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HANSARD Childcare EntitlementsChildcare in Northern Ireland is in a critical condition, and we are not even receiving these new changes, flawed as they may be. On Saturday, I joined thousands of parents on a…23 Apr 2024HANSARDSudan: Government ResponseSudan is experiencing the worst displacement crisis in the world. It is not so much a civil war but a war on civilians, who are losing their homes, livelihoods and lives on a…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaThe escalation of recent days is deeply worrying, with two nuclear-armed countries exchanging ballistics, and neither with any reputation for care of civilian lives and both with…17 Apr 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKYou could do Ulster Scots.14 Mar 2024HANSARD Extremism Definition and Community EngagementThe press release attached to this statement, which refers to 7 October, seems to imply, deliberately or otherwise, that protests and other human responses to the horrors of the…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMembers will know that the shared prosperity fund was initially a replacement for EU funds—and a poor imitation in the view of many. Despite Northern Ireland having the highest…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKGo raibh maith agat, Cathaoirleach. Seo seachtain Lá Fhéile Pádraig agus fosta Seachtain na Gaeilge, coicís go deimhin, agus tá imeachtái ar fud an tír, agus ar fud an domhain a…14 Mar 2024HANSARDThe UnionThis morning’s High Court ruling confirms what every fair observer knows: that the Government’s legacy legislation is not compatible with human rights. It puts the needs of…28 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaOf course, an end to the threat of bombardment is the crucial step, but the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic. What specific assessment have UK officials made of the…27 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaMembers across the Chamber have set out, in moving terms, the context and the consequences of the last few months in Gaza, so I will not try to capture it. I worked for relief and…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Arms Export Licences: IsraelI thank the hon. Lady for her powerful speech, which is setting out the scale of this emergency. She is correct to say that, almost two years ago, a UK Minister said that UK…12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman remember that in 2016, on the BBC’s “Spotlight” programme, a constituent said to him that they were seeking to “get the ethnics out” and he appeared…12 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The horrifying death toll in Gaza includes more than 100 aid workers and some 70 journalists. The vast majority of media casualties have been Palestinian journalists who went…12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It has been a long day and a long debate. Perhaps the Government could legislate for a few extra hours for us all. That would not be out of place…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThe Minister may be aware of the evolving environmental catastrophe in Lough Neagh, which is the largest lake in these islands and a key biodiversity asset for Northern Ireland.…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesOn that point, will the Minister give way?05 Dec 2023HANSARDCOP28New research by Ulster University finds that over 60% of homes in Northern Ireland will need to be retrofitted if we are to have a chance of meeting our net zero targets, and that…29 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationI warmly welcome the Home Secretary to his new role. The UK is absolutely entitled to create bespoke policy, and he referred to his constructive work with Albania, but does he…15 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Minister for his thoughtful answers. In 1919, seeing children from the defeated Austro-Hungarian empire starving, Eglantyne Jebb established Save the Children. Many…08 Nov 2023HANSARDProtection of Dark SkiesA large number of Northern Ireland Members are present tonight; I ask Members please not to let anyone make a joke about us being unenlightened! For many years there was a…16 Oct 2023