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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)One thing that really concerns me is that this carry-over motion has been pressed by the Irish Government. That absolutely boggles my mind. The double standard is entirely…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Ernest BevinI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. My Strangford constituency has a very proud military and industrial heritage. I believe Bevin’s role in founding NATO and…27 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateI thank the Minister for his statement— he is a decent and honourable man. In phone calls to my office only this morning, Strangford constituents have expressed their dismay about…27 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I thank the hon. Lady for bringing this forward. There is much in the Bill to be recognised and welcomed, but does she agree that this is not just about the Hillsborough tragedy,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingI have already apologised to you, Mrs Harris, to the hon. Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) and to the Minister for the fact that, because of the strikes, I need to take a…23 Apr 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingIt means we are thinking alike about what we need to do, and that is important. We have collectively understood the issues. My second ask is for what I would refer to as a carer’s…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingI spoke to the hon. Member about this beforehand, but problem gambling is a critical issue for us in Northern Ireland, where rate is 3%, compared with 2.7% here on the mainland. A…23 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government CommitteeI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for a truly excellent report and for highlighting the issues of temporary housing. In Northern Ireland, the pressure for housing is…23 Apr 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingI thank the hon. Member; that was going to be my fourth request, by the way, so well done.23 Apr 2026HANSARD UK Biobank DataI thank the Minister very much for his statement. As my party’s health spokesperson, I know that research on health is so important initially. UK Biobank is a critical part of…23 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic ProcurementThank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for his answers and for his endeavours to try to do better. The Minister and this House must recognise that public confidence is…23 Apr 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingNot to interfere with the flow of the Minister’s reply—he is saying positive stuff, and I thank him for that—but perhaps the hon. Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) should be at that…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEnvironmentAL Audit CommitteeI thank the Chair of the Select Committee and all members of the Committee for their hard work and endeavours on synthetic chemicals and for highlighting the dangers to us all as…23 Apr 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingIt is a real pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) for requesting time to debate this vital topic. I do…23 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeIt certainly is. To be fair, I do not know of any doctors who have made the journey, but I know that they are certainly aware of the bigger wage packets available in, for…22 Apr 2026HANSARDSudden Unexpected Death in EpilepsyFirst, I commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate forward. I spoke to him beforehand and, like the hon. Member for Bracknell (Peter Swallow), I am here to represent my…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeAs always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I thank the hon. Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley) for setting the scene incredibly…22 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyI want to ask the Minister a very specific question about Northern Ireland. In light of the recent Public Accounts Committee report that has highlighted the fragmented nature of…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Car Insurance Industry: FraudIt is again a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. We are going for a hat trick this afternoon, and we are on a roll. I thank the hon. Member for North Shropshire…22 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeFrom this morning’s papers—perhaps the hon. Member will wish to refer to this—it seems that the Health Secretary had engaged with the British Medical Association and had an…22 Apr 2026