Before we come to Prime Minister's questions, may I extend a warm welcome to the President of the Portuguese Parliament and his delegation who are with us in the gallery today.

We now come to Prime Minister's questions. Mr Conorand.

I'm Mr. Speaker.

Deputy Prime Minister.

Yes.

Mr Speaker, my right honourable friend, the Prime Minister, is in Brazil, attending COP 30

in Bel-Emm and the Earthshot Prize alongside His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.

Mr. Speaker, the thoughts of the whole House remain with those affected by the appalling scenes that we saw

in Huntingdon and Peterborough, where I spent seven years of my life at school.

We thank our emergency services for their outstanding professionalism

and the individuals who showed such tremendous courage to defend others.

Mr. Speaker, this weekend is Remembrance Sunday. We will never forget those who fought to defend

our freedom. It's been one of the greatest

honours of my career to meet our troops around the world, whether in Cyprus, the Gulf or Australia.

This week, the government announced the biggest renewal of armed forces housing in more than 50 years,

kick-starting one of Britain's most ambitious building programmes in decades.

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.

Come around.

Thank you, Mr Speaker.

And can I start by congratulating the Deputy Prime Minister

on being the first black person to ever answer Prime Minister's questions.

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