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HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesI commend the hon. Lady on her sensible and helpful contribution. Reaching out was in the press about four weeks ago, which I think we should try to do in our own constituencies.…19 Dec 2023HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesI commend the hon. Gentleman on his wise words. I am mindful of his words about what we will all perhaps be doing this coming Sunday or Monday, in relation to Christmas day. There…19 Dec 2023HANSARDPension Schemes: Incentivising UK InvestmentThe Minister will appreciate that the greatest investment that anyone can make is in themselves and their own country—Northern Ireland and all the United Kingdom. What steps can…19 Dec 2023HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?19 Dec 2023HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesNo, the most wonderful Christmas film is “It’s a Wonderful Life”, with James Stewart. That tells everything about everyone’s story, and how people influence one another. That is…19 Dec 2023HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Compensation BillI commend the right hon. Gentleman for making that salient point. I am aware that there are many affected postmasters and families in Northern Ireland, including some in my…19 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe life sciences sector is worth £2.4 billion to the Northern Ireland economy. What steps have been taken, with counterparts in the Northern Ireland Assembly, to increase funding…19 Dec 2023HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesThank you for calling me to speak in this debate, Dame Maria. I congratulate the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) on succinctly, but honestly and sincerely putting…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Coastal Erosion: Suffolk and NorfolkThat was a careful introduction and I thank the hon. Gentleman for it. He is absolutely right. I understand that the debate is about coastal erosion in Norfolk and Suffolk, but in…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Billrose —18 Dec 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillI thank the Secretary of State and, as I have not had the opportunity to do this yet, wish him well in the position he now holds. He understands, as I am sure almost everyone in…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the Paymaster General for his statement. I know he is an honourable gentleman, and his commitment will be to deliver what we wish to see. I also thank the right hon.…18 Dec 2023HANSARDLong-term UnemploymentThank you very much, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for that response. Many of the long-term unemployed have disabilities. Some of them cannot work, but some wish to work, and…18 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to the point made by the hon. Member for Leeds East (Richard Burgon), a recent report by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research suggested that destitution…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. You just threw me off there—I was expecting to jump up and then sit back down again, as always. I am very pleased to speak in the debate. I share the…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Highways Maintenance and Integrated Transport FundingI commend the hon. Gentleman on bringing forward this issue. We all know that he is an assiduous and eager MP for his constituency. Does he agree that the scope of the formula…18 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling SpikingI thank the Minister very much for the second good news story that we have heard today in this Chamber. We are very pleased to have that. Can I also thank the hon. Members for…18 Dec 2023HANSARDGlobal Combat Air Programme TreatyI thank the Secretary of State for his positive statement—it is good to hear positivity at any time of the year, but more so at Christmas. It is great to hear of the proactive…18 Dec 2023HANSARDTrial of Jimmy LaiWhile I am thankful that the Foreign Secretary publicly acknowledged the case of Jimmy Lai at the United Nations in February 2023, and reportedly raised the case with Chinese…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Persecution of Buddhists: TibetI thank the Minister for her response. It has been brought to my attention that China is pushing to erase the name “Tibet”. Can the Minister and the Government assure me that the…14 Dec 2023