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HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)Can the Minister give hope tonight through this Bill to the families of those who lost loved ones on 2 June 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre? Currently, documents pertaining to the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDunmurry Police Station AttackI, like every right-minded person, utterly condemn the abhorrent attack on Dunmurry PSNI station and the one on Lurgan in my constituency. I commend PSNI officers for their…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsSome six months ago in this House, I mentioned a little boy called Teddy Johnson. Sadly, Teddy will be forever seven, because he died last week from metachromatic leukodystrophy.…22 Apr 2026HANSARDWheelchair Provision: Independent Review BodyRecently, I was listening to the radio and heard the story of Phil Eaglesham, a former Royal Marine who served in Afghanistan and, as a result, needed a wheelchair. He founded a…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentThe role of Prime Minister is the highest honour in UK politics and demands sound judgment. The reality is that there was no sound judgment when the Prime Minister appointed Peter…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I believe it is important to set the record straight. In response to my question, the Chancellor suggested that households in…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateNo farmers means no food, no hauliers means empty shelves, and no construction means a country that is not moving forward. In Northern Ireland, those three industries are now…21 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the UK, we pride ourselves on allowing people to practise their religion freely. Can the Minister update the House on what he is doing with any new regime in Iran to protect…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksThe Government recently introduced specific legislation to protect the Islamic community, ignoring the very real and greater threat to Jews in the UK. When will we see specific…20 Apr 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingOften, most of the focus is on munition and defence systems, but what are the Government doing to boost defence numbers and ensure that our military personnel are properly paid…15 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI sincerely hope my hon. Friend is right and that the Government will do the right thing as per the law.14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI will certainly move on to some examples where there has been a great personal cost to folks who have had to lead the way on this issue. One year later, we still need clarity on…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI thank all hon. Members for their participation. I want to thank the Minister, but she completely avoided the question about Northern Ireland, so I want her to write to me on…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI beg to move, That this House has considered the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling. It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship,…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI thank the hon. Lady for giving way; we are utterly opposed. Does she agree that the cases involving Jennifer Melle and the Darlington nurses are examples of this very issue?…14 Apr 2026HANSARDSudden Unexplained Death in ChildhoodWill my hon. Friend join me in commending Dr Julie Rankin, a consultant in emergency medicine, who has been instrumental in working with the Williamson family from my constituency…24 Mar 2026HANSARDSudden Unexplained Death in ChildhoodThe hon. Member is certainly making a very powerful speech on this issue. On 7 January 2024, Teddy Jason Williamson, aged just seven weeks and from my constituency, died of sudden…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialChildren deserve protection, not experimentation. In Upper Bann alone, 1,300 people signed the petition—more than twice the number of signatories in any other constituency. Their…23 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. We have been talking about this issue for many months, and yet there has been no improvement. There are still delays. In one…18 Mar 2026HANSARDPornography: RegulationSome 50% of boys aged 11 to 13 have already viewed online pornography. Clearly, frequent exposure to violent sexual content is damaging young people’s minds and their…18 Mar 2026