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HANSARD Net Zero by 2050The Secretary of State has suggested that many people have not bought into the concept of net zero. Instead of seeing that as an opportunity for leadership, the Government play…16 Oct 2023HANSARDEarly Years ChildcareI congratulate the hon. Member for Worcester (Mr Walker) on securing the debate, and the hon. Member for Selby and Ainsty (Keir Mather) on an excellent maiden speech. It reminded…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Dangerous DrugsOn health harms, does the Minister acknowledge that the amendment is just tinkering with an Act that does not address the health harms of drugs? Does he agree that a wider review…12 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillWould the Minister acknowledge that it did have cross-party support—the Ulster Unionists deferred on one small matter—and that it was recommitted to by his Government and the…06 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Billrose—06 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Secretary of State was unhappy with the Bill he inherited, which is the context of the amendments and changes that have been made to this Bill. Has he consulted with the chief…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillI start by thanking the hon. Member for Hove (Peter Kyle) for his service as Opposition spokesman. He was an enthusiastic and frequent visitor to Northern Ireland, and that was…04 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice Service of Northern Ireland: Security and Data Protection BreachThe last few weeks have been hugely damaging to hard-won progress in our still fragile society. Ordinary officers are feeling vulnerable and demoralised, and we are thinking of…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Northern Irelandrose —18 Jul 2023HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Northern IrelandAs the Minister can see from the debate, this is an issue that has a very broad consensus—he will know that that is no mean feat—due to the very serious impact on tourism…18 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman acknowledge that the Bengoa report outlined how we could tackle that reform and get ourselves to a more sustainable delivery, but that the Assembly…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillFor the past five years, any budget that we have had has been delivered—sometimes fairly chaotically—here, not in Stormont. For the past decade, we have limped along with one-year…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillI am happy to correct the right hon. Gentleman’s history lesson. That was not a power-sharing Government, and I remind him that subsequently, in 1998, the overwhelming majority of…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillI would be happy to give way in a moment if the right hon. Gentleman wants to tell me about any proposals or votes he made in this House with a view to achieving a solution that…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillAnother promise broken.10 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateThe hon. Member is outlining powerfully the benefits of volunteering for the community, but he will also be aware of its benefits for individuals. Does he share my concern that,…03 Jul 2023HANSARDChildcare Reform PackageProgress in this area is very welcome and necessary, but parts of the statement will be dispiriting for families in Northern Ireland, as we fall even further behind. Can the…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEarly Learning and Childcare: FundingThe Secretary of State may be aware that there is no childcare strategy in Northern Ireland and very little support, which is placing many families under extreme financial…21 Jun 2023HANSARDEarly Learning and Childcare: Funding1. If he will have discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring similar levels of funding for Northern Ireland to that announced for early learning and childcare…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)The hon. Lady is correctly outlining the deficits and the broken promises. She may be aware that Northern Ireland has even less legislation on animal rights. The Assembly even…21 Jun 2023