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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe hon. Lady rightly refers to Jo-Anne Dobson, who has been through this situation—she had a young son, Mark, who had a transplant, without which he would not be here today. The…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Smart MotorwaysI commend the hon. Lady, who brings to Westminster Hall and the Chamber many issues that I support, and this is one of them. I look forward to the Minister’s comments. There are…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Overseas Aid: Child Health and EducationI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate; he always brings very important subjects to Westminster Hall and the main Chamber. Does he recognise that, although the…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Child Literacy: Disadvantaged AreasI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. In the short time he has been here, he has shown himself to be an assiduous Member, and he is very good at bringing things…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Smart MotorwaysThe hon. Lady is illustrating the issue well. I was sitting here and thinking about when someone is stuck on the hard shoulder and vehicles are going by at a speed in excess of 70…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Missing Person Case: Cathryn Holdsworth I commend the hon. Lady for securing a debate on this case. I am aware of it, having done some research before I came down. I commend her determination on behalf this lady. Does…21 Feb 2023HANSARDRaid of BBC Offices in India(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to make a statement on the raid of BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai, and…21 Feb 2023HANSARDFreeports: WalesI commend the hon. Lady. In the short time she has been in the House, she has been a very assiduous Member for Ynys Môn and for Wales as a whole. I support her ambition for a…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Childcare: Affordability and AvailabilityI thank the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate, and I apologise that I cannot be here for the whole of it. In Northern Ireland, a full-time childcare place is £170 a week,…21 Feb 2023HANSARDTransgender PrisonersFor those who identify as transgender, it is important to recognise, as the Minister has, the safety issues. Across this great United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Voter IdentificationI thank the Minister very much. He probably knows what I will say but, having had voter ID for more than 20 years, it has become second nature in Northern Ireland. Free…21 Feb 2023HANSARDRaid of BBC Offices in IndiaI thank the Minister for his response, but I want to develop the question. Let us be clear that this was a deliberate act of intimidation following the release of an unflattering…21 Feb 2023HANSARDWater Company PerformanceI thank the Minister for her responses to all the questions. Given the increased pressure on the water system as a result of the increase in the number of power showers and…21 Feb 2023HANSARD UkraineI thank the Foreign Secretary very much for his positive response—we expect that and thank him for it. Reports are filtering through about systematic rape, abuse and sexual…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFan-led Review and Football White PaperI thank the Minister for his response. Obviously, I understand the caution that he is referring to, but as an avid football fan, I know first hand the disconnect between fans and…20 Feb 2023HANSARD Government Support for Breastfeeding and the 2023 Lancet SeriesI commend the hon. Lady for initiating the debate, and for the leadership that she brings to the APPG. Her voice on behalf of breastfeeding women throughout the United Kingdom has…20 Feb 2023HANSARDSecurity Threat to UK-Based JournalistsI thank the Minister for his statement and, as always, for his and our Government’s determination to maintain freedom and protect safety. I would be grateful if he assured us of…20 Feb 2023HANSARD UkraineIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. All speakers this afternoon have referred to the war, but I want to be more specific. My stance on Ukraine is well known in this Chamber…20 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI raised a point of order last night, and the Deputy Speaker advised me to bring this forward as a business question, so I am doing so. Dáithí’s law in Northern Ireland has the…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Governor of Xinjiang: UK VisitThe Minister knows how much I respect him, as we all do in this House, but his answers this morning have been incredibly disappointing. I have to say that—I know it may not be his…09 Feb 2023