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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillI thank the Minister very much for what he has said so far. My constituents are concerned about the issue of childcare. I know that the moneys allocated by this House for…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillThank you for calling me, Mr Deputy Speaker: as so often in this House— and there is nothing wrong with this, by the way—I am called last, but always very pleased to make a…10 May 2023HANSARDUrban Trees: ProtectionI commend the hon. Lady for securing this important debate. She outlines the importance of trees and some of the difficulties that people have with them. I want to give an example…10 May 2023HANSARDUrban Trees: ProtectionThe Minister always comes to the Chamber with positivity, and it is always a pleasure to hear her speak. She mentions Scotland and Wales, but has she had any contact with the…10 May 2023HANSARD Post Office Executives: BonusesI commend the right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones) on bringing this urgent question to the House. His actions today have been a service not only to his constituents, but…10 May 2023HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgeFirst of all, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Cummins. I may always be in Westminster Hall, but it is lovely to see you in the Chair. I congratulate the…10 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillThose words are salient. I am sure the Minister is taking note, and hopefully he will give a positive reply. My right hon. Friend is right. We are clearly second-class citizens.…10 May 2023HANSARD Recovering Access to Primary CareI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. The primary care recovery plan is very welcome, and it will be wonderful for NHS England when the goals are achieved. However, I…09 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: Special TribunalIt is a real pleasure to speak in the debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Richard Foord) for setting the scene so well. I was happy that he asked the…09 May 2023HANSARD Epidermolysis Bullosa: Drug Repurposing TrialsWhen we spoke earlier, I was quite sure that the Minister is truly a compassionate man. He has given us the answers that we wish to hear, and I thank him for that. He talks about…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]I support what the right hon. Gentleman is saying. The Government should also consider hydrotreated vegetable oil. We have a depot at Carryduff in my constituency, and the…09 May 2023HANSARDInvestment ZonesThe Minister mentioned the four investment zones, including one for Northern Ireland, in his opening answer. Of course I make a plea for my constituency, as everyone will. What…09 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsParticipating as I have done in protests across Northern Ireland—all peaceful protests in the politics of Northern Ireland—I recognise that the Government are trying to ensure…09 May 2023HANSARD Epidermolysis Bullosa: Drug Repurposing TrialsI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate forward. He raises an issue that affects not only his constituents, but mine and those of others across Northern Ireland, so…09 May 2023HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s RightsThe hon. Lady is again expressing her compassion for the people in a very significant way. The UN has said that the agreement of a truce between the Saudi-led military coalition…09 May 2023HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s RightsI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate; it concerns a great subject, and there are lots of things to sort out. Last year, a human rights watchdog, SAM for Rights and…09 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Tuesday past, an orthodox church in Ukraine’s Kherson region was destroyed by a guided bomb. The church became one of hundreds destroyed by recent strikes, but significantly,…27 Apr 2023HANSARDReforms to NHS DentistryMay I say what a pleasure it is to speak and give a Northern Ireland perspective to this debate, as I do in every debate I attend? The Minister has no responsibility for Northern…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperI thank the Secretary of State very much for her statement on the Gambling Act review. Many of us feel that there has been positive progress, so I say well done, Secretary of…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Sudan UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his determination and leadership at a time when we look to him for that. Some 512 people have died and thousands have been injured since the…27 Apr 2023