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HANSARDParis Agreement Temperature Goal1. What progress he made at COP26 on ensuring the Paris Agreement temperature goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius remains achievable19 Jan 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister’s actions over the last number of months have absolutely eroded public confidence at the worst possible time, during a public health crisis. Excusing…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandI totally agree that this is a very sensitive issue and there are strongly held views on it, but it is as if we are sometimes speaking in a vacuum. Yes, there was a political…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Medical Cannabis (Access) BillDoes the hon. Lady agree that it would be much better if we had less sympathy from Government Members and we got them to stop talking the Bill out and come with us to vote it…10 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Could you offer me some advice? We have had to endure very lengthy speeches today, which has had the effect of ensuring that we did not…10 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland’s Place in the UKThe Downing Street declaration states, “on the behalf of the British Government, that they have no selfish strategic or economic interest in Northern Ireland.” That is a direct…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) BillI have no doubt whatsoever that Lucian Grainge is an extremely talented music industry executive, but would he be anywhere near as successful without many of the artists out there…03 Dec 2021HANSARDStrengthening Standards in Public LifeIs the hon. Lady aware of the origins of the word “Tory”? It comes from the old Irish word “tóraí”, meaning outlaw or robber. Does she agree that the parcel of rogues now…17 Nov 2021HANSARDNew Decade, New ApproachI am glad to welcome the Minister to the Dispatch Box. One of the commitments that he did not mention was this Government’s commitment to bring in a package of legislation around…27 Oct 2021HANSARDNew Decade, New Approach9. What progress the Government are making on implementing the commitments set out in the New Decade, New Approach agreement.27 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillFirst, I welcome many of the provisions in the Bill. As the previous speaker, the right hon. Member for Skipton and Ripon (Julian Smith), knows well, we had many long hours in the…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillClaire Sugden is a Unionist.26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI would love to—if I can remember the hon. Member’s point. I thank him for giving way. On his point about the former Member for Foyle, of course, he negotiated the Good Friday…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillGood man.26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillNo? Do you want to give way?26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMaybe the hon. Member will give way to me, will he?26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Billindicated assent .26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI entirely agree with what the hon. Lady said about the fact that Sinn Féin should never have pulled the Assembly down, and about the implications of that for our health service…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI remember going through these negotiations with some of the people who are now in the Chamber. In reality—perhaps the hon. Gentleman will agree with this—it was DUP Members who…26 Oct 2021HANSARD COP26: Devolved AdministrationsI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. It is good that some people are up for discussion across the Chamber. It is wonderful to hear the glowing tributes about the devolved…16 Sept 2021