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HANSARDLegacy of the TroublesI offer my sympathies to the families of Dennis Hutchings and John Pat Cunningham during what must be an incredibly difficult period for them. The last time I raised the…27 Oct 2021HANSARDLegacy of the Troubles4. What plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to address Northern Ireland legacy issues. [R]27 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghanistanFurther to the question from the hon. Member for Lincoln (Karl MᶜCartney), the Minister will know that hundreds of people, including men who I served alongside, remain stranded in…26 Oct 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. It was reported recently that eight children from the same family in Kabul had died of starvation. With Afghanistan on the verge of its worst-ever food crisis, may I ask the…26 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghanistan13. What recent assessment she has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.26 Oct 2021HANSARD Levelling-up AgendaI am grateful for that intervention. The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. He knows I have a long-standing interest in Northern Ireland. He is right to make the point that…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Levelling-up AgendaI beg to move, That this House has considered the Government’s Levelling-up agenda. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Robertson. I am grateful to see Members and…15 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanLater today, I will be reunited with an Afghan special forces commander whom I had the privilege of serving alongside. He is mightily relieved to be here, but understandably…06 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanIt is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Plymouth, Moor View (Johnny Mercer), as it is to follow the right hon. Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood) and the hon.…18 Aug 2021HANSARD AfghanistanI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman, as always, and I completely agree with the point he made. It was particularly distasteful and dishonouring of President Biden to make…18 Aug 2021HANSARDLegacy IssuesWhat plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to address Northern Ireland legacy issues. [R]21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy IssuesThe Secretary of State denies that these proposals would create a moral equivalence between our veterans and the paramilitaries, but the reality would mean a legal equivalence.…21 Jul 2021HANSARDOrgan Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019I am grateful to the Minister for that response. She will know that 20 May marked one year since Max and Keira’s law came into effect—a change that will give hope and save…08 Jun 2021HANSARDOrgan Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 in increasing the number of organs available for donation.08 Jun 2021HANSARD North of England: Transport InfrastructureIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in this debate, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I am pleased that other hon. Members intend to make a contribution. The Government talk a lot about…20 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkThe welcome retreat of covid masks the enormous damage it leaves in its wake and the colossal underlying problems it displaced from the public consciousness. Amid an almost…12 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI am sure the Prime Minister will want to warmly welcome the newly elected metro Mayors Nik Johnson, Dan Norris and, of course, my hon. Friend the Member for Batley and Spen…12 May 2021HANSARDNorthern College, Barnsley: Residential ProvisionI am grateful the Minister for that response. She will know that Northern College is one of Barnsley’s proudest institutions—it provides an outstanding level of education and…26 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern College, Barnsley: Residential ProvisionWhat steps he is taking to ensure the future sustainability of residential provision at Northern College in Barnsley. [R]26 Apr 2021HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillIt is a privilege to follow the right hon. and learned Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright). I begin by declaring an interest as a British Army veteran. I also want…21 Apr 2021