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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol7. What recent advice she has received on the legality of the Government’s plans to amend primary legislation to adjust elements of the Northern Ireland protocol.26 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Billrose —24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillWhere is it?24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillWe have heard a number of helpful and interesting contributions on what is a difficult subject. The right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) made…24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Billrose —24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Secretary of State used an interesting phrase when he said that others must play their part. On the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, we have heard evidence of hundreds of…24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillCan the hon. Gentleman reflect on what the Secretary of State said at the Dispatch Box? He said that, more than a year ago, the Republic of Ireland indicated that it would bring…24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank the Secretary of State allowing this intervention. On the matter of the on-the-runs, can he confirm that Rita O’Hare is still wanted by the authorities for her deeds in…24 May 2022HANSARD TransportIf all the charging points that are being demanded are delivered, will there be sufficient capacity in electricity production to charge and drive those vehicles? My fear is that…19 May 2022HANSARD TransportDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that it is difficult to encourage bus operators to move away from diesel transport when their diesel receives direct subsidy? Reducing or removing…19 May 2022HANSARD TransportFive minutes is usually about clearing my throat, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I will do my best in this debate, and I hope there will be no hot air from me today. I welcome the…19 May 2022HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthBefore the Minister moves on, will he take the opportunity to welcome from the Dispatch Box the first overseas deal that was cut between Northern Ireland and Australia? Wrightbus,…18 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThe Foreign Secretary must be alarmed at the comments that emerged this morning from the chairman of Marks & Spencer. He has already had to close his business in France. His…17 May 2022HANSARDBusiness QuestionWith apologies to Sir Winston Churchill, like “the dreary steeples of Fermanagh and Tyrone”, the Northern Ireland protocol continues to plague Northern Ireland politics and affect…12 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressMy party believes in devolution very strongly; indeed, it has done a lot of the heavy lifting to make devolution work—more than many others—but I gently tell the hon. Gentleman…10 May 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationThe small businesses in the creative sector in Northern Ireland have revolutionised television production in Northern Ireland beyond recognition. No one would have thought that a…27 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesI congratulate the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) on how she introduced this debate today. Many Members who have already spoken have become the voice for the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesIf Jake could speak today, he would say “Hear, hear!” to what the hon. Lady has just said, because early diagnosis has been key. As other hon. Members have said, waiting several…26 Apr 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillCan I take this point just a little further? This is about an interpretation not only of how loudly something is being said, but of what is being said. Is the Minister saying that…28 Mar 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI must press the Minister further. We surely live in a society that allows difficult things to be said. Unfortunately, the Bill is going down a road—it is considerably…28 Mar 2022