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HANSARD Northern Ireland Hospitality SectorI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate on an important issue. Does he agree that in my constituency and right across Northern Ireland, many pubs, cafés, hotels, B&Bs and…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Hospitality SectorWill the Minister also acknowledge and comment on the added pressures of the Northern Ireland protocol and the Windsor framework, which add extra burdens to businesses in Northern…15 Jul 2026HANSARDRecent DisorderWill the Secretary of State join me in commending the officers of the PSNI, who have responded to the recent disorder with professionalism and integrity? Does he agree that they…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. Not many people know this, but on my father’s side I have Jewish ancestry, so I have an affiliation with Israel. With Jewish…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Tariffs: Northern IrelandI welcome the Minister’s announcement about no EU tariffs for steel coming into Northern Ireland. If we can do that for steel, can we not do that for other commodities that come…30 Jun 2026HANSARD High StreetsI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. Given the current pressures on high streets across the UK, including in my constituency of North Down, does the hon. Member agree…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTemporary VAT Reduction for Hospitality: Northern Ireland4. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the temporary reduction in the rate of VAT in supporting the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland.23 Jun 2026HANSARDTemporary VAT Reduction for Hospitality: Northern IrelandGiven Northern Ireland’s unique position in the United Kingdom, sharing an open border with the Republic of Ireland where the VAT rate is 13.5% for the hospitality industry, will…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Border Security: UK-Ireland Co-operationI thank the hon. Member for securing the debate. Given the clear and present danger posed by terrorism across the world, organised crime, and the trafficking of drugs, people and…23 Jun 2026HANSARDJob 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDBelfast: 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 2026