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HANSARDPublic Order BillWill the hon. Member give way?07 Mar 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolI associate myself with the remarks about the death of Baroness Boothroyd, as well as about DCI John Caldwell, and his young son, who witnessed that horrific attack. Our thoughts…27 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI welcome the amendment to address organ donation. This moment would not have happened without the courage of a little boy, who has been mentioned so often in the debate. We…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI fully agree with my hon. Friend. The protocol costs a significant amount annually. Some £350 million a year is spent on the trader support service, which is £18,000 an hour—let…22 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThank you, Dame Rosie, for the opportunity to speak on these amendments. I will keep my remarks brief and to the point. I commend the Secretary of State for tabling these…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Childcare: Affordability and AvailabilityI thank the hon. Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury) for securing this debate. It has been an informative and timely debate that really ticks the boxes of many of…21 Feb 2023HANSARDCrime and Neighbourhood PolicingThe hon. Lady is making a powerful point. Does she agree that effective policing is dependent on numbers? That is just a fact. And does she therefore share my concern that we will…31 Jan 2023HANSARDIMF Economic OutlookThe forecast is concerning for every corner of the United Kingdom. However, in Northern Ireland, there is an added uncertainty owing to the protocol and the internal barriers to…31 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget BillIt is a matter of deep regret that this Budget must be brought through this House and not the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive. As a devolutionist party, we in the DUP…23 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget BillI associate myself with the remarks about Dáithí’s law and trying to ensure that that proceeds. The Minister noted that he was on his final point: can he first bring some clarity…23 Jan 2023HANSARD Industrial ActionThe Secretary of State opened his statement with warm words about our key workers, but he will be acutely aware that the longer the Government refuse to address their fair pay…10 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS WorkforceThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful point about nurses. He will be aware that their role has evolved significantly and they are often now asked to do more training and more…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI welcome the fact that we are here today to discuss the Bill. It has been a long haul, and we were often dubious as to whether we would see it progressing. The Government have…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Energy Bills Support Scheme: Northern IrelandI sincerely thank you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question, which I have asked on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland, for whom the cost of living crisis is biting…30 Nov 2022HANSARD Energy Bills Support Scheme: Northern Ireland(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy if he will make a statement on the energy bill support scheme payment for Northern…30 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillThe onus is on the Government and the EU to bring about the conditions whereby power sharing can be restored. Should a new agreement be found that meets the seven tests that my…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for bringing us back to the Bill. The fact remains that we would not need it if the protocol was resolved. Moving on to MLAs’ pay, the hon. Member…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillAbsolutely. My hon. Friend’s point is so well made. The takeaway from that is that it is the industry leads who are saying that the protocol will grind east-west trade to a halt…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillI take no pleasure in seeing this legislation before the House today, as it sadly represents failure between the Government and the EU to protect the cornerstone of the political…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillThe Secretary of State will be aware that since the introduction of the new legislation to Northern Ireland, more than 4,000 babies have been aborted in the womb. That is 4,000…29 Nov 2022