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HANSARDEconomic GrowthWe say the phrase “no farmers, no food” so often, but never has there been a need for such emphasis as in the wake of the autumn Budget. Farmers in Wales, in Northern Ireland and…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt would be remiss of me not to take this opportunity to congratulate the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. The fact that President Trump made such a…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Police FundingI welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I commend the hon. Member for North Down (Alex Easton) for securing his first Westminster Hall debate and for his efforts. I…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingMy hon. Friend will know well, as his constituency has a great fishing background, that 30% of Northern Ireland prawns have not been caught this year, as a direct result of labour…05 Nov 2024HANSARDRough SleepingMy hon. Friend is making a very eloquent speech on this matter regarding the importance of churches and street pastors and of veterans. Does he agree with me that many are…23 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Sustainability PlanThe budget sustainability plan is commendable, but does the Secretary of State agree that our public services are in crisis? Our roads are crumbling, we have the longest health…23 Oct 2024HANSARDLarge-scale Energy Projects and Food SecurityMy remarks will be very short. I want to speak in relation to Northern Ireland, which produces enough food to feed over 10 million people across this United Kingdom and right…22 Oct 2024HANSARDLarge-scale Energy Projects and Food SecurityWill the hon. Lady give way?22 Oct 2024HANSARDWomen in the WorkplaceFour women have been brutally killed in the past six weeks in Northern Ireland, bringing the total to 24 since 2020. Many of these young women were professional women working and…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Northern Ireland City DealsThe Secretary of State has kindly agreed to meet the council leads in the Mid South West deal area, for which I am a Member of Parliament. Upper Bann, Fermanagh and South Tyrone,…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityI rise to proudly voice my support for the 27,000 farming families across Northern Ireland who, day in and day out, work tirelessly to help feed our nation. I also stand for the…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityI agree wholeheartedly with the hon. Member. The growing uncertainty over the availability of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland because of the protocol poses a grave threat…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Rural Bus ServicesI commend the hon. Member on her efforts this morning. In Upper Bann this year, it is evident that rural children have been disadvantaged, with some children left standing on the…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEconomic GrowthOne of the biggest contributions to economic growth is the agrifood sector. With today being Back British Farming Day, does the Minister agree that farmers, whether they be in…11 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentNational Energy Action estimates that close to 45 people die every winter’s day in the UK due to cold homes. This Government, in their wisdom and through this decision, have…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe Prime Minister and Labour Members tried to bring this country together after division and turmoil, and today I have to say they have succeeded. They have united the country.…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPreventable Baby LossI thank my hon. Friend for his powerful speech. This is certainly a debate that resonates with me on a very personal level, but I want to make mention of a little boy called Teddy…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPreventable Baby LossI thank the hon. Member for the moving real-life story that she has told. I commend her and her colleagues for their efforts on baby loss certificates. Does she agree that a…04 Sept 2024HANSARDUnpaid CarersI commend the hon. Member for securing this excellent debate. Across the United Kingdom, some 60% of carers are women, with many having to give up employment, reduce their hours…03 Sept 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act: RepealI welcome the Secretary of State to his position. Will he further outline what discussions he is having with groups and organisations who represent innocent victims? Will he…24 Jul 2024