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HANSARDRural ConnectivityI thank the Minister for that answer. Will she outline how rural businesses can ensure that they have superfast broadband to secure their viability in an increasingly online…21 Feb 2024HANSARDSteel Industry: WalesI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate. She is right to say that the job losses at Tata Steel affect Wales, but they also affect the ability of the whole of the United…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Access to Education: South-East NorthumberlandI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. He and I are often in debates in Westminster Hall on issues of interest to him and me as well. Really well done on bringing…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. This is not something that has happened in the last while; as we have just heard from my hon. Friend the Member for East…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Balochistan: Human RightsI thank the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell) for bringing us this debate; I congratulate him for always bringing us important issues. I would go a stage…20 Feb 2024HANSARDRegister of Children not in SchoolI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention; he is absolutely right and has highlighted one of the issues that I wish to refer to as well. In past years, home schooling was…20 Feb 2024HANSARDRegister of Children not in SchoolIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. I thank the hon. Member for Meon Valley (Mrs Drummond) for bringing forward this debate. We had a wee chat…20 Feb 2024HANSARDImmigration Rules and Border SecurityI thank the Minister for all his helpful answers. In the context of the open border, may I ask what steps have been taken to ensure that Northern Ireland does not become the back…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Off-road BikingI did not expect to be called so early, Mrs Latham, so thank you for doing so. I congratulate the hon. Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) on securing this debate on a subject…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Young Drivers: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Mrs Latham. First, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) for securing it. The issue is incredibly prevalent…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillThe Minister was very kind to come to my constituency in Northern Ireland to look at the potential schemes for sea turbines and the contract for difference arrangements. At the…20 Feb 2024HANSARDRegister of Children not in SchoolI am grateful to the Minister for that response. I suggested to him some of the things that my constituents did in Strangford. Although they were individually home schooling, they…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Post Office Governance and Horizon Compensation SchemesI thank the Secretary of State for her positive answers. Across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, hundreds of postmasters and postmistresses are still…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Antisemitism in the UKI thank the Minister for his statement, for his robust answers and for his strength of purpose in supporting Jewish people across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern…19 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyI thank the Minister for his answers. My thoughts are with the family, wife, children and friends of Alexei Navalny at this difficult time. The fear of the disappeared will…19 Feb 2024HANSARDUK EconomyI thank the Minister for all his answers. The questions have not been easy. The Office for National Statistics has revealed that there was a 0.3% decline in GDP between October…19 Feb 2024HANSARDInfrastructure ProcurementI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this issue forward. Does he agree that there seems to be a disparity between those who live in towns and those who live in rural areas,…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]First, I thank all right hon. and hon Members for their contributions. This is a complex issue, and that is clear from the level of scrutiny and debate we have seen thus far. The…19 Feb 2024HANSARDArmed Forces RecruitmentThe Minister and others will be aware that recruitment across Northern Ireland to the Army, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy has always been exceptional. However, the number…19 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank Ministers for all their answers. Regarding accessibility for disabled passengers, being ever mindful that we are in an age of equality and that disabled people deserve the…08 Feb 2024