We now start with questions to Prime Minister Bimapalome.

Number one, Mr Speaker.

My Minister.

Mr Speaker, today I'm wearing a purple tie in recognition of the International Day of People with Disabilities this coming Friday.

In July, we published the UK's first national disability strategy to help create a society that works

for everybody.

Mr Speaker, I know that the thoughts of the whole House will be with those continuing

to face disruption caused by Storm Arwin.

My right honourable, President, Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy

will update the House on the

continuing response to Storm Arwen after these questions.

Mr. Speaker, this morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others.

In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Prime Minister and I have a shared commitment to protecting our natural

environment and improving our biodiversity across the country. Indeed, it's why I'm campaigning

to extend the Chiltern's area of natural beauty towards the southwest of Hitching. Would my right,

wonderful friend, set out how he plans to strengthen the protections for our countryside,

whilst also ensuring that housing developments are both green and sustainable for the long term?

Prime Minister.

Yes, indeed, Mr Speaker. I can tell my honourable friend that Natural England is considering an extension of the children's area of outstanding

natural beauty and I'm sure they will listen to his passionate appeal very carefully.

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