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HANSARDPublic Passenger TransportDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the best way for the Government to address those matters is urgently to introduce a national bus strategy, which would put in place a hydrogen…16 Jun 2020HANSARDHydrogen TechnologyI echo the sentiments expressed about our late colleague, Jo Cox. The Minister will be aware that Germany announced in the last number of weeks that it is investing £5 billion in…16 Jun 2020HANSARDHydrogen TechnologyWhat steps he is taking to develop hydrogen technology in the UK.16 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]Given that the Government carried out a consultation and more than 70% of respondents indicated a concern about where Government policy was going, is the hon. Gentleman as…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It is absolutely clear that we are not breaching any treaty; indeed, the Minister said so himself when I intervened on him earlier. No treaty is being contravened, and we are…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My hon. Friend makes the point exceedingly well, and we should listen to her words. This legislation does not protect the rights of women and girls, or of the unborn. It dismisses…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your experienced chairmanship, Sir David. This is an issue that is vastly controversial and provokes much thought; in some quarters it provokes…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020I do not attempt to mislead anyone. It is stated in the documents that are before us. The fact is that, whether we like it or not, no matter the reasons or the deliberations of…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020The right hon. Lady should know that the European convention on human rights case that was brought by the ECHR was dismissed by the Supreme Court in Northern Ireland. It was not…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020Is it not disingenuous to say that the regulations mirror what happens in GB? In GB, if what the Minister describes were to occur, a person would face imprisonment from up to five…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020The Minister has stressed that he is following a legal duty. If that is the case, I would like him to put on the record which treaty obligations he is in breach of if he does not…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020Further to that point of order, Sir David. Thank you for your leniency in allowing this further point of order. When this matter came before the House, it was given 17 minutes…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020I certainly would not want to put words into your mouth, Sir David. I think the words were “in the dark about how we got here.” I reiterate that people listening to the debate…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020On a point of order, Sir David. Is it in order for such major regulatory changes to be debated in a DL Committee? Already you have indicated that they cannot be properly debated…08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]If it is six months in 2020, is the hon. Gentleman concerned that in 2025 or 2030 it could be a handful of months?08 Jun 2020HANSARDDRAFT LOCAL ELECTIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) (AMENDMENT) ORDER 2020
DRAFT REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND AMENDMENT) (NORTHERN IRELAND) REGULATIONS 2020It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I just want to make two or three brief points, to which I hope the Minister can respond. He has already responded…08 Jun 2020HANSARDDRAFT LOCAL ELECTIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) (AMENDMENT) ORDER 2020
DRAFT REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND AMENDMENT) (NORTHERN IRELAND) REGULATIONS 2020Does the Minister agree that for these provisions to really take good effect, what has to follow them is investment in our electoral offices around the country? I am talking about…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Victims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeI congratulate the shadow Secretary of State on getting this important matter on to the Floor of the House today. There was no Northern Ireland Government from 1972 until 1998.…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Abortion Regulations: Northern IrelandThe Minister has to be absolutely clear about this. CEDAW does not require legislation for a full-term terminations. CEDAW does not require regulations for disability…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: AviationMay I put on record my thanks to the Minister for the meetings that she has had with me and my colleagues over this crisis to deal with the airport situation in Northern Ireland…03 Jun 2020