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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Legacy Matters5. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on his legislative proposals on Northern Ireland legacy matters. [R]27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hosie. I should perhaps begin by declaring a very relevant interest as the Mayor of South Yorkshire—at least for another…27 Apr 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Legacy MattersConsensus is historically difficult to achieve in Northern Ireland but when it comes to dealing with the past I am sure that we can all agree that the current process is failing…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireOh dear, oh dear. I thought we would get through this in a reasonable way. The hon. Member for Rother Valley cannot have it both ways. On the one hand, he says we are not…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point in terms of getting detailed feedback from the Government. He may have received that; we have not. Let us be honest about it: it would…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. For the remainder of my term—which, admittedly, is a pretty short period of time—I am very happy to sit down with the hon. Member for…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireI hope the hon. Gentleman has clocked that the South Yorkshire passenger transport executive is being subsumed into the mayoral combined authority, and what we are waiting for is…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireThe hon. Gentleman shakes his head. I look forward to hearing his detailed critique of why that £50 million bid that was put forward to Government was rejected. I am happy to give…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireHonestly, the hon. Gentleman’s approach is somewhat blinkered. Even if it is not today in this place and in this debate, he needs to have conversations with Ministers. If this…27 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsSouth Yorkshire is home to some extraordinary research and development assets, including the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and the Advanced…29 Mar 2022HANSARDVeterans Strategy Action Plan: 2022 to 2024I am sure that pursuing a Commonwealth veteran for 36 grand in NHS costs is not part of the MOD’s strategy. Does the Minister agree that it is wrong for someone who has served our…28 Mar 2022HANSARDRegional GrowthThe shared prosperity fund could be one of the Government’s most effective means of encouraging regional growth across the UK, but only if the investment goes where it is most…15 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Humanitarian Crisis23. What diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure the protection of civilians in Ukraine.08 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Humanitarian CrisisMariupol has been described as a living hell by those who have been subject to the vicious bombardment in the city. What are the Government doing to get people who are under…08 Mar 2022HANSARDLevelling-up White Paper: Impact on Regional InequalityThere was much to welcome in the White Paper, but, as we have just heard, we now need to see the investment to match that ambition. I understand that the Secretary of State might…07 Mar 2022HANSARDSupport for Ukraine and Countering Threats from RussiaDuring his abhorrent dictum on the illegal invasion of Ukraine, President Putin used false claims of genocide to justify his callous actions. That is a cruel irony, not least…02 Mar 2022HANSARD UkraineAs well as being incredibly ruthless, President Putin is incredibly rich, with one assessment saying that his personal wealth is up to $200 billion. Will the Prime Minister ensure…24 Feb 2022HANSARD Organ Donation and Transplantation StrategyI hesitate to intervene on the hon. Gentleman because he is making an excellent speech, but I wanted to take the opportunity to warmly congratulate him on securing this debate and…23 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraineThe Prime Minister’s focus will rightly be on the here and now, but when he finds a moment to reflect on the recent failures in Afghanistan and the overwhelmingly clear fact that…22 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Further to the question from the hon. Member for Bracknell (James Sunderland) on the Government’s response on the immigration cost for armed forces personnel, it is good to…21 Feb 2022