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HANSARDIndependent Chief Inspector of Borders and ImmigrationMay I put on record my thanks to the Minister for all the work that he did for one of my constituents last week, and for ensuring that one of the Ukrainian babies got back to…04 Mar 2024HANSARDVeteran ID CardsAs always, I thank the Minister for his very positive response. He will know, of course, that people in Northern Ireland are joining up to serve—whether it be in the Army, the…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for an opportunity to raise this question on freedom of religion or belief. The all-party parliamentary group for international freedom of religion…29 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat discussions has the Minister had with charities back home in Northern Ireland, such as Beyond The Battlefield and SSAFA, about improving mental health support for veterans…29 Feb 2024HANSARDPost Office Board and GovernanceThe Minister has been incredibly honest and forthright in all his answers, and we have every faith in him, given his conduct and all the information he has brought to the Chamber,…28 Feb 2024HANSARDThe UnionOne thing of great importance to this place is our education system, including the trips that people make to Parliament. We want to safeguard the Union, so what steps are being…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Leasehold Reform and New HomesI apologise that I could not be here when I was supposed to be, Mrs Harris. I was meeting some people from Hong Kong on issues of human rights and freedom. I thank the shadow…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Digital ExclusionI congratulate the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders) on bringing this debate forward. Whether or not this is a generational issue, we cannot hide from the…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Cycle TrailsI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate and for all her endeavours and her commitment to sport. We all appreciate her work. She has also been a guest at one of my…28 Feb 2024HANSARDNew NuclearThe delivery of nuclear power stations for Northern Ireland is something that I would welcome, but other parties in Northern Ireland might have concerns about it. The one thing…27 Feb 2024HANSARD BBC News Impartiality: Government's RoleI thank the right hon. and learned Gentleman for bringing forward this debate. I apologise to him and to you, Ms Bardell, for not being able to be here throughout; I have a…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Time BankingI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate; I cannot help but be enthralled by how she has presented her case for time banking. Does she agree that the old Bible truth “Do…27 Feb 2024HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceIt certainly is, and that is one of the problems. The Minister is a very compassionate and understanding Minister, and hopefully he will come back with the answers that we all…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Tackling ObesityI commend the right hon. Gentleman on securing this debate and apologise to him in advance: but for an AGM that I am attending at five o’clock, I would have participated in the…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Time BankingYes.27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank the Minister for his statement and for his answers, which have been helpful to everyone in the House. What progress has been made to attempt to reunite the Israeli…27 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military EquipmentI thank the Minister for his helpful and encouraging answers. Having read in the press recently about the price of military supplies and the protracted situation in Ukraine, it is…27 Feb 2024HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate. I congratulate the right hon. Member for East Ham (Sir Stephen Timms) on his speech. I will comment not only from a Northern Ireland…27 Feb 2024HANSARD BBC News Impartiality: Government's RoleWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?27 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern IrelandMy right hon. Friend is talking about specific cases in relation to goods. Will he confirm that the intention behind the legislation is for the Government to make a positive case…26 Feb 2024