We now come to Parliamentary Questions, Stephen Thames.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

At question number one.

Mr. Mr. Speaker, I know the House will join the nation and the Commonwealth

in sending our very best wissage to their majesties, the King and Queen,

ahead of the Parliament.

This will be a moment of extraordinary national pride, a demonstration of our country's

character and an opportunity to look to the future in the spirit of service, unity and hope.

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.

Mr. Steventon.

Mr. Speaker, at question time last week, column 725, the Prime Minister referred to record numbers of people in work.

In fact, as he knows, the number of people in work at the

moment is still less than it was just before the pandemic, 122,792 less, according to the latest

official figures. Will he reassure the House that he's not slipping into the bad ways of

his predecessor but one.

And will he properly correct the incorrect statement he made last week?

Mr. Speaker, that clarification has already been made, Mr. Speaker, in Hansard.

But there are near record numbers of people in work and in payroll.

And that is thanks to the actions of this

government, Mr. Speaker, one record we're very proud of.

Very much, Mr. Speaker. Non-compliant hand car washes seem like a cheap and quick way

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