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HANSARDLevelling Up White Paper3. What assessment he has made of the impact of the “Levelling Up the United Kingdom” White Paper on communities in Northern Ireland.27 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI thank the Prime Minister for his statement and for the way in which he made it. President Zelensky said yesterday that the conflict in Ukraine has moved to the second phase. We…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Energy Security StrategyI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the publication of the report, which provides certainty for so many sectors, particularly oil and gas, and nuclear. However, much attention…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Global Migration ChallengeAsylum is sought by some of the world’s most desperate people fleeing some of the most horrendous sorts of crimes, but sadly this process is abused by so many people traffickers…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Health and Care BillI strongly support the amendments that my hon. Friend has tabled. Does he agree that the definition of some of the products, and the work that needs to be done, needs to undergo…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Health and Care BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way and he pre-empts some of my comments. Does he recognise the significance of the change to the broadcasting and advertising…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Health and Care BillWill the Minister give way?30 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Increase in April 2022My right hon. Friend is keen to ensure that householders and landlords improve the energy performance of properties. Will he consider the effectiveness of the current energy…29 Mar 2022HANSARD UkraineI commend my right hon. Friend and the Prime Minister on the actions that they have taken to support Ukraine—which have been recognised by President Zelensky—including through…28 Mar 2022HANSARDFreeportsMost of the focus on the freeport opportunity has understandably been on maritime ports. Can I draw my right hon. Friend’s attention to the merits of Barry port? In addition, can…23 Mar 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe horrifying effects of events in Ukraine must be central to our focus, and we should do all possible to stand together in support. A war in Europe also has challenging domestic…23 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Member will have heard the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations yesterday show complete willingness…15 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineThe situation in Ukraine is terrifying and alarming. This appalling assault on a democratic sovereign state must end in failure for President Putin, but I fear there is much worse…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Dissolution and Calling of Parliament BillDoes my right hon. and learned Friend share my disbelief at some of the opposition to the current position, especially as we recall the chaos that led to the last general election…14 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil Import BanI commend my right hon. Friend’s statement and pay tribute to him and his predecessors for the diversification they have made to the supply, security and sources of the energy mix…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Urgent Refugee ApplicationsIt is wholly appropriate to recognise the breadth and scale of support that the Government have given, as well as the significant steps that the Minister and his colleagues have…08 Mar 2022HANSARDLevelling-up Agenda: Opportunities for Northern IrelandUntil recently, European aid was the main means of regenerating communities in some of the devolved nations, but that European aid was restricted to certain parts of the nations.…07 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineI pay tribute to the Prime Minister for the robust steps he has taken and for the co-ordinating role that he is playing across the western world. Does he agree that last night’s…22 Feb 2022HANSARDElective Care Recovery in EnglandOne in nine people in England are on a waiting list, which is clearly too high. I take confidence from my hon. Friend’s statement and the constructive tone with which he is…07 Feb 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Chief of Staff AppointmentThe appointees announced over the weekend are significant figures, but in any office restructuring, and particularly one such as 10 Downing Street, disruption is inevitable. What…07 Feb 2022