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HANSARD Myanmar: Human RightsI commend the right hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. Since the illegal military coup, the junta has executed a brutal, calculated campaign targeting predominantly…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Myanmar: Human RightsIn my earlier intervention, I mentioned the work that Open Doors does in Myanmar and across the world. Has the Minister had an opportunity—I suspect that he has—to contact Open…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Water Supply in KentThe hon. Gentleman talked about farmers, who need water to give to their cattle. If they cannot do that, it is almost an animal tragedy waiting to happen. When there are water…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate on a very complex issue. There were elements of the Courts and Tribunals Bill that were impossible to support, but it also sought…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderI thank the Minister for his thoughtful answers, which are helpful to those of us asking questions. I totally condemn the violence that took place in Belfast. Yesterday I stood in…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank the hon. Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston (Neil O’Brien) for securing this debate. Obviously, the…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026It is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I thank the hon. Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for bringing this issue to our attention. It is also a…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026We have referred to sports that will not be at the games for all different reasons. We in Northern Ireland seem to excel at boxing and shooting. I am not quite sure why, but…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformThat intervention sums up my comments, and it provides further evidence. When Ards borough council, on which I served for 26 years, was partnered with North Down council, we took…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeWhen the Conservatives were in power, they committed to a review of the moneys going to Northern Ireland under the Barnett formula, but nothing happened. When the Labour party…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeThe facts of the matter are—to be fair, most people have mentioned it—that the PSNI budget has been affected by the legacy costs, which I understand are in excess of £200 million.…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Summit on Illicit FinanceI commend the hon. Member for this debate. He is absolutely right that we must aggressively pursue and prosecute the wealth managers, the lawyers and the accountants who mask…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsFirst of all, I commend the hon. Lady: in her short time here, she has made a name for herself as someone who speaks on behalf of her constituents, so well done. Power NI supplies…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI commend the hon. Member for this debate. He is absolutely right that we must aggressively pursue and prosecute the wealth managers, the lawyers and the accountants who mask…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. A big thank you to the hon. Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) for highlighting this issue at such a…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Police Service of Northern Ireland Training CollegeThank you, Sir Roger, for allowing me to speak. I thank the hon. Member for North Down (Alex Easton), my friend and colleague from many a year ago on the council and as Members of…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsFirst of all, I commend the hon. Lady: in her short time here, she has made a name for herself as someone who speaks on behalf of her constituents, so well done. Power NI supplies…09 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Belfast: Violent AttackI thank the Secretary of State for his well-chosen and wise words, and for his answers. Tensions are inflamed, and I am aware of protests planned throughout my constituency. I am…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI commend the hon. Lady on securing this debate. I can remember the time I spent with my boys watching David Attenborough on TV, and now I spend it with my grandchildren, so the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt may only have been a small number of peers who tabled amendments, but many others wished to put their names to them. Does the hon. Gentleman not recognise the will of the House…08 Jun 2026