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HANSARD UK-China Economic and Financial DialogueI thank the Chancellor for her statement. She goes to China, New York, Washington, Toronto and Brussels to build economic relationships, yet she will not take the time to speak…14 Jan 2025HANSARDSocial Housing Tenants: Antisocial BehaviourI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and commend the hon. Member for Ashfield (Lee Anderson) for securing this excellent debate. Does my hon. Friend agree that many good,…08 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights: Terminal IllnessI commend the hon. Member for Corby and East Northamptonshire (Lee Barron) for raising this important issue. Does my hon. Friend agree that there also needs to be workplace…18 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech. The Labour party has said in the main that it is the right choice to increase NICs. Like Scotland, Northern Ireland’s health and…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillIn my constituency and that of my right hon. Friend, agrifood manufacturing is a big business base and a big sector. As he will know, many agrifood businesses are saying that…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Puberty-suppressing HormonesI am sure the Secretary of State will welcome the Northern Ireland ban as well, making this a UK-wide ban. Going through puberty is a biological and natural way for a boy or girl…11 Dec 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth: North WalesToday, thousands of farmers have descended on this place in a further bid to get the Government to listen and to realise the consequences of their actions. Is it not time to do…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Lobular Breast CancerI associate myself with what we have heard in this very powerful debate. I commend the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes), and I commend the family who are…10 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillI commend the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim Allister) for his Bill. It is disappointing that I will not get to make a speech on it; I trust that you will show me a…06 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillI commend the hon. Member on his speech. Does he agree that today, sadly, is a missed opportunity? We had it within our grasp in this place to end the application of EU law in…06 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingI beg to move, That this House has considered the future of farming. It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and to bring this timely and important debate…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingI do not want to get into a devolved issue, but I will say that farmers are absolutely reeling from the lack of action by the Minister in Northern Ireland. Farmers are…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingMy right hon. Friend is exactly right: big businesses will be the ones buying over the land, and they are not interested in farming it. I respectfully ask the Minister to heed the…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingI could not agree more: the knock-on impact will be immense. The Budget’s decision to cap full inheritance tax relief at £1 million, with a 20% charge above that, will devastate…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxThe hon. Lady is making an eloquent speech about farming and the importance of farmers to our communities; they undertake roles such as gritting the roads and cutting our hedges,…04 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. The regulations seek to address the issue of non-qualifying goods moving from Northern Ireland to GB requiring…03 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillLike many others across the House I come to this debate with personal experience. Many of us have been at the bedside of a loved one as they have neared the end of their life. For…29 Nov 2024HANSARDBudgetJust last week, I attended and spoke at a rally hosted by the Ulster Farmers’ Union in response to the change to agricultural property relief. It was attended by 6,000 farmers,…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Windsor FrameworkThe hon. and learned Gentleman knows where I stand on this issue. I share his concerns about the Windsor framework, the protocol and the impact they are having on businesses,…19 Nov 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIn the 12 months to July 2024, 22,403 violence against women and girls offences were recorded in Northern Ireland. Will the Minister outline what discussions she has had with the…13 Nov 2024