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HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]Thank you for calling me in this debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. It has not been all jolly hockey sticks, despite the fact that this Bill has taken up quite a considerable amount of…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillI thank the Minister, but I was once told, “If you throw a stone among a pack of dogs, the one that yells the loudest has been hit the hardest.” I think that point maybe hit the…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Education, Employment and Training: Young PeopleI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this important debate. The subject of skills development and the improvement of people within employment is close to my own heart. Does he…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillWe are approaching tomorrow, so I will try not to detain the House too long with the comments I wish to make on this important Bill. At the outset I want to pay tribute, as others…04 Sept 2023HANSARDBBC Board: Complaints ProcedureI look forward to the conclusions of the review. The Minister will know my views: the complaints process within the BBC is utterly inadequate, and I think he agrees with me on…20 Jul 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI, too, would like to add my voice of thanks and gratitude to all the various officers of this House—in the Speaker’s Office, the Ways and Means office, the Doorkeepers, Hansard ,…20 Jul 2023HANSARDBBC Board: Complaints Procedure5. Whether she has had discussions with the BBC board on its complaints procedures.20 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeI thank the hon. Member for raising that point. The protection of workers is very important to us all—I suppose we could all recount stories where members of staff in high street…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeThe hon. Gentleman is making a valuable point, and I am delighted that these proactive measures are being taken. One of the points that concerns me is that some shops and…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I think he has over 26 or 27 years of elected experience between these two bodies, and with that on Ards Council, over 30. I think it…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I think a point of order is the only way in which I can say this. I want to thank the Minister, because his was one of the most helpful…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeI appreciate the opportunity to open this Adjournment debate so early in the day. At the outset, I want to register the fact that I am a member and officer of the all-party…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeI welcome the Minister’s point, which needs to be driven home to local police services and, importantly, to shop owners. On the group that he set up and is taking advice from, it…19 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillCan the Secretary of State confirm to the House how many ongoing IRA trials are taking place vis-à-vis how many ongoing trials against members of the security services are taking…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Secretary of State is very kind and generous to give way. Before he concludes, would he care to mention any response to the Irish Government threat that they intend to take…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillOfficer B.18 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank the shadow Secretary of State for emphasising that point, because it highlights the folly of the decision taken by some people in this House to support this legislation…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Secretary of State said that immunity will be blocked if there is an ongoing process. Of course, in all likelihood, the only trials that will actually take place—that are in…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank the hon. Member for that, but he should be very clear that I did not actually mention solicitors. I said a legal practitioner, because they are not a solicitor. He wants…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillWill the Secretary of State give way?18 Jul 2023