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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI understand why the Secretary of State focuses on amnesty, because it means that he does not have to focus on the things he did not include, which are also incompatible, or on…21 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and place on record my thanks and gratitude to Rosalind McClean and Charlotte Carson from a local campaign group on…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityThe Foreign Secretary is right to say that NATO allies should not threaten one another, and she is also right to highlight the threat and potential harm caused by trade wars and…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresI congratulate the hon. Member on leading this debate and on finding a Government Department to respond to it; until now, a number have eschewed any responsibility. He is right…14 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic ServicesThe Minister will be aware that the Finance Minister yesterday, in an ill-considered way, published his budget—not an agreed budget—for consultation. The Minister will know the…07 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister will be aware of the grave concerns that abound around the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, particularly among veterans and those who stand up and speak out for…07 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic ServicesThe Minister will also know of the pressures that affect our health service in Northern Ireland. Alarmingly, we understand that the European Union is going to ban the sale of…07 Jan 2026HANSARD VenezuelaI think it is clear that the Foreign Secretary supports the end, if not the means. I think it is also clear that she accepts the outcome, though she cannot bring herself—nor can…05 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationThe Secretary of State is perfectly entitled to pursue a policy desire of removing immunity. Indeed, he knows that my colleagues and I support that position and we found it quite…17 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Industrial StrategyThe Secretary of State will know that in my constituency we have an advanced manufacturing cluster and proudly boast over 5,000 high-skilled jobs in defence, maritime and…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Operation Kenova(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the latest publication from Operation Kenova and the Government’s response to…09 Dec 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Operation KenovaI am grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question. I thank the Secretary of State for his response, and for being in the Chamber this afternoon to discuss…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandI am grateful to the Minister for taking the intervention. Does she accept that the fundamental flaw in the Government’s approach is to accept the premise that the European Union…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. He is right to invoke the issue of human health, because it was the European Union that went as far as to invoke article 16…03 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsAs my hon. Friend knows, we have campaigned on the removal of the two-child limit. We did not agree with the limit; we do not think it is right, and we think it is immoral for…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to participate in this Budget debate. I am reminded that in 2005, whenever Tony Blair was seeking re-election for an historic third term as Prime Minister, he…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI understand that the Government want to accelerate their plans to remove the two-child limit as soon as possible, and it may be too soon to get a legislative consent motion…01 Dec 2025HANSARD 1994 RAF Chinook CrashI congratulate my friend the hon. Member for North Down (Alex Easton) on securing this important debate. It follows a series of interventions, most recently from my hon. Friend…26 Nov 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineOver the past 18 months, the Prime Minister has shown himself to be influential and purposeful at significant times in this crisis, so I thank him for that. While events may be…25 Nov 2025HANSARDCommunity Groups: Northern Ireland and Great BritainIn drawing upon the bonds of our country, the Minister will know while Northern Ireland has a greater than average growth rate compared with the rest of the United Kingdom, we…19 Nov 2025