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HANSARDSudanI thank the Minister for his statement and for his answers to all our questions. Freedom of religious belief is a matter that interests me greatly in this House. As chair of the…17 Apr 2023HANSARD Vladimir Kara-MurzaI thank the Minister for his answers. I think it vital for the message of a united voice from Members in all parts of the Chamber to be sent today. Perhaps we cannot always change…17 Apr 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainI thank the Minister for his statement. I have listened attentively to him, I have read the Government publication and, unfortunately, I did not see any reference to tidal energy.…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryDefinitely not. I would not ask the hon. Gentleman to endure that—that would be too much of a challenge. I say this very gently: I never cease to be amazed by people suggesting…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryMy friend and colleague, the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), said that I might be called first. I did not expect to be called first, but this is pretty near the…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Junior Doctors’ StrikesI note that the Secretary of State is trying extremely hard to try to find settlements. The settlement with the Royal College of Nursing and the nurses is an example of just that,…30 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know the Government and the Minister, in particular, take a deep interest in fisheries issues, specifically about spurdog fishing; I asked the Minister a question about that…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryMay I put on the record my thanks to the Secretary of State for what he says about the PSNI? In the past two weeks, my constituency and that of the hon. Member for North Down…30 Mar 2023HANSARDRural Farmers and CommunitiesMental illness among farmers is greatly increasing across the whole United Kingdom. Rural Support has revealed that hundreds of farmers in Northern Ireland are suffering from…30 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I take this opportunity, Madam Deputy Speaker, to wish you and all Members of the House a very happy Easter? I know that I raise these issues every week, and the Leader of the…30 Mar 2023HANSARD State Pension Age: ReviewI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. A number of people in my constituency work in the construction sector and manual labour. To expect someone in their late 60s to…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryThe hon. Gentleman is right to recognise the contribution that politicians from all sides made in Northern Ireland, but some of the good qualities that were shown then were also…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsThe example I gave was a true one—I bring all my examples with honesty. The person had to buy a black shirt and black trousers to have the trial. If they did not get the job, they…29 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateI thank the Minister for his statement. He knows that there is a difference between economic migrants who are abusing the system if they are fit and independent—their…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing a debate on this massive issue. He is right about the creation of jobs in classical music. I make this point for those who are at a very…29 Mar 2023HANSARDHuman Trafficking and Modern SlaveryIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Witham (Priti Patel) and I thank her for her contribution. I especially thank the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone) for…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsI apologise for being a few minutes late, and I thank you, Mr Hollobone, for giving me the opportunity to contribute. I thank the hon. Member for Glasgow South (Stewart Malcolm…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsSome of the responses have been very positive. The Carer’s Leave Bill, which I have been following, is really welcome. The Minister mentioned the outcome of tribunals, but a…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsWhen that Bill was introduced approximately six years ago, we anticipated that it would go through Westminster and address this anomaly. Does the hon. Gentleman, like me, feel…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Fuel Costs: Rural Households and CommunitiesI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this subject forward. I agree with her, but it is not just about fuel; it is also about rural isolation. Does she agree that rural social…29 Mar 2023