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HANSARDAnimal 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 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)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 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 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 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilGiven that between 60% and 65% of households in Northern Ireland rely on home heating oil, whereas 80% of the rest of the UK relies on gas, does the hon. Member agree that there…15 Apr 2026HANSARD National Suicide Prevention StandardDoes the hon. Member agree that BS 30480 will make a real difference only if businesses are actively supported in implementing it, rather than simply being left with a “do your…14 Apr 2026HANSARDVoluntary Groups and Community CentresI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. Is it not the case that our community and voluntary organisations provide essential services in areas that Government simply…25 Mar 2026HANSARDProposed Police Training College: KinnegarDoes the Minister agree that policing in Northern Ireland has consistently showcased excellence, with some of the most courageous public service anywhere in the UK, and that the…25 Mar 2026HANSARDProposed Police Training College: Kinnegar4. If he will have discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of providing funding for the development of a police training college at Kinnegar.25 Mar 2026HANSARD Endometriosis ServicesI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. An estimated 75,000 women in Northern Ireland are living with endometriosis, with an average wait of seven to eight years for…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. A recent Gallup meta-analysis of about 1.8 million employers found that a meaningful increase in employees’ wellbeing leads on…18 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayOn International Women’s Day this year, many of us reflected on the scandal of group-based sexual exploitation of young women and girls in Britain. Will the Minister commit that,…11 Mar 2026HANSARDFood BanksWill the Minister join me in paying tribute to the work of the food banks, not only in my constituency but across the United Kingdom, in stepping up to plug gaps for families?…10 Mar 2026HANSARDFur: Import and SaleI know that the hon. Member will agree that fur is not just a by-product, but a product that relies on animals being caged, confined and killed solely for their pelts, and that a…10 Mar 2026HANSARDChild PovertyDoes the Minister accept that if the Government were serious about reducing child poverty in Wales, and across the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, they would…04 Mar 2026