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HANSARD Access to GPsThe ability to access GPs and maintain face-to-face appointments is a pressing issue that affects not just my constituency of North Down but constituencies across the UK. Across…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to GPsI agree, and perhaps the Minister will take that point on board in looking at how we can improve our GP services. One of the significant challenges across the UK is the shortage…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to GPsAlthough the figure in Northern Ireland has recently increased to 57%, the disparity remains worrying. I am confident that every MP aspires to see good access to GP services…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to GPsI thank the hon. Member for his intervention and I totally agree with everything he said. People across Northern Ireland are not able to see their GP as much as those in other…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to GPsI totally agree with everything the hon. Member says. There are areas across the UK where there are inequalities in people’s access to GPs, and there needs to be a level playing…23 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ3. There are significant concerns regarding the potential job losses at Spirit AeroSystems that stem from the deal with Airbus. Will the Prime Minister intervene to bring all the…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate on a really big issue in Northern Ireland, where the waiting list for assessment is five years for children and eight years for…10 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic Co-operation: Scotland and Northern Ireland6. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on improving economic co-operation between Scotland and Northern Ireland.04 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic Co-operation: Scotland and Northern IrelandWill the Minister set up a meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to consider creating a trade fair focusing on trade between Northern Ireland businesses and…04 Jun 2025HANSARDReoffending: Young OffendersDoes the Minister agree that probation services in North Down and across the UK often exceed their duties, providing extensive support to individuals in need? Furthermore, does he…03 Jun 2025HANSARDDecriminalising AbortionDoes the hon. Member agree that Britain already has very liberal abortion laws? It is double the 12-week average in any member of the European Union. Polling by Savanta ComRes, a…02 Jun 2025HANSARDChronic Urinary Tract InfectionsDoes the hon. Member agree that part of the issue is the use of antibiotics, to which UTIs are becoming immune? The medical profession cannot keep up with treatments, and there is…21 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthEconomic growth has been severely damaged as a result of the Northern Ireland protocol and the Windsor framework. The new EU arrangement will enable animals and food to travel…21 May 2025HANSARD Irish Republican Alleged IncitementI join in the condemnation from across the political spectrum in this House and from the Minister of the comments from this group, which are abhorrent, evil and twisted. Does the…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFemale OffendersDoes the Minister agree that counselling services are crucial in supporting female offenders as they address trauma, addiction and mental health challenges? Furthermore, will she…22 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Industrial StrategyCan the Secretary of State give safeguards for the benefits of the UK industrial strategy, such as economic growth, innovation, and research and development, against the adverse…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. We gather today to recognise an organisation that exemplifies the values of service, sacrifice and…01 Apr 2025HANSARDHorticulture Trade between Great Britain and Northern IrelandThank you for your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. Does the hon. Member agree that the sixfold burden on horticultural trade, encompassing regulatory divergence, sanitary and phytosanitary…25 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the significance of the origins of St Patrick, a British saint born in Roman Britain, possibly near the end of the 4th century, combined with…18 Mar 2025HANSARDProtection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) BillI, too, thank the hon. Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister) for bringing forward this Bill. Indeed, I felt it was so important that I was up at 4 o’clock this…07 Mar 2025