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HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesI think my hon. Friend may have been at the debate that I attended. He is on the record praising the good work of those volunteers. Every one of us knows the contribution that…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesI thank my hon. Friend—he is a friend—for that intervention. That is my feeling, ensconced in those few paragraphs. He is right that when it comes to saving money, there are some…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesI say that as personal opinion, of course. The point I am making is that we can be better together, and we can do it better together. Our people deserve that.14 Jan 2025HANSARDEmily DamariAt Easter last year I had the opportunity to meet Amanda Damari in Israel and to speak to some of the families of the hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on that terrible and…14 Jan 2025HANSARDDrones: High-security PrisonsI thank the Minister for his answers today, and for his clear commitment to making changes that will make a difference. In Northern Ireland prisons, contraband has been a…14 Jan 2025HANSARDKnife CrimeI thank the Home Secretary for her response. Over the past five years, there have been 900 convictions for knife-related crimes in Northern Ireland. There is an epidemic in…13 Jan 2025HANSARDGas Storage LevelsI thank the Minister for his answers and for what he has said so far. Approximately 330,000 homes and businesses in Northern Ireland are connected to gas, and there is also a…13 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareI commend the hon. Gentleman on setting the scene so well. One of the concerns that I and others in the Chamber have is the impact on the workers in hospices. It is not just about…13 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareIn my contribution, I made the House aware that the Northern Ireland hospice has to cut its beds from seven to six for five days of the week, and at the weekend, there are only…13 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanGiven that AI capability will seemingly be used positively, can the Secretary of State explain how the plan will advance areas such as healthcare? Does he see it as a way of…13 Jan 2025HANSARDSixth-form College Strikes: SussexI commend the hon. Lady for securing the debate. I spoke to her beforehand to mention an example and support her position. There have been similar strikes in Northern Ireland, and…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Live Events Ticketing: Resale and Pricing PracticesI thank the Minister for his very positive statement, and I believe everybody in the Chamber will be encouraged by what he has announced. He is surely familiar with the Oasis…13 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate and to follow the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mr Brash). I thank him for his personal story. Personal stories tell the story of the debate…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideI thank the Minister very much for her answers. She is an honourable and passionate lady, and her grasp of the grave realities facing Sudan is very evident from her answers. I…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Public Finances: Borrowing CostsI thank the Minister for all his answers this morning. The UK’s public debt has risen sharply over the decades. At the moment, it is reaching levels not seen in the post-world war…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI again thank the Leader of the House for all her answers. In Bangladesh in 2024, over 400 attacks were carried out in places belonging to Hindus and other religious minorities,…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for her excellent response. Some of the stories that have come out of Syria since the Assads lost power have been to do with Christians, including those on…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsIt is a pleasure, Sir Jeremy, to serve under your chairship. I thank the hon. Member for Norwich North (Alice Macdonald) for leading the debate with passion and interest, and…09 Jan 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation FuelsI thank the Minister for his answer. I know that he has a deep interest in Northern Ireland, so may I ask a similar question? Northern Ireland wants to provide the necessary…09 Jan 2025HANSARDSocial Housing Tenants: Antisocial BehaviourIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate and, as always, a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. Thank you so much for that opportunity. I thank the hon.…08 Jan 2025