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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention and agree entirely with what he is saying. It is abhorrent that this House funds an office that is a cold house to all members of…04 Jul 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Government and the Committee are very aware of my party’s reasons for opposing this Bill, as so eloquently outlined by my right hon. Friend the Member for East Antrim (Sammy…04 Jul 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillWill the hon. Member support the amendment on glorification this evening?04 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillLike other Northern Irish Members, I live among so many people who, through no fault of their own, are victims of terrorism. Those victims have approached me, while going about…29 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy apologies, Mr Evans. The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State are playing the role of undertaker. Louie went on: “How can you say to someone that if their loved one was…29 Jun 2022HANSARD Women’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesI know the Minister will be aware that abortion is not and has not ever been deemed a human right in any binding international law. In fact, almost the opposite is the case. Some…28 Jun 2022HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: International ConferenceI respect the hon. Member’s opinion on this matter, but I remind him about the baby in the womb and the rights of the unborn child. So often we talk about the rights of women,…28 Jun 2022HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: International ConferenceIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. I commend the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) for securing this debate. Let me take this opportunity to thank…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillI welcome this Bill and its Second Reading in this House today. I also welcome the fact that the Government now recognise the significant problems caused by the protocol and the…27 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022For as long as powers have been devolved to Stormont, the people of Northern Ireland have been granted the right to decide their own laws in relation to abortion. It is therefore…16 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022The Secretary of State has said a few things, including that it is a moral duty. Will he outline to this Committee what his moral duty is to the unborn—the baby in the womb who is…16 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI am very conscious that this debate is most likely being watched by victims and survivors in Northern Ireland as well as those based here on the mainland. I am conscious of how…24 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolOther Members have referenced Lord Trimble’s article in which he says that the Government must now “act on its responsibility to safeguard the future of Northern Ireland and…17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesAcross the House, we are all acutely aware of the challenges faced by our constituents. The groceries budget puts less in the supermarket basket than it did a year ago; the…17 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressMy right hon. Friend says that he will remain in this House. It is right that he does so, particularly at this juncture in Northern Ireland’s constitutional and economic place…10 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is absolutely vital that he remains in this place to ensure that Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom is constitutionally and economically restored.10 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Legacy MattersThe sacrifice made by members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, GC, is one that I and many across Northern Ireland will never forget. Over 300 officers were killed and 9,000…27 Apr 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsI thank the Minister for coming to the House today. He has certainly been across his brief, so I thank him very much for that. As my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast East (Gavin…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillWhile long overdue, I welcome the Bill and welcome the fact that it goes some way to addressing some of the concerns previously raised in this House. I thank the Minister for his…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Health and Care BillI speak today in opposition to the amendment which aims to make the provision of home abortion pills a permanent part of the law. When the decision was taken to allow women to…30 Mar 2022