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HANSARDSeaton Community HospitalThe widow’s mite.13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI want to make a plea for those 10,000 young people with cystic fibrosis, who have to take multiple medications and endure daily physiotherapy, blood tests, X-rays, and hospital…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI thank the hon. Lady for her empowered speech. One issue with Barnett consequentials is that although Scotland perhaps is not getting its full complement, Wales does, and I am…13 Nov 2023HANSARDSeaton Community HospitalI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. When someone evaluates what a community hospital does, they find that it is about much more than finance and making sure…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on raising this matter. Throughout my time in the House he has spoken up significantly for those with mental health issues, and he…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureRespiratory health is very important. Across the United Kingdom, one of many issues is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The hon. Gentleman is well aware of that, for he has…13 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerOne success story of the past few years has been Wrightbus, in Ballymena in North Antrim, and its advancements in hydrogen and renewables. Does the right hon. Lady agree that we…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy Superpowerrose —09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI am very conscious that the net zero targets are set for the United Kingdom, but unfortunately Northern Ireland cannot participate nor can we add our physical support to…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Pakistan: Evacuation of AfghansI thank the Minister for his answers to our questions. Last time, I asked him about a specific family, and we sent the information through. I want to reinforce the point about the…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBreaking Down Barriers to OpportunityWill the right hon. Gentleman give way on that point?08 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelI thank the Minister for her responses. We have committed to a net zero target, but consideration must be given to the potential loss of 1,500 to 2,000 jobs, which could be gone…08 Nov 2023HANSARDFootball RegulationWe are going for a hat-trick of interventions, one after the other. I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this debate forward. It is critical not only for those here, but…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBreaking Down Barriers to OpportunityIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate and a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell). He always focuses on child poverty in these…08 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Minister for his statement and for his clear commitment to looking out for the innocent in Israel and Gaza and to finding solutions—it is clear that that is what he…08 Nov 2023HANSARDBreaking Down Barriers to OpportunityThe right hon. Gentleman always has a good point to make. The title of today’s debate, “Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity,” resonates with me in a few ways. I seek assurance…08 Nov 2023HANSARDDebate on the Addressrose—07 Nov 2023HANSARDDebate on the AddressThis is my maiden intervention in this term. I commend the right hon. Lady for what she is saying. In Northern Ireland, we do not have the contract for difference scheme, but…07 Nov 2023HANSARDDangerous Driving: Unduly Lenient Sentence SchemeI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. The hon. Gentleman mentioned that this person was under the influence of drugs. My question is probably one for the…07 Nov 2023HANSARDDebate on the AddressDoes the right hon. Lady agree that we in Northern Ireland want to be part of the net zero scheme? Is it not right that we should do that through the contract for difference…07 Nov 2023