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HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI rise to publicly oppose this proposed change. I understand the need to balance the books—we all do, and we know how it works—but to be perfectly frank, and it gives me no joy to…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon: RedressI thank the Secretary of State very much for the statement, and for the clear commitment to closure for all those affected. He said that the role of Government is to do right, to…09 Sept 2024HANSARDLevel 3 Vocational PathwaysI thank the Minister for her response to those questions. I know that she does not have direct responsibility for Northern Ireland, but may I ask her about apprenticeships? In…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Sanctions: RussiaI thank the Minister, welcome him to his place, and wish him well in his role. I have been sanctioned by China and Russia, along with many others in this House—it is almost a…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Sanctions: RussiaI understand; the Minister has laid out the system very simply. It applies to the EU, but we all know that those who seem to break most of the rules are India and other countries…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Sanctions: SyriaIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Witney (Charlie Maynard). I thank him for his excellent maiden speech. I did not agree with everything—such as the Brexit…09 Sept 2024HANSARD MedicinesI thank all those who have made maiden speeches and valuable contributions today. As the Democratic Unionist party’s health spokesperson, it is important that I speak on this…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Housing: Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?09 Sept 2024HANSARD Modernisation CommitteeI want to follow on from what the right hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) said, and to raise a specific query about my own party, the DUP. We have five Members,…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Housing: Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyOn both.09 Sept 2024HANSARDTransportVery wise.09 Sept 2024HANSARD Bus FranchisingI thank the Minister very much for a progressive, positive statement that will encourage many. I welcome the steps towards a more personalised approach to bus franchising.…09 Sept 2024HANSARD MedicinesIn my contribution I asked a question—which the hon. Member for South Antrim (Robin Swann) has reminded me of—about ensuring that medical staff who have the expertise to…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Housing: Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyFirst, I commend the hon. Member on securing the debate. It is good to see him back in his place. He brought much to the Chamber when he was here before, and I was fortunate to…09 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthI wish the Secretary of State all the best in his new role, and in the task that he has taken on. With great respect to my Conservative colleagues, the downfall of the Tory…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Great British Energy Billrose —05 Sept 2024HANSARDWaste Crime: StaffordshireIt is an honour to be here to support the hon. Gentleman; he and I were friends long before he became an MP. I support his actions on behalf of his constituents, with those who…05 Sept 2024HANSARD UK Steel ManufacturingI thank the Minister for her answers. Whether we like it or not, we have to deal with the reality before us. She may be aware that KME Steelworks in Lisburn has reduced costs and…05 Sept 2024HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI welcome the Secretary of State to his place and wish him well in the position he now controls. In Northern Ireland we have many businesses that can excel, but when it comes to…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for this opportunity to ask an important question that has been on the radar of Members who care about protecting the freedom of religion or…05 Sept 2024