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HANSARD Ockenden ReportI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Not one person could help but be moved by that account or by his sincerity in dealing with this horrific situation. I also want…30 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeI know that education is a devolved issue, but will the Minister join me in commending and congratulating the DUP Education Minister in Northern Ireland, Michelle McIlveen, on her…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]The hon. Member for Penrith and The Border (Dr Hudson) made a powerful point on the standards that we adopt here in the UK. My hon. Friend will know that our Northern Ireland…14 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right decision was taken by this Government last week in confirming that the temporary telemedicine at-home abortion pill should cease. I commend the Government for that…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank the Secretary of State for her tireless efforts in these difficult days. Many missionaries from Northern Ireland and from across the United Kingdom are serving in Ukraine…01 Mar 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryAbsolutely. The right hon. Gentleman is stealing my thunder, as I will go on to mention what he has just very eloquently articulated. The context in which we bring forward…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of changes to rebated fuel rules on the construction industry. It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction IndustryI thank hon. Members for participating in the debate. I will gallop through some of the points that were raised. The right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) made…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Draft Online Safety Bill ReportLike other hon. Members, I place on the record my sincere thanks to members and staff of the Joint Committee for their invaluable work. The Bill has huge potential for good and is…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Public Prosecution Service and Legacy in Northern IrelandI thank the hon. Member for informing the House about the reality in Northern Ireland, and for the love and support that he offered to Dennis Hutchings—a good friend is hard to…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementThe hon. Lady makes a valid point. Some of the regulations and rules brought in at this point in time are Brexit-related. However, will she not accept that more are actually…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary AgreementMy hon. Friend is making extremely valid points and has raised a number of issues. Daily, businesses highlight to us that they cannot get seed potatoes into Northern Ireland; we…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandMy hon. Friend makes a valid point. Some 80% of respondents to the consultation on the imposition of the legislation did not want it imposed on Northern Ireland, which completely…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandIt is a matter of deep regret that this House has sought to impose its will above the devolution settlement. At the heart of devolution must lie respect for the areas of…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandAbsolutely. My hon. Friend makes a very valid point. the most basic human right is the right to life and, unfortunately, in our society now the unborn do not have that right. That…14 Dec 2021HANSARDRed Diesel Fuel: Planned Tax Changes5. What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the planned tax changes to red diesel fuel on (a) employment and (b) profitability within the UK construction…07 Dec 2021HANSARDRed Diesel Fuel: Planned Tax ChangesIn my constituency and across Northern Ireland, small family-run construction companies and those operating on a larger scale are telling me that this move will cripple their…07 Dec 2021HANSARDUK-EU Fisheries AllocationsWill the Minister give way?30 Nov 2021HANSARDUK-EU Fisheries AllocationsUnfortunately, I had to miss a meeting that I had arranged with the Minister and Alan McCulla of the Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation a few short weeks ago, but the meeting…30 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI wish to speak to new clauses 51 and 52, both of which stand in my name. New clause 51 relates to the practice of abortion based on sex selection, and it seeks to clarify that…23 Nov 2021