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HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020Will the Minister give way?08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020The hon. Gentleman and I will differ on this issue. For the benefit of his constituents, will he make it clear whether he supports abortion for Down’s syndrome up to birth—yes or…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My hon. Friend makes a valid point about sex selection. Does he agree that it is normally girls who are aborted? We talk so much about women’s health and women’s rights, yet it is…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Sir David. I believe that the crux of this issue is one of respect: respect for devolution; respect for the devolved…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Victims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeIn my constituency of Upper Bann, hundreds of homes still bear the scars of the terrorist campaign that brought much needless bloodshed and loss of life to our community. The…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Abortion Regulations: Northern Ireland“It makes me feel like I shouldn’t exist.” Those are the words of Heidi Crowter, who was born with Down’s syndrome. The Government, whether we like it or not, continue to ride…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI thank the Secretary of State for his work in progressing the Bill to this stage. No Member needs reminding of the importance of a sustainable UK agriculture industry and of our…13 May 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayAs everyone in the House will know, women have been subjected to horrendous trolling and comments on social media. Does the hon. Lady agree that the Government must get serious…05 Mar 2020HANSARD Environment BillI think we all agree that we certainly do not want an OEP that is a toothless tiger; we want one that can react to and govern the climate and nature emergency in which we find…26 Feb 2020HANSARD CoronavirusI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. What communication is his Department having with the devolved Administrations concerning precautions? Schools, such as one in my…26 Feb 2020HANSARD Retail Workers: ProtectionI thank the hon. Member for giving way and I thank the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury) for securing the debate. Last week, just outside my constituency, a lone worker…11 Feb 2020HANSARDBarnett FormulaI thank the Secretary of State for his answer. He will know that farming and fisheries are an important part of our local economy. He mentioned Barnett consequentials for farmers.…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disability FundingI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate. This issue is dear to my heart and I want to see change in my constituency of Upper Bann, and Northern Ireland. Does she agree…29 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe hon. Member referred to her constituency; she will well know that in Northern Ireland the agri-food sector and agriculture make up to £5 billion of turnover in the economy.…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019I thank the Minister for his update. I count it an honour and a privilege to stand in this place today—the mother of all Parliaments—to make my maiden speech as the first ever…08 Jan 2020