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HANSARDSmokefree FutureI thank the Minister for her response to the debate. In my contribution, I gave a couple of examples from Canada that we had followed here, and I urged the Government here to…11 Jan 2024HANSARD Civil Nuclear Road MapApologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. What provisions does the UK civil nuclear plan include to involve Northern Ireland? How will it ensure that the region’s perspectives and concerns…11 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for another opportunity to ask a question on the state of freedom of religion or belief. In the persecution of Christians in Ukraine under Russian…11 Jan 2024HANSARDSmokefree FutureIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for securing it. As with most subjects he chooses to discuss in Westminster Hall,…11 Jan 2024HANSARD Dementia Services in UkraineI commend the hon. Member for South West Devon (Sir Gary Streeter) for obtaining this debate. I understand that one in 70 people across the world have dementia and Alzheimer’s.…10 Jan 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalI thank the Minister for the clear commitment and perseverance he has shown. He took this on and he clearly wants to have a result. For the many families who have an empty seat at…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Free School Meals: Children with SENDAnd Strangford!10 Jan 2024HANSARDResearch and Development: Private InvestmentYesterday I was talking to a Minister in the Lobby, and he referred to how impressed he was by the Northern Ireland workforce. I am equally impressed, as the Member for…10 Jan 2024HANSARDMusculoskeletal Conditions and EmploymentI commend the hon. Member for Wirral West (Margaret Greenwood) for bringing this important issue forward for us to consider. I apologise to you, Dame Caroline, and to the hon.…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Afghanistan: UK Government PolicyGiven the situation with the Post Office/Horizon scandal, we all recognise that if there is a willingness, there is a way of making it happen. I endorse what the hon. Lady has…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Tidal Range Energy GenerationI support the hon. Gentleman in bringing forward this issue, which is really important for my constituency of Strangford. He has given the example of Swansea. Strangford lough has…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Free School Meals: Children with SENDIt is indeed a pleasure to be called in this debate, Dr Huq. I first thank the hon. Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Ian Byrne) for leading today’s debate on this issue. He often…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Inter Faith Network for the UKFirst, I congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing this forward. I spoke to her beforehand; she has brought forward a subject that is close to her heart, close to mine and, I…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Afghanistan: UK Government PolicyI was just going to ask you about that, Dr Huq, but you have beaten me to it, so thank you. The hon. Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss) and I will share the time between…10 Jan 2024HANSARD Grangemouth Oil Refinery: Energy SecurityI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate forward. Does he agree that the East Lothian oil refinery at Grangemouth is a necessity not only for Scotland, but for all…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Antisemitic OffencesWe’re always better together.09 Jan 2024HANSARDParole Board Consideration MechanismI thank the Lord Chancellor for his response and his clear commitment to ensuring that victims are considered. As the Member of Parliament for Strangford, many people contact me…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Financial Advice and Guidance: Consumer MarketI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing this debate forward, and I commend her for her work on improving facilities for providing financial advice and guidance in the consumer…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesI commend the hon. Gentleman. He is right to say that. As you do over the holiday period, I watched lots of films. One of the advertisements on the channel that I was watching…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. It gave me time to get a good gulp of water. He is right again in underlining the issue and our role as this United Kingdom of…09 Jan 2024