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HANSARDVillage HallsI welcome the fund, but may I ask the Minister to look again at the eligibility criterion that forbids parish councils from bidding for it? In villages such as Rainford, Billinge…09 May 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingI thank my neighbour in the north-west region for giving way. He is making an incredibly impassioned and very pertinent speech. Will he join me in praising Labour-run St Helens…24 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)Given what the Minister has said, does he envisage an increase or a reduction in sanctions in relation to Venezuela when the UK has full autonomy over its sanctions policy?09 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)rose —09 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuelaIn its declaration last month, the Lima Group called on the UN high commissioner for human rights to publish a report on human rights abuses in Venezuela. Can the Minister tell us…02 Apr 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Social MobilityIn towns such as St Helens and Newton-le-Willows, the armed forces have always been a driver of social mobility and civic pride, but, like many places, we have lost our armed…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Gambling-Related HarmThe right hon. Gentleman is making a characteristically powerful and passionate speech. He made an important point. This debate is about addiction. Millions of people across the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillWhile we await the findings of the inquiry, would the Secretary of State agree that whoever’s fault the RHI debacle is—policy makers or politicians—it is certainly not the fault…06 Mar 2019HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesMy hon. Friend talks about the excellent standard of education in Catholic sixth-form colleges. Does he agree that that is all the more commendable in relation to Carmel College…05 Mar 2019HANSARDCatholic Sixth-form CollegesDoes my hon. Friend agree that the sense of urgency within the Catholic sixth-form college sector about this matter cannot be stressed enough to the Minister? Representatives of…05 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionDoes the Secretary of State accept that there is public frustration with the inertia and inconsistency, which means that on issues A, B and C, she says the Government cannot act…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is worrying but necessary that all horse-racing in Britain has been cancelled today after vaccinated horses were found to have equine influenza. Will the Leader of the House…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Police Grant ReportI strongly endorse what my right hon. Friend is saying. People in my constituency will have listened with incredulity to the Home Secretary talking about extra resources when,…05 Feb 2019HANSARDPeace and ReconciliationFrom Caroline O’Hanlon to Carl Frampton, we know the ability of great Ulster sportsmen and women to bring people together. May I ask the Secretary of State about the curriculum…30 Jan 2019HANSARD Short Prison SentencesMy hon. Friend is making a considered speech, and I wholeheartedly agree with it. We both represent working-class communities that believe in being tough on crime and its causes.…29 Jan 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Security SituationWhat happened in Derry at the weekend was a disgrace and ran contrary to the wish of the people of that city and Northern Ireland to live in peace. Does the Secretary of State…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Social Mobility: North-westThe Minister is so generous to take one intervention from the Opposition in the 10 minutes for which he has spoken. None the less, I appreciate it. When I visit schools in my…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Social Mobility: North-westWill the Minister give way?09 Jan 2019HANSARD Social Mobility: North-westMy hon. Friend is being very generous in giving way. I congratulate her on securing this debate and thank her for being such a fantastic neighbouring MP. We represent towns and…09 Jan 2019