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HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(2)Does the Secretary of State accept that in Northern Ireland we have an abnormal situation, as all state-related deaths have been referred to the criminal justice system for…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(2)If the hon. Gentleman has a discussion with his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, his right hon. Friend will inform him that the Democratic Unionist party has put…09 Sept 2019HANSARDDraft Historical Abuse Bill (Northern Ireland)I thank the Minister for his response today and add my voice strongly to the calls for the Bill to be moved forward as swiftly as possible. There is deep frustration about how…24 Jul 2019HANSARDPensions for Severely Disabled Victims (Northern Ireland)First, let me thank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing this urgent question—it is very much appreciated. I can, with confidence, extend the thanks of the many, many victims in Northern…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPensions for Severely Disabled Victims (Northern Ireland)(Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the eligibility criteria for the pension for severely injured victims.22 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasWill the hon. Gentleman give way?18 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that one of the most important aspects of this report is that right across the United Kingdom, including within…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Bill that we have just debated contains clauses inviting the Government to make progress towards the implementation of a “severely injured”…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillAlthough the right hon. Gentleman references that there is no devolved Assembly currently in Northern Ireland, what we do know is the will of that Northern Ireland Assembly. Up…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasMay I pay tribute—I am sure that my hon. Friend agrees with me—to the absolutely sterling work done by organisations such as Open Doors? Although I have attended church throughout…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe shadow Secretary of State started by saying that there cannot be moral equivalence between the perpetrators of terrorism and our armed forces. Will he take the opportunity to…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that this provides a really good opportunity for the British Government to say very clearly to British soldiers from Northern Ireland that they are as…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is important to highlight what I believe is not an accurate description of the legal position. The 2006 order refers only to matters pertaining to the Commissioner for Victims…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI had the opportunity to work very closely with the late Sir Anthony Hart. He conducted the inquiry in an incredibly professional way; it was very victim-centred. Does my right…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI wish to touch on a point that was raised earlier. Does the hon. Lady agree that things are being said about this, particularly in relation to threatened imprisonment, that are…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Billrose—09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is also the case, as we have articulated—we have received thousands of emails from across Northern Ireland—that the democratic will of the people of Northern Ireland does not…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is fair to say that we have entered into the substance of some of these issues here today, and everybody is clear that the DUP and others in the House have strong views on the…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?09 Jul 2019