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HANSARD Abuse of Customer-facing WorkersThe hon. Gentleman always brings something pertinent to the debate, so I thank him for that. That is a positive step forward and probably one of the things that the Minister will…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel TariffsThe Minister will be aware that Northern Ireland operates a dual market economy, relying on the same supply base in GB and the Republic Ireland for structural steel sections. GB…17 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Shops: Illicit ActivityI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this to the attention of the Chamber today. One of the issues, which I know the Minister is well across, is the cross-border trade between…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I give big thanks to the hon. Member for Meriden and Solihull East (Saqib Bhatti) for raising this issue. As…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillIt is about our security, our cyber-security and our resilience. Within a three-mile radius of Belfast, we have some of the best cyber-security resilience in the whole of the…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI thank the hon. Member for reminding us that many in the armed forces have taken that opportunity. The opportunity is there within their busy lives, and the opportunity is clear.…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperWe all, including the Minister, recognise that the Open University reaches out to those who are perhaps isolated and lonely. It gives them an opportunity to focus their attention…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I say a big thank you to the hon. Member for Southport (Patrick Hurley) for highlighting the wonderful work…16 Jun 2026HANSARD West Midlands Police: Government SupportI commend the hon. Member for securing the debate. He is making a reputation for himself in the House when it comes to such subjects, and I wish him well. Does he agree that to…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Access to Dental Services: West SussexI commend the hon. Lady on bringing this forward. She is absolutely right that there is a dental crisis not just in West Sussex, but across the whole United Kingdom. Some 14…16 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity HospitalsI commend the hon. Lady for securing this important debate. I apologise to her and to you, Sir Jeremy, for not being able to stay; unfortunately, I have to be somewhere at 10…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerTo add to that collection of notable charities and individuals, Brainwaves NI has done substantial fundraising and has helped to add to the research at Queen’s University and…15 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI put on record my thanks to the former Secretary of State and the former Minister for the Armed Forces for their principled stand on defence spending. Over the weekend, a…15 Jun 2026HANSARDNHS DentistryI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this debate, in which all of us across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have an interest. The Government…15 Jun 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformI welcome the measures introduced in England and Wales through the 2024 Act to improve the transparency of service charges. Unfortunately, however, in Northern Ireland…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerOn the brain tumour research consortium, I understand that none of the moneys to which the hon. Gentleman refers have made it to Northern Ireland’s research facilities. Does he…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I thank the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) for opening the debate on behalf of the Petitions…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: RevivalI have a number of constituents who go to events at the Royal Albert Hall two or three times a year. Members on both sides of the House have referred to the process of…15 Jun 2026HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: SudanI thank all hon. Members for their contributions. I thank the hon. Member for Leeds South West and Morley (Mark Sewards) for pre-reading my speech. He knew my four headlines, and…11 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Power by 2030I thank the Scottish Affairs Committee for the report and the hon. Member for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire (Mr MacDonald) for outlining the factual case. I also thank hon.…11 Jun 2026