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HANSARDJob CreationDoes the Minister agree that a strong and effective UK internal market is critical to creating jobs in Wales, and will she work with Cabinet colleagues to secure frictionless…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperWill the hon. Gentleman join me in recognising the Open University’s role in pioneering modules, credits and credit transfers, which turned lifelong learning into a reality for so…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderFirst, I take the opportunity to condemn the appalling assault on the gentleman on Monday night and to praise the members of the public, the PSNI and emergency services who…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI thank each and every Member here today for their contributions, which are much appreciated. I particularly thank the Minister for his condemnation of the incident in Belfast…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland training college. Thank you for your chairmanship, Sir Roger. It would…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI agree with everything the hon. Member says. We are 1,000 police officers down from what we need to deal with crime in Northern Ireland. That is a failing of Northern Ireland’s…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeThat has made me more happy. I am now willing to wind down and thank everybody for coming today.09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeThe Labour party brought forward the Patten review and agreed to its recommendations. One recommendation was for a new policing college. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that that…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeI thank the Minister for his speech. Does he not have concerns, as I do, that the Northern Ireland Executive cannot really agree on anything? By the time they do agree on…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSupreme Court Dillon Judgment: Policy ImplicationsDoes the Secretary of State agree that the Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case reinforces vital legal protections for our security forces, creating a more secure…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Children: Development of Essential SkillsDoes the hon. Member agree that fostering strong partnerships with educational institutions can play a pivotal role in developing a curriculum that aligns with current labour…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDunmurry Police Station AttackIn the last year, there have been nine bomb attacks aimed at the PSNI from the men of darkness, who hide behind dark doors, in the dark and behind balaclavas. What action can the…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)The motion may be dressed up as a matter of procedural convenience, but it is no such thing. It goes to the very heart of how this Parliament chooses to deal with the legacy of…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I thank the right hon. Member for his comments, and I totally agree. There will not be a lot of support for this Bill among the armed forces. These are not abstract or academic…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAnimal TestingI thank the hon. Member for securing the debate. This is a huge issue in my constituency. Does she agree that, given the grave ethical concern that animals used in testing endure…27 Apr 2026HANSARDClean EnergyDoes the Secretary of State agree that while we commend Wales for its impressive clean energy oversupply, we should focus on the lessons that offers for upgrading infrastructure…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. Given that the foundation programme is typically the first full-time frontline post for doctors and often coincides with the…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeAnother problem we have in Northern Ireland is that many doctors are moving over to private care, which is leading to shortfalls of NHS doctors. Is that something we need to…22 Apr 2026HANSARDFosteringDoes the Minister accept that if we are to promote fostering credibility, we must move beyond simply running adverts saying that we need more foster carers and ensure that…20 Apr 2026HANSARDPride in Place: RegenerationDoes the Minister accept that if Pride in Place in Scotland is to mean anything, as with elsewhere in the UK, it must include targeted funding for high streets and town centres to…15 Apr 2026