the right hon. and learned Gentleman to the independent adviser's report.

As I have said before at the Dispatch Box, the usual appointments process was followed with respect to the Minister without Portfolio. No issues were raised with me at the time of his appointment, but as the independent adviser's report makes clear, there was a serious breach of the ministerial code. That is why I took decisive action on receipt of that report.

The right hon. and learned Gentleman asks what was known. I followed due process. I appointed an independent adviser as soon as I was made aware of new information. The independent adviser has conducted his process. If the right hon. and learned Gentleman is so concerned about what people are saying and about behaviour in public life, recently, one of his own MPs was forced to speak out because being in his party had reminded her of being in an abusive relationship. Then, his own office was caught undermining her. He ought to be supporting her and her colleagues, but if he cannot be trusted to stand up for the women in his party, he cannot be trusted to stand up for Britain.

I notice that the right hon. and learned Gentleman did not say anything about how one of his own MPs describes being in his party. When I was made aware of formal complaints, I instructed a leading independent King's counsel to conduct an investigation, because I take action when these things happen. What did the right hon. and learned Gentleman say at the weekend? He said that hate had been allowed to “spread unchallenged” in the Labour party under his predecessor. He was speaking as if he was not even there, but he was sitting right next to the right hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn), supporting him for four long years and not challenging. That is typical of the right hon. and learned Gentleman—declining to lead, sitting on the fence, carping from the sidelines and never standing up for a principle that matters.

As I said when we addressed this previously, the appointments process for the BBC chairman is rigorous, transparent and set out in a public code of conduct. Indeed, it was fully supported not just by expert panel members but by the cross-party Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which included Labour Members who described the appointment as impressive.

The right hon. and learned Gentleman cannot stand up to his union bosses, he cannot stand up for Britain's schoolchildren today and he cannot stand up for the women in his party. We are getting on: we are halving inflation, we are growing the economy, we are reducing debt, we are cutting waiting lists and we are stopping the boats.

The Government are committed to increasing the number of doctors in general practice, and last year saw the highest ever number of doctors accepting a GP training place. The NHS has a statutory duty to ensure sufficient medical services, including general practice, in each local area.

If the hon. Member actually looks at it, since Brexit the UK has grown exactly the same as Germany. Not only that, but we are taking advantage of Brexit to deliver for people across the UK, whether that is in the fishing and farming communities of Scotland or through the two new freeports that we have just announced.

The No. 1 factor that is impacting people's living standards is inflation caused by high energy prices as a result of a war in Ukraine; it has nothing to do with Brexit. That is why the Government are taking significant action, supporting every family with £900 this winter.

I am very sorry to hear about Wynter Andrews' death. The NHS has taken steps to improve care but more needs to be done. Nottingham University Hospitals is receiving expert support, and the royal college is implementing recommendations with £127 million investment. When situations like this arise, transparency is paramount.

It is very sad to hear about Ella Roberta's death. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will make a statement later today on legislation. We are confident that measures we are putting in place will be world leading.

My right hon. Friend is absolutely right, and we are proud to support small businesses with a rigorous small business test, billions of pounds in business-rate reductions this coming financial year, and the most generous tax incentive for investment for small businesses.

The Government recognise challenges faced by those on prepayment meters and are taking action. Energy suppliers are being spoken to, Ofgem has launched a review into supplier practices in relation to these meters.

My hon. Friend has been a fantastic advocate for her constituents and local hospital. £10.5 million was awarded, some of which is being used to improve maternity and paediatric services at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

I appointed an independent adviser to fully examine the matter, establish facts and report back. That is the process that the Labour party called for, and that is the process that we followed.

My hon. Friend has a long track record of advocating for and implementing policies that increase our competitiveness and reform the supply side of our economy. His report was fantastic, and I look forward to meeting him to discuss those things further and help drive growth in this country.

If the hon. Lady actually looks, she will see that we published on Monday a comprehensive plan to reduce wait times in A&E and for ambulances, backed with more funding, reform of the system, more beds, more ambulances and more staff. It was a plan that was warmly welcomed by all working in emergency care and the ambulance services. They recognise that this plan will deliver reduced waiting times and improve care across the country, including in Labour-run Wales.

My hon. Friend will know that there are around 400 dentists with NHS activity in Norfolk and Waveney, but he is right that centres of dental development build on existing local infrastructure to help to retain and recruit dentists, and I advise him to encourage his local integrated care board to look at proposals for one of those centres in his area.

When it comes to teachers, we have actually given them the highest pay rise in 30 years. That includes a 9% pay rise for newly qualified teachers and record investment in their training and development. I am clear that our children's education is precious, and they deserve to be in school today being taught. The Labour party would do well to say that the strikes are wrong and that we should be backing our schoolchildren.

Of course I pay tribute to Andy, Tim and Mike, especially for channelling their personal tragedies into such positive action to prevent it from happening to other families. That is inspiring and they deserve enormous credit. The Government are taking action to improve the provision of mental health services for young people in schools and colleges, but I will be delighted to meet him and Andy, Mike and Tim to discuss what more we can do.

Aah, it is wonderful to hear from the right hon. Gentleman and lovely to see him in his place. We are continuing to deliver for people across the UK, including in Scotland. He mentioned poverty, which is lower today than when the Conservatives first came into office; inequality is lower than when the Conservatives first came into office; and the number of people on low pay is the lowest on record.

I thank my hon. Friend and send our condolences to the girl's family and community after this horrific incident. I also join in thanking the emergency services for their rapid and professional response.

Awareness is key in tackling and identifying symptoms early. We are investing more in diagnostic tools to detect cancers earlier. I would be happy to discuss this topic with the First Minister.

I can give my right hon. Friend that assurance. The protocol is impacting communities in Northern Ireland, and we are addressing it through constructive dialogue to ensure Northern Ireland's place in our Union.

It is important to remain calm and urge all sides to strive for peace. The Prime Minister has had conversations with the Israeli Prime Minister on this matter.

We will introduce new legislation that makes it clear if you arrive in this country illegally, you will not be allowed to stay and we will remove you swiftly.