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HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests with regards to the legal action being taken against the Government on behalf of commercial entities in…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy IssuesMichael Gallagher, who lost his son in the Omagh bombing, this week said, “Please don’t take away the only hope victims have of ever seeing justice.” I know that the Secretary of…21 Jul 2021HANSARDStoke-Leek Line: ReopeningI thank Karen Bradley for moving that motion and painting such a pretty picture postcard and advertisement for the Staffordshire Moorlands. She probably won the record for…20 Jul 2021HANSARDTackling Knife CrimeI am sure that hon. Members are aware that social distancing is no longer in operation, but I would like to remind them that the Speaker has encouraged us, where possible, to wear…20 Jul 2021HANSARDTackling Knife CrimeMinister, it is your opportunity. You have lots of issues to respond to.20 Jul 2021HANSARDWelfare System and Child Poverty: WalesWelcome to this afternoon’s debate. As you know, there are special arrangements in place because of covid. I only remind Liz Saville Roberts, who is appearing virtually, that she…20 Jul 2021HANSARDStoke-Leek Line: ReopeningMembers are very welcome and are of course aware that the social distancing rules no longer apply. They are no longer in operation. Members attending physically should clean their…20 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolOn the issue of having a foot in both camps, at today’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee the Ulster Farmers’ Union made the point that Northern Ireland agriculture is now in a…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI congratulate the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on getting this matter on to the Floor of the House. I also welcome the comments from the right…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolOn that point about goods moving from Northern Ireland to GB unmolested and unhindered, was my right hon. Friend as shocked as I was when Retail NI, Manufacturing NI, Ulster…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Legacy of Northern Ireland’s PastIs it the case that vexatious complaints are only half the story and that, as of today, if trials are proposed as the outcome of inquests or the Kenova investigation, they are now…14 Jul 2021HANSARD Election Campaign Finances: RegulationCould I just reassure the hon. Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Anum Qaisar-Javed) that I have done a TikTok dance? Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Election Campaign Finances: RegulationI remind hon. Members that there have been some changes to procedures in Westminster Hall because of the hybrid arrangements. Debate times have been amended, as you will already…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Election Campaign Finances: RegulationBefore I call the Minister, I should say that in the course of this debate a number of wide-ranging and wild allegations were made by some Members, without any reference to…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Breed Specific LegislationThere are a few minutes left—almost an hour—so if Mr Colburn like to make some final remarks, I think we could find some time.05 Jul 2021HANSARD Breed Specific LegislationThank you, colleagues, for attending. As you know, there are now hybrid arrangements in place. Suffice it to say that Members who are attending physically—all of us—should clean…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I associate all Northern Ireland Members with the tribute you made to Ian Davis, Mr Speaker. Today, the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI congratulate the Minister on what has undoubtedly been a successful campaign, which he has looked after. However, I am sure that he accepts that there are anomalies in the…29 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI am delighted that the shadow Minister will continue to pursue that matter. Will he ensure that the principle then extends to those who have served at home, to make sure that the…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI thank the Minister for giving way so early in his speech. Unlike the hon. Member for Wolverhampton South West (Stuart Anderson), I can say that I was delighted to see the…23 Jun 2021