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HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsThe Minister talks about the Windsor framework protecting democratic standards. Surely, as the Windsor framework surrenders more than 300 areas of law, on which the decisions…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsWill the hon. Member give way?21 Jan 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland’s Political InstitutionsWill the hon. Member give way?21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillIf there is a failing on the Opposition Benches, then all the greater opportunity and need for the Government to make good on that. I trust that they will do that. I am not here…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillThat is a fair point. In truth, our veterans community, as they see some of their brethren facing historic investigation, align the genesis and support for that investigation with…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI absolutely agree. It is one of the strengths of the Bill that it purports to give independence to the Armed Forces Commissioner, but that means there is all the more need for…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI will leave the two sides of the House to sort out their differences. All I am interested in is that the veterans in my community have the best opportunity and the best service.…21 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThis week, the Prime Minister has spoken of the unbridled economic opportunities from developing artificial intelligence. It is not an unbridled opportunity for Northern Ireland,…15 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsGiven President Trump’s antipathy to the EU, how does the Prime Minister hope to obtain a trade deal for the whole United Kingdom in circumstances where the trade laws affecting…15 Jan 2025HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseDoes the Minister accept that the reason why he cannot provide national protection for Northern Ireland is that this House has surrendered the right to make such regulations? They…15 Jan 2025HANSARD UK-China Economic and Financial DialogueDid the Chancellor raise any concerns, or indeed does she have any concerns, about the Confucius Institute, the Chinese Government-backed operation we see across the United…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Agricultural and Business Property ReliefDoes the right hon. Gentleman also accept that the measure has an inequitable application across the United Kingdom? In some parts, land values are higher than others. In Northern…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesOn the point about the necessity to retain flexibility in the service, my North Antrim constituency has, of course, the glorious north Antrim coast, which is not only beautiful…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesWill the hon. Member give way?14 Jan 2025HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesWhile we are on statistics, can the hon. Member tell us how many times he has spoken in this Chamber?14 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanThe Secretary of State makes clear his ambition to make the United Kingdom the frontier home of choice for AI firms, and he hopes to see a significant increase in data centres. I…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Scotland: Transport LinksIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Mrs Lewell-Buck. I want to focus my remarks on the A75. As has already been alluded to, it is a vital artery for Northern Ireland, because…08 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024Regulation 2017/625 goes to the very heart of the territorial integrity of this United Kingdom. Under the protocol and the Windsor framework, Northern Ireland is subject to all…08 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024How can there be unfettered access from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, as is assured in the words of the Windsor framework, if, at the same time, regulation 14 provides for…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Pro-democracy Campaigners: ArrestsWhat oversight is there by the Foreign Office of our devolved institutions’ connections with China? I ask because Simon Cheng, a pro-democracy Hong Kong activist who is in exile…07 Jan 2025