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HANSARD Veteran SuicideOn the length of time that it can take for trauma to manifest itself, we in Northern Ireland have had a number of useful research reports, some of which were authored by David…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsI endorse what the hon. Gentleman and my hon. Friend the Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) have said about using antenatal classes. The parents are there and they want to learn,…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. The statistics that she outlines demonstrate how important first aid training could be—it could genuinely save…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPuppy SmugglingOn that specific point, there is a particular issue with the Irish border; it is estimated that about 30,000 puppies cross it every year. So, although we can secure the borders of…02 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: NHS and CareworkersIn Northern Ireland, social care is fully integrated within the Department of Health. Many of the jobs that supply vital services to older people, both in care homes and across…01 Apr 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesI know that my right hon. Friend has met with many of the families —as I have—including those who have been going through and are on the list to go through investigations by the…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPolice Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Legacy CasesVery often whenever these issues are reported, there is some suggestion that in some way those who have done wrong should get away with it because they are in a particular…26 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly ElectionI understand the reasons for this decision, but we are in a continued appalling situation where decisions are either not being made or being made by senior civil servants without…21 Mar 2019HANSARDStormont House Agreement: LegacyWell over 90% of the murders and injuries caused during the troubles in Northern Ireland were caused by acts of terrorism. Very few prosecutions and investigations are under way…06 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillIs the hon. Gentleman aware that, as far as we are aware, senior civil servants do have the power to give pay increases? In fact, many of them have done so, particularly for…06 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillWhenever that legislation was discussed by the House, it was very much part of the context that it should give clarity. I accept the hon. Gentleman’s point that because of the…06 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillIn Northern Ireland, we have a childcare strategy called Bright Start, and a significant amount of money was allocated to each of its themes and actions. I concur with the hon.…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) Billrose —05 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillAt which point will the Secretary of State accept that this is an entirely unsustainable position? As has been outlined, there is no scrutiny in this process. I do not believe…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) BillI know that things can be said, and there is a range of views, but I think that I can certainly speak for everybody on the DUP Benches when I say that over the last number of…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Future Free Trade AgreementsSeveral Members have expressed concerns about the NHS today. We have probably all been contacted by constituents about the need to protect it, which is close to the hearts of many…21 Feb 2019HANSARD Dog Meat in the UKAlthough in the debate thus far people have made the case that there is no evidence that dog or cat meat is eaten within the UK, it can be very difficult to prosecute that type of…21 Feb 2019HANSARD Dog Meat in the UKI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. It is unfortunate that more people could not be here; it is probably because of the timing. I have known many people over the…21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationUnfortunately, I have to leave shortly, or I might miss my flight—I may do so anyway. This debate is incredibly interesting. I concur absolutely with what the hon. Gentleman is…21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationCould the right hon. Gentleman clarify that point? In the sphere of international law and disputes, if such a declaration is made and there is a dispute about the validity of that…21 Feb 2019