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HANSARDMovement of Horticultural GoodsGiven that the grace period will run out within the next year, what are the plans to ensure that Northern Ireland does not run out of veterinary medicines?26 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyThank you, Sir John, for your chairmanship today. In Northern Ireland, one in two people who need radiotherapy do not get it at an early stage. Does the hon. Member agree that a…04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for IndustryHas the Secretary of State engaged in any discussions with Northern Ireland industries on the strategic use of the sovereign wealth fund?04 Feb 2025HANSARDJobcentres: Economic GrowthWill the Minister join me in commending the dedication and hard work of our work coaches, who assist with job applications and interview preparations?03 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthGiven the significance of trade relationships between Northern Ireland and Wales, particularly in agriculture and textiles, can we ensure that any economic prosperity for Wales is…29 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Chancellor advise businesses in my constituency that are having to make staff unemployed and stop expansion plans in order to pay for her increases in employer national…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillDoes the right hon. Member agree that a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation focused on grooming gangs is not only essential for justice for the innocent victims…08 Jan 2025HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillThe hon. Gentleman mentioned the 3% of EU laws that we have to obey. Would the hon. Member like his constituents to be unable to get drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity…06 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?06 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. Well done to the hon. Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) for securing this debate. I should be able to set out a…04 Dec 2024HANSARDBudgetThe Secretary of State knows that there is extra funding for the running of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and about the issues with police recruitment, but there is also…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Windsor Frameworkrose —19 Nov 2024HANSARD Windsor FrameworkI thank the hon. and learned Member for securing the debate. Does he agree that the Windsor framework is ethically flawed in its treatment of businesses and the people of Northern…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Windsor FrameworkThere may have been some progress in certain areas of the Windsor framework, but there are still problems with pet passports for those travelling from the rest of the UK to…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Police FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered funding for policing. I wish I could present a more optimistic picture of police funding across our United Kingdom to the House.…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Police FundingThe hon. Member is right: recruitment levels have got so bad that we have had to go to Scotland to get extra police to make up the shortfall in emergency situations, which is not…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Police FundingI want to thank all hon. Members, including the shadow Minister and the Minister, for being very supportive today and outlining the different issues across the country where there…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Flight CancellationsDoes the Minister agree that good transport links between the rest of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland are vital for business and tourism, and that delays and cancellations…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Police FundingI totally agree with the right hon. Member: what we have does not even touch the amount of funding that the PSNI needs to find, and he raises the most valuable points. These…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Like the proverbial curate’s egg, the Budget has its good parts, but significant issues remain. While I appreciate the additional funding for policing in Northern Ireland, it must…05 Nov 2024